Carotte Collection

Botanical: carrot - Carrot flower and root, Daucus carota, 150, and wild carrot, Daucus carota sylvestris 151
FLO4729235 Botanical: carrot - Carrot flower and root, Daucus carota, 150, and wild carrot, Daucus carota sylvestris 151. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B

Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206537 Letter C Courage always pleases, and more than nonsense, the vile COUARDIE is rightly mocking. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Descriptive plate of radish, carrot and red beet. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou
FLO4721609 Descriptive plate of radish, carrot and red beet. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde vegetal", by Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901)

Minister of the Interior: child peeling carrots. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers
DUV4218281 Minister of the Interior: child peeling carrots. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair
FLO4594766 Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770. Woman with greengrocer's barrow headdress, bouffant hair, tight silk bodice with lace collar, silk muff and white petticoats

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre (engraving)
7195191 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carotte; Carrot; Mohre)

Rabbit, 1908 (oil on canvas)
BRN159679 Rabbit, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Jules Renard Photo
JULES RENARD French writer, author of Poil de carotte and Histoires naturelles, with his wife in 1900. Date: 1864 - 1910

Poil De Carotte / Redhead
Poil de Carotte with la petite Mathilde

Poil De Carotte Despres
Suzanne Despres in the stage version of the story in 1894

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"Carotte: A Vibrant Symbol of Nature's Bounty and Artistic Inspiration" In the world of art, the humble carotte, or carrot, has found its place as a subject of fascination and creativity. From engravings to oil paintings, lithographs to photographs, this vibrant vegetable has captured the imaginations of artists throughout history. One such masterpiece is "Rabbit" by Jules Renard in 1908. Painted on canvas with meticulous detail, it showcases the delicate beauty of a rabbit nibbling on a carrot. The contrast between the soft fur and crisp orange hue creates an enchanting scene that celebrates both nature's wonders and our connection to it. Moving from paintings to photography, we encounter an intriguing image by Honora Daumier titled "11-13 Passage Tournus. " This captivating photograph captures two buildings in Paris' old arrondissement adorned with street signs bearing their numbers. Amidst these urban surroundings stands a vendor proudly displaying his carrots - a testament to how even amidst bustling city life, nature finds its way into our daily lives. Speaking of Parisian charm, one cannot forget Les Halles - the iconic market where vegetables reign supreme. In Baltard Street at Les Halles market lies another snapshot in time; here we find vendors proudly showcasing their carrots alongside turnips. These colorful displays remind us not only of the culinary delights they offer but also their visual appeal as works of art themselves. Returning to Honore Daumier's lithographs from 1844 brings forth three distinct pieces: "Carotte du voltigeur, " "La Carotte de l'élection, " and "Carotte dramatique. " Through these satirical illustrations, Daumier humorously comments on society using carrots as metaphors for various human follies - be it political maneuvering or dramatic exaggeration. Lastly, we delve into literature with "Poil De Carotte / Redhead.