Devant Collection

DAVID DEVANT: POSTER c1910. English poster of magician David Devant, by John Hassall

David Devant
DAVID DEVANT (born 1867) in the process of making a young lady disappear... Date: 1894

Devant Ma Fentre
An oil painting of a round table with a white tablecloth, laid neatly with bowls of fruit, cups and saucers and a bottle of wine. A vase of pink roses stands behind, situated by a house window

Position du graveur devant le touret (engraving)
3645509 Position du graveur devant le touret (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Position du graveur devant le touret)

Coupe colossale de granit rose, devant le Musee royal, a Berlin (engraving)
3629552 Coupe colossale de granit rose, devant le Musee royal, a Berlin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coupe colossale de granit rose)

Mardochee refuse de flechir le genou devant Aman (engraving)
3625953 Mardochee refuse de flechir le genou devant Aman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mardochee refuse de flechir le genou devant Aman)

Sedecias devant le roi de Babylone (engraving)
3625936 Sedecias devant le roi de Babylone (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sedecias devant le roi de Babylone)

Pyramide de Jean Chastel, dressee devant la porte du Palais de Justice (engraving)
963062 Pyramide de Jean Chastel, dressee devant la porte du Palais de Justice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramide de Jean Chastel)

Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu
963453 Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu, et sortant de la rue Neuve-Notre-Dame, 1590

Representation d un ballet devant Henri III et sa cour, dans la salle haute du Louvre, 1582 (engraving)
962999 Representation d un ballet devant Henri III et sa cour, dans la salle haute du Louvre, 1582 (engraving) by French School

Still Life in Front of a Window, 1922 (gouache & pencil on paper)
3431765 Still Life in Front of a Window, 1922 (gouache & pencil on paper) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 26x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Phryne devant l Areopage (colour litho)
2802034 Phryne devant l Areopage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phryne devant l Areopage)

Aod devant Eglon (engraving)
3625821 Aod devant Eglon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aod devant Eglon. Illustration for La Bible Populaire, Ancien Testament (Hachette, 1864)

King of Prussia (colour litho)
612365 King of Prussia (colour litho) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Prussia, Les mangeoit pour soi refraischir devant souper, 7 January 1871)

Madagascar au XVIIe siecle, plusieurs chefs jurent obeissance au Roi devant Etienne de Flacourt
6029305 Madagascar au XVIIe siecle, plusieurs chefs jurent obeissance au Roi devant Etienne de Flacourt, Gouverneur du Fort Dauphin, 1652

Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin
6005497 Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin, en 1688 (engraving) by French School

Derniere scene du drame de Rama, represente devant le raja de Benares (engraving)
3629608 Derniere scene du drame de Rama, represente devant le raja de Benares (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derniere scene du drame de Rama)

Jahaziel prophetise devant Josaphat et le peuple (engraving)
3625882 Jahaziel prophetise devant Josaphat et le peuple (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jahaziel prophetise devant Josaphat et le peuple)

Esdras lit la loi devant le peuple (engraving)
3625961 Esdras lit la loi devant le peuple (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esdras lit la loi devant le peuple)

Esther se presente devant Assuerus (engraving)
3625954 Esther se presente devant Assuerus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esther se presente devant Assuerus)

L a che devant les idoles des Philistins (engraving)
3625839 L a che devant les idoles des Philistins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L a che devant les idoles des Philistins)

Saint Paul devant l areopage (engraving)
3625674 Saint Paul devant l areopage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Paul devant l areopage)

Etienne le Grand devant le chateau de Niamtzo (engraving)
3645250 Etienne le Grand devant le chateau de Niamtzo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etienne le Grand devant le chateau de Niamtzo)

Une salle de l Hotel-Dieu au dix-huitieme siecle, Mgr le ci-devant duc de Chartres, accompague de son gouverneur
963450 Une salle de l Hotel-Dieu au dix-huitieme siecle, Mgr le ci-devant duc de Chartres, accompague de son gouverneur, saignant un malade

Feu d artifice, tire devant l Hotel de Ville, a l occasion de la naissance du duc de Bourgogne
962914 Feu d artifice, tire devant l Hotel de Ville, a l occasion de la naissance du duc de Bourgogne, le 8 aout 1682 (engraving) by French School

Saint Paul devant le roi Agrippa et la reine Berenice (engraving)
3625687 Saint Paul devant le roi Agrippa et la reine Berenice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Paul devant le roi Agrippa et la reine Berenice)

Elisee prophetisant devant Josaphat et deux autre rois (engraving)
3625887 Elisee prophetisant devant Josaphat et deux autre rois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisee prophetisant devant Josaphat et deux autre rois)

Statue de Gattamelata, devant l eglise de Saint-Antoine, a Padoue (engraving)
3645478 Statue de Gattamelata, devant l eglise de Saint-Antoine, a Padoue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue de Gattamelata)

Musee du Louvre, Gaulois combattant devant la porte de sa maison, bas-relief antique (engraving)
3644797 Musee du Louvre, Gaulois combattant devant la porte de sa maison, bas-relief antique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee du Louvre)

Le public devant les reconstitutions de MM Perrot et Collignon (engraving)
3640381 Le public devant les reconstitutions de MM Perrot et Collignon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amende honorable de Jacques Coeur devant Charles VII, en 1453; d apres une miniature des Chroniques de Monstrelet; ms
6022377 Amende honorable de Jacques Coeur devant Charles VII, en 1453; d apres une miniature des Chroniques de Monstrelet; ms du XVe s, Bibl nat (engraving) by French School

Representation d un ballet devant Henri III et sa cour, dans la galerie du Louvre (engraving)
5215654 Representation d un ballet devant Henri III et sa cour, dans la galerie du Louvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis-Philippe pretant serment devant la Chambre des Deputes (engraving)
5238470 Louis-Philippe pretant serment devant la Chambre des Deputes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Temple de la Philosophie dresse devant l ancien autel, sur une estrade en forme de montagne
963430 Temple de la Philosophie dresse devant l ancien autel, sur une estrade en forme de montagne, a l occasion de la fete de la deesse Raison celebree le 20 novembre 1793

L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle
963052 L eglise Sainte-Croix, ses dependances et son ilot; d apres un plan manuscrit du XVe siecle, communique par M Albert Lenoir (engraving) by French School

Lubin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Lubin, 1868. The character of Lubin in " George Dandin ou le Mari confondu" (Georges Dandin or the Confounded Husband), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged 1668

Harpagon, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Harpagon, 1868. The character of the miser Harpagon in " L Avare" (The Miser), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1668

Madelon, 1868. Creators: Jean Francois Maurice Sand, Unknown
Madelon, 1868. The character of Madelon in the theatrical comedy of manners " Les Precieuses Ridicules" by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

L Apothicaire, 1868. Creator: Unknown
L Apothicaire, 1868. The character of L Apothicaire (the Apothecary) holding a large syringe, in " Monsieur de Pourceaugnac", a three-act comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

La Princesse d Elide, 1868. Creator: Unknown
La Princesse d Elide, 1868. The character of La Princesse d Elide in the eponymous play (in English: The Princess of Elis, a comedie galante with music and dance) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

Dorimene, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Dorimene, 1868. The character of Dorimene in " Le Mariage Force" (The Forced Marriage), a comedy-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere and Jean-Baptiste Lully, first staged in 1664

Scapin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Scapin, 1868. The title character Scapin in " Les Fourberies De Scapin" (Scapin the Schemer), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1671

Eriphile, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Eriphile, 1868. The character of Eriphile in " Les Amants Magnifiques" (The Magnificent Lovers), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully

Don Juan, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Don Juan, 1868. The character of Don or Dom Juan in " Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre" (Dom Juan or The Feast with the Statue), a play by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1665

Lelio, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Lelio, 1868. The character of Lelio in the theatrical comedy " L Etourdi ou les Contretemps" (The Blunderer, or the Counterplots) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1655

Gros-Rene, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Gros-Rene, 1868. The character of Gros-Rene, a valet, in the theatrical comedy " Le Depit Amoureux" (The Love-Tiff) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1659

L inauguration de l exposition universelle au Palais du Trocadero: le marechal et les princes devant la fontaine monumentale, Vierge, Daniel, 1851-1904, Wood engraving, 1878, Dessin de MM

Montreal Labyrinthe de glace devant l eglise
Montreal, Labyrinthe de glace devant l eglise Notre dame; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 1860s - 1880s; Albumen silver print

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"Devant: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Devant, a name that echoes through history in various forms. From the captivating magician David Devant, whose poster by John Hassall mesmerized audiences in 1910, to the enchanting allure of "Devant Ma Fentre, " transporting us to a window overlooking unknown wonders. In 1912, the First Royal Variety Show cast took center stage with David Devant's magical performances leaving spectators spellbound. But it is not just on stages where Devant's presence is felt; even ancient engravings depict moments like "Captifs hebreux conduits devant le roi d'Assyrie, " illustrating historical encounters that shaped civilizations. Artistry takes its form in unexpected ways as seen in "Position du graveur devant le touret. " The delicate dance between artist and medium unfolds before our eyes. And who can ignore the grandeur of "Coupe colossale de granit rose, devant le Musee royal, a Berlin"? A testament to human craftsmanship standing proudly outside the Royal Museum. Moments frozen forever include Mardochee's refusal to bow down before Aman or Sedecias standing before the king of Babylon. These engravings capture emotions etched into eternity. But it is not only serious matters that find their place within these pages. The whimsical pyramid created by Jean Chastel stands defiantly at the entrance of Palais de Justice while Bruegel de Velours' tableau showcases a lively procession passing through Rue du Marche-Palud, right before Legat de l'Hôtel-Dieu. Devant encompasses magic, history, artistry, defiance, and celebration all at once—a kaleidoscope of stories waiting to be explored. Join us on this journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry woven by countless individuals who stood 'devant, ' shaping the world we know today.