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Union Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection

"Union Européenne (UE) ou U: Un héritage historique et culturel" The Union Européenne (UE), or European Union

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR O, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR O, 1939 (illustration)
7206800 ABC OF BABAR O, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: O: 7 words to find: oranges, orange trees, olive trees, umbrellas, bears)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR S, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR S, 1939 (illustration)
7206805 ABC OF BABAR S, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: 19 words to find: skis, skiers, jump, saltire, jumpers, bag, plaster)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration)
7206958 ALPHABET OF BIRDS for... S: Serin, circa 1925 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 25, 5x17, 10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: S: Serin, ALPHABET OF BIRDS for)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration)
7206798 ABC OF BABAR M, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: 20 words to find: marriage, married, mountaineer, musician, monocle)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration)
7206794 ABC OF BABAR H, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H: 11 words to find: hippos, grass, swallows, rattle, cockchafers, hood)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration)
7206788 ABC OF BABAR C, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: 78 words to find: cook, knife, kitchen, braces, compotier, cream, pans)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Jean Juvenal des Ursins, Archbishop of Reims, 1388-1473. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold

Jean Juvenal des Ursins, Archbishop of Reims, 1388-1473. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature
FLO4570649 Jean Juvenal des Ursins, Archbishop of Reims, 1388-1473. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a manuscript Histoire de Charles VI in Roger de Gaignieres

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Mary of Anjou, queen of France, wife to King Charles VII, Marie d Anjou 1404-1463

Mary of Anjou, queen of France, wife to King Charles VII, Marie d Anjou 1404-1463
FLO4570363 Mary of Anjou, queen of France, wife to King Charles VII, Marie d Anjou 1404-1463. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after an original portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VI

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d

John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d. 1458
FLO4570460 John III, Count of Astarac, commander in chief to King Charles VII, John III Earl of Astarac, d. 1458. Golden coat lined with ermine, yellow jacket and white shirt

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511

Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after
FLO4570913 Charles II of Amboise, Lord of Chaumont, Governor of Milan 1473-1511. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 95 from Le

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Jean le Bon, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Jean le Bon, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206868 Jean le Bon, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: J)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Henri IV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Henri IV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206866 Henri IV, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: H: Henry IV (1553-1610) 62nd king 1580

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206861 Charlemagne, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR (cover), 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR (cover), 1939 (illustration)
7206789 ABC OF BABAR (cover), 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanket, ABC DE BABAR - Lid); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR B, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR B, 1939 (illustration)
7206787 ABC OF BABAR B, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B: 38 words to find: bath, bathtub, brush, boat, nanny, earrings, brooch)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER T, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER T, 1932 (illustration)
7206855 ALPHABET B. RABIER T, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: T: teapot, drum, turtle, table, roof, spinning top, tower, thermometer)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER L, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER L, 1932 (illustration)
7206846 ALPHABET B. RABIER L, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L: lion, moon, rabbit, glasses, book, ladle, greyhound, lantern, lamp)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER I J K, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER I J K, 1932 (illustration)
7206845 ALPHABET B. RABIER I J K, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I J K: ibis, jaguar, milestone, binoculars, bowls, kakatoes, kiosk)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER (frontispiece), 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER (frontispiece), 1932 (illustration)
7206842 ALPHABET B. RABIER (frontispiece), 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece, ALPHABET B)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC of Babar IJ, 1939 (illustration)

ABC of Babar IJ, 1939 (illustration)
7206795 ABC of Babar IJ, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: I: 6 words to find: yews, indians, iris, invalid, island)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR G, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR G, 1939 (illustration)
7206793 ABC OF BABAR G, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G: 21 words to find: pomegranate, gaiters, grid, daisy, grass, geraniums)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: The party in the country. Painting by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941), Oil On Canvas, 1905

The party in the country. Painting by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941), Oil On Canvas, 1905. Musee des Beaux Arts de Rennes
LSE4313010 The party in the country. Painting by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941), Oil On Canvas, 1905. Musee des Beaux Arts de Rennes

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Merovee, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Merovee, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206872 Merovee, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: Merowe (Merovee) (c)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Karloman, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Karloman, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206869 Karloman, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER R, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER R, 1932 (illustration)
7206853 ALPHABET B. RABIER R, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: R: grape, ribbons, rasp, racket, fox, rat, roots, tap, hive, reticle)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: B. RABIER Q ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)

B. RABIER Q ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)
7206852 B. RABIER Q ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Q: cattail, keels, quarter, quadrille, quarter, date, quadrumane, tail)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER P, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER P, 1932 (illustration)
7206850 ALPHABET B. RABIER P, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: P: chicks, pig, pulley, hen, painter, fish, palette, butterfly, pipe)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER G, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER G, 1932 (illustration)
7206843 ALPHABET B. RABIER G, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G: guitar, grill, ice, bell, cake, snout, frog, daisy, grid)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER (cover), 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER (cover), 1932 (illustration)
7206838 ALPHABET B. RABIER (cover), 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanket, ALPHABET B. RABIER - Lid); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER C, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER C, 1932 (illustration)
7206837 ALPHABET B. RABIER C, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C: duck, rooster, rope, cross, bell tower, stork, goat, dog, kite)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: B. RABIER B ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)

B. RABIER B ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)
7206836 B. RABIER B ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: B: bench, bucket, bilboquet, oxen, battoir, logs, broom, boots, ball)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: B. RABIER A ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)

B. RABIER A ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)
7206835 B. RABIER A ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: donkey, angora, eel, tree, magnet, bow, trough, aeroplane, shed)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR R, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR R, 1939 (illustration)
7206804 ABC OF BABAR R, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: 30 words to find: trailer, wheels, springs, ramp, curtains, grater, rake)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR Q, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR Q, 1939 (illustration)
7206803 ABC OF BABAR Q, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Q: 11 words to find: cue (do la), quest, quadriga, dock, quetsches

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR (front page), 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR (front page), 1939 (illustration)
7206802 ABC OF BABAR (front page), 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page, ABC OF BABAR - Page guard); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR K, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR K, 1939 (illustration)
7206796 ABC OF BABAR K, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: K: 8 words to find: kangaroos, kepis, kiosk, kimonos, kakatoes, kodack)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR F, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR F, 1939 (illustration)
7206792 ABC OF BABAR F, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F: 32 words to find: forest, farandole, flute, flowers, butterfly net)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Isabeau of Bavaria, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Isabeau of Bavaria, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206867 Isabeau of Bavaria, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206865 Galsuinde, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: G)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)

Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving)
7206864 Francois I, ALPHABET OF THE HISTORY OF FRANCE, circa 1830 (engraving) by Hocquart, Edouard (1789-1870); 34, 5x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER M, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER M, 1932 (illustration)
7206847 ALPHABET B. RABIER M, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: M: melon, muzzle, sleeve, mallet, trunk, hammer, sheep, coat, mill)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ALPHABET B. RABIER F, 1932 (illustration)

ALPHABET B. RABIER F, 1932 (illustration)
7206841 ALPHABET B. RABIER F, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: F: window, pheasant, flamingo, fountain, ferret, bundle, iron, sickle)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: B. RABIER D ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)

B. RABIER D ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration)
7206839 B. RABIER D ALPHABET, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: turkey, checkered, devil, mastiff, des, flag, dolmen, disk, dungeon)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR Z, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR Z, 1939 (illustration)
7206809 ABC OF BABAR Z, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Z: 3 words: zebra, zouave, zephir. ABC OF BABAR-Z); Photo © Duvallon

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR U V, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR U V, 1939 (illustration)
7206807 ABC OF BABAR U V, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: U: 2 words to find: uniforms, factory; V: 20 words to find: greenery)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR D, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR D, 1939 (illustration)
7206790 ABC OF BABAR D, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D: 21 words to find: canopy, couch, lace, tiara, diamonds, the old lady)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: ABC OF BABAR - A, 1939 (illustration)

ABC OF BABAR - A, 1939 (illustration)
7206786 ABC OF BABAR - A, 1939 (illustration) by Brunhoff, Jean de (1899-1937); 22x16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A: 13 words to find: Alsatian, donkey, bow, Arthur, anchor, watering can)

Background imageUnion Europeenne Ue Ou U Collection: Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)

Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
LSE4076250 Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941). by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris




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"Union Européenne (UE) ou U: Un héritage historique et culturel" The Union Européenne (UE), or European Union, is a testament to the rich history and cultural diversity of Europe. Just like the illustrations in the ABC of Babar O, S, M, H, and C from 1939 depict different aspects of life, the EU brings together nations with their unique traditions and identities. Looking back at history, figures such as Jean Juvenal des Ursins and Mary of Anjou played significant roles in shaping France's destiny. Their portraits captured by Leopold Massard highlight their importance during Charles VII's reign. Similarly, John III Earl of Astarac and Charles II of Amboise remind us that leadership was not limited to royalty but extended to commanders and governors who influenced politics. Going even further back in time, we encounter legendary figures like Jean le Bon and Charlemagne depicted in engravings from an Alphabet of the History of France circa 1830. These iconic rulers left indelible marks on French history through their achievements and legacies. The mention of Henri IV reminds us that unity can be achieved even amidst religious conflicts. His reign marked a period when peace was restored after years of division between Catholics and Protestants. All these historical references serve as reminders that the EU is built upon centuries-old foundations laid by remarkable individuals who shaped Europe's past. Today, it stands as a symbol of cooperation among nations striving for common goals - promoting peace, prosperity, and solidarity across borders. As we celebrate this union known as the European Union (UE), let us cherish its diverse heritage while working towards a future where collaboration continues to strengthen our shared values.