Dete Collection

Circus Poster / Paris
A poster for Cirque d ete (Summer circus) in the Champs Elysees, Paris. Open every evening, there are clowns, lions and horses, to name but a few acts

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple
5856519 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternoster apple, Paternosterapfel)

A trio of original tennis frocks, Paris, 1926 - designed for the Reunions d ete at the Racing Club in the Bois de Boulogne Date: 1926

Woman reading a letter wearing a velvet dress and toque
Woman reading a letter wearing a dress and toque hat of sea-green silk velvet edged with ermine. Ermine shawl and muff. Robe et toque de velours de soie vert de mer bordees d hermine

Apple varieties, Malus pumila. Reinette grise, rambour d ete, api, reinette du Canada, calville blanche d hiver. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard

Belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna
L Amaryllis d Ete. Belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Paysan japonais en costume d ete (engraving)
3635617 Paysan japonais en costume d ete (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paysan japonais en costume d ete)

Summer Roses (colour litho)
960151 Summer Roses (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Roses, by Michel Lancon, published in Figaro Illustre, July 1898)

Mendelssohn, Le Songe d une nuite d ete (chromolitho)
667159 Mendelssohn, Le Songe d une nuite d ete (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mendelssohn, Le Songe d une nuite d ete)

Le Cirque d ete, aux Champs-Elysees (engraving)
6005487 Le Cirque d ete, aux Champs-Elysees (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cirque d ete, aux Champs-Elysees)

Ambroise Thomas (chromolitho)
734779 Ambroise Thomas (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambroise Thomas. Liebig card)

Advert for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, London (engraving)
586399 Advert for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for the Royal Surrey Zoological Gardens, London)

Le Monde Illustre 24 1884 Engraved collaboration
Le Monde Illustre, May 24, 1884. Engraved with the collaboration of B.D.V. (Tony Beltrand, Dete, and Florian: Italy. The Festival of Pompei, The circus of gladiators, 1884)

Toilettes d ete
Two women enjoying a summers day in the garden wearing the latest fashionable dresses from Paris

Pear / Bon Chretien D ete
Bon Chretien d Ete

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"Dete: A Captivating Summer Journey through Time and Art" Step right up to the mesmerizing world of "Dete". This captivating circus poster from Paris transports us back in time, evoking a sense of wonder and excitement. As we wander further into this enchanting realm, an abandoned vintage car catches our eye, whispering tales of bygone adventures. Amidst the vibrant tapestry of history, we stumble upon a trio of original tennis frocks from 1926 Paris. These elegant garments speak volumes about the fashion trends that once graced the courts with their timeless charm. Nearby, a woman engrossed in reading a letter captivates us with her velvet dress and stylish toque, transporting us to an era filled with romance and intrigue. As we continue our journey through "Dete, " apple varieties beckon us closer. The Malus pumila showcases nature's bountiful offerings while reminding us of crisp autumn days spent picking apples straight from orchards. Delicate belladonna lilies sway gracefully nearby, their ethereal beauty capturing our hearts. A stunning engraving titled "Paysan japonais en costume d'été" introduces us to the allure of Japanese culture during summertime—a harmonious blend of tradition and tranquility that enchants all who behold it. And what could be more quintessentially summer than a riotous display of colorful roses? A vivid lithograph aptly named "Summer Roses" immerses us in their intoxicating fragrance. The melody resonating through these pages is none other than Mendelssohn's masterpiece—Le Songe d'une nuit d'été—an exquisite chromolithograph that invites listeners on an enchanting musical journey under moonlit skies.