Rene Collection (#13)

At The Casino by Rene Vincent
A colour illustration showing three elegant ladies with a croupier gambling at a roulette wheel. With the popularity of resorts on the French Riviera, particularly Monte Carlo

Rene D anjou
Rene, duc d Anjou, duc de Lorraine, titular king of Naples but driven out, retired to Provence where he maintained a court noted for its culture

Caillie / Ellenger
Caillie crossing the Tankisso on his way to Timbuktu

Descartes idea of vision, showing passage of nervous impulse from the eye to the pineal gland and so to the muscles. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica, 1692 (Tractatus de homine). Woodcut

Viviani, c1893. Rene Jean Raphael Adrien Viviani (1863-1925), French politician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

The King of Sicily and his Household, . Artist: John Leech
The King of Sicily and his Household, c1860, (c1860). RenU of Anjou (1409-1480), also known as RenU I of Naples and Good King RenU

Poster design Au Bon Marche, c1923. Artist: Rene Vincent
Poster design Au Bon Marche, c1923. From The Studio Volume 92. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

Panhard and Levassors petrol driven motor car, 1892 (1956). French engineers and inventors Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor became partners in 1886

Professor Rene Leriche, French surgeon and physiologist, 1939. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8

Rene Doumic, French literary critic and man of letters, 1922. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, 8th album, Editions MD, Paris

Rene Duguay-Trouin, French corsair of Saint-Malo, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Rene Duguay-Trouin, French corsair of Saint-Malo, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Home of Rene Duguay-Trouin, Saint-Malo, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Rene Descartes, 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Artist: W Holl
Rene Descartes, 17th century French philosopher and mathematician, (1836). Descartes (1596-1650) is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Rene Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, (c19th century). Artist: Delpech
Rene Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, c19th century. Regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

King Rene and his Musical Court, 15th century, (1870). Artist: Firmin, Didot & Co
King Rene and his Musical Court, 15th century, (1870). A miniature from the breviary of King Rene, in the Arsenal Library, Paris

Marshal Joffre and Viviani arrive in New York, First World War, 9 May 1917. Joffre, Commander-in-Chief of the French army, and Rene Viviani, Prime Minister of France when war broke out in 1914

Rene Ray (1911-1993), British actress, 20th century

Plaque, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Plaque, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Rene Descartes, 1775. Artist: J Collyer
Rene Descartes, 1775. Eighteenth century engraving of French philosopher and mathematician Descartes (1596-1650) who is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Bourbon Quay, c1892-1938. Artist: Rene Leverd
Bourbon Quay, c1892-1938. Private collection

Inspection of the helmets, 1488-1489. Scene from a tournament. Illustration from the Livre des Tournois de Rene d Anjou, collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The New Bridge and the Quay of the Louvre, c1890-c1938. Artist: Rene Leverd
The New Bridge and the Quay of the Lourve, c1890-c1938. Private Collection

Brooch, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Brooch, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Rene Savary, Duke of Rovigo, early 19th century. Artist: Robert Lefevre
Rene Savary, Duke of Rovigo. A general and diplomatist, Savary (1774-1883) distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars. From the Chateau de Versailles, France

Pectoral, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Pectoral, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Plaque for eagles and pine choker, c1899-1901. Artist: Rene Lalique
Plaque for eagles and pine choker, c1899-1901. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Diadem, late 19th / 20th century. Artist: Rene Lalique
Diadem, late 19th/20th century. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Female face pendant, c1898-1900. Artist: Rene Lalique
Female face pendant, c1898-1900. From the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal

Descartes idea of the hydraulic action of the nerves, 1692. French philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650) believed nerves were hollow, provided with valves

Rene Descartes diagram of the human brain and eye, 1692. From Opera Philosophica by Rene Descartes. (Frankfurt-am-Main, 1692). Originally published in his Tractatus de homine. (Paris, 1664)

Rene Descartes illustration of the co-ordination of the senses, 1692. A visual stimulus travelling from the eye to the pineal gland, H, stops attention being given to an olfactory stimulus

Rene Descartes idea of vision, showing the function of the eye, optic nerve and brain, 1692. From Opera Philosophica by Rene Descartes. (Frankfurt-am-Main, 1692)

Descartes representation of the antagonistic eye muscles, 1692. When E is relaxed A is innervated. Rene Decartes (1596-1650)

Descartes model of the Universe, 1668. Descartes Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets

Descartes illustration of how the distance of an object is perceived with binocular vision, 1692
Descartes (1596-1650) illustration of how the distance of an object is perceived with binocular vision, 1692. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica (Tractatus de Homine), 1692

Descartes explanation of vision, 1692. Light rays being passed through the eye, being focused by the lens (I) and forming images T, S, R on the retina

Descartes idea of vision, 1692
Descartes (1596-1650) idea of vision, [1692]. The passage of nervous impulses from the eye to the pineal gland and so to the muscles. From Rene Descartes Opera Philosophica (Tractatus de homine), 1692

Descartes idea of how eye passes impulse to brain and so directs a voluntary movement, 1692. French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

Involuntary movement, Descartes idea of how impulses from the limbs reach the brain, 1692. French philosopher and scientist Rene Descartes (1596-1650) believed all nerves to be hollow

Rene Descartes model of the structure of the Universe, 1668
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) model of the structure of the Universe, [1668]. Showing matter filling the Universe collected in vortices with a star at centre of each, often with orbiting planets

Systeme de Descartes, 1761. Artist: Rene Descartes
Systeme de Descartes, 1761. A hand- coloured engraving showing a chart of Descartes planetary system c1600s. Rene Descartes was a French philosopher and mathematician

Automobile reliability trial between Paris and Rouen, sponsored by Le Petit Journal, 1894. First prizes were awarded to Panhard and Levassor and to Peugeot. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 6 August 1894

Gardener smelling a carnation or pink (Dianthus), c1750. Artist: Thomas Kitchin
Gardener smelling a carnation or pink (Dianthus), c1750. French philosopher Rene Descartes interaction theory stated that the reflexes were mechanistically determined and that body

King Rene and his musical court, 15th century. Rene (1409-1480) Duke of Anjou and Lorraine, King of Naples, Jerusalem and Sicily. The writing on the back wall refers to an Arab/European interface

Signing of financial accord between Britain and the Free French, Algiers, 8 February 1944. Duff Cooper, British Government liasion to the Free French, signs the document

Descartes system of the universe, 17th century, (1761). French philosopher and mathematician Descartes (1596-1650) system of the universe showing his idea of the formation of the stars in vortices

Rene Descartes, French philosopher and scientist, 1692. Descartes (1596-1650) in his study seated at a writing slope. Regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Beethoven, a play by Rene Fauchois, freely adapted by Louis N Parker, starring Herbert Beerbohm Tree in the title role. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, London, January 1909

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"Rene: A Multifaceted Name Echoing Through Time" Step into the world of Rene, a name that carries with it tales of diverse individuals and their remarkable achievements. From the mysterious Thylacine, also known as Thylacinus cynocephalus, to the captivating ice skating performances by Rene Vincent - this name has left an indelible mark. In the realm of literature, we encounter Guy de Maupassant, a renowned French writer whose words continue to enchant readers worldwide. Meanwhile, Rene Theophile Hyacinthe Laennec emerges as a prominent figure in medical history. His invention of the stethoscope revolutionized diagnostic practices at Necker Hospital in Paris. The intellectual sphere is not complete without mentioning Rene Descartes diligently pondering over philosophical questions at his desk. This influential thinker's ideas still shape our understanding of reality and consciousness today. But let us not forget the artistic endeavors associated with this name. A woman golfer featured on a vintage French tourist poster for Brittany resort area captures both elegance and athleticism through the skillful brushstrokes Vincent. Additionally, exotic dancer portrayals by Rene Bull transport us to mesmerizing worlds filled with grace and allure. History intertwines with this name too; Margaret of Anjou takes center stage as she navigates political turmoil during her reign. And within 19th-century billiards rooms, men and women engage in friendly competition while playing pool - perhaps one among them bears the name "Rene. " Even grand landmarks pay homage to those named Rene; think about gazing up at Rockefeller Center's majestic Statue of Atlas standing tall against New York City's skyline. Sports enthusiasts will recognize tennis legend Rene Lacoste gracefully maneuvering across Wimbledon courts or aviation aficionados celebrating leading French fighter ace René Paul Fonck's heroic feats in aerial combat.