Clerget Collection

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1918

British airship Beta at Firminy, France, WW1
The British airship Beta (HMA No. 17) on the landing ground at Firminy near Dunkirk, northern France, during the First World War

Le Bon Marché: inside view, 1872. Creator: Clerget, Hubert (1818-1899)
Le Bon Marche: inside view, 1872. Private Collection

100. Un Iwan, aDamas, 1843. Creator: H. Clerget
100. Un Iwan, a Damas, 1843. An iwan (hall or audience chamber), Damascus, Syria

Netherlands Army Aviation Group - Fokker S. IV 107
Netherlands Army Aviation Group (Luchtvaartafdeeling or LVA) - Fokker S.IV 107, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Mongoose 5-cylinder radial engine

Theatre De La Porte-Saint-Martin - Falstaff - Falstaff. - M. Clerget, 1904. Creator: Unknown
Theatre De La Porte-Saint-Martin - Falstaff - Falstaff. - M. Clerget, 1904. Paul Clerget, (1868-1935) in the title role in Falstaff - a comic opera by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi adapted by

Mount Etna and a view of Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 19th century. Artist: Hubert Clerget
Mount Etna and a view of Taormina, Sicily, Italy, 19th century

A sight at Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Hubert Clerget
A sight at Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Sulawesi, (Celebes), is a large island in Indonesia

Fall of the river, Tondano, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Hubert Clerget
Fall of the river, Tondano, Indonesia, 19th century

A street of Macassar, Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Artist: Hubert Clerget
A street of Macassar, Celebes, Indonesia, 19th century. Sulawesi, (Celebes), is a large island in Indonesia

16hp Clerget engine fitted to a Flying Flea

Kremlin / Clerget / 1870S
A view of the Kremlin from the River Moskva with a barge in the foreground

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"Clerget: A Legacy of Aviation, Art, and Adventure" Step back in time to the thrilling era of World War 1 as a Sopwith F1 Camel biplane gracefully takes flight on an airfield. The unmistakable roar of its Clerget engine fills the air, propelling it through the skies with unparalleled speed and agility. Meanwhile, across the English Channel in Firminy, France, British airship Beta proudly floats above the landscape. Its powerful Clerget engine ensures smooth navigation through turbulent winds as it serves its vital role during this tumultuous period. But Clerget's influence extends beyond aviation alone. In 1843 Damascus, Un Iwan marvels at a creation by H. Clerget - a testament to his artistic prowess that transcends boundaries and eras. The Netherlands Army Aviation Group also embraces the reliability engines with their Fokker S. IV aircrafts numbered 126 and 107. These machines soar high above enemy lines, thanks to their dependable powerplants. Not limited to aviation or artistry within Europe alone, Hubert Clerget captures breathtaking scenes from around the world. From Mount Etna's majestic presence overlooking Taormina in Sicily to exotic landscapes like Celebes in Indonesia - each stroke of his brush immortalizes these captivating locales for generations to come. As we delve deeper into Hubert's works depicting Celebes' streets or witnessing Tondano River's cascading fall amidst lush greenery - we are transported back centuries ago when these places were untouched by modernity. And let us not forget how even smaller-scale innovations bear witness to Clerget's engineering excellence; a humble Flying Flea fitted with a robust 16hp Clerget engine showcases versatility and adaptability that revolutionized personal flight experiences. In this vast tapestry woven together by history itself lies "Clerget" - an emblem synonymous with innovation both on land and in the skies.