Etaples Collection

British troops bathing in the sea, Etaples, France, WW1
British troops having fun bathing in the sea at Etaples, northern France, during the First World War. Date: June 1917

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

Prayer For The Fishermen, Etaples
This painting shows a gathering of people with bowed heads or knelt down in prayer for the fishermen of Etaples, northern France. Date: circa 1916

Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas)
657218 Women on the Quayside, Etaples, (oil on canvas) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); 26x36in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women on the Quayside, Etaples. William Lee Hankey (1869-1952)

Farmhouse in Etaples, 1899 (w / c on paper)
874763 Farmhouse in Etaples, 1899 (w/c on paper) by Frieseke, Frederick Carl (1874-1939); 46.36 x33.02 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

On the beach of Sainte-Cecile, France (colour litho)
2795959 On the beach of Sainte-Cecile, France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the beach of Sainte-Cecile, near Etaples, France)

Bull-Ring, Etaples, Star-Shells & The Camiers Convoy (litho)
2651082 Bull-Ring, Etaples, Star-Shells & The Camiers Convoy (litho) by Mudie-Cooke, Olive (1890-1925); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871 (oil on wood)
3614058 Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871 (oil on wood) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78); 34.3X58.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

An Old Street in Etaples (colour litho)
2794498 An Old Street in Etaples (colour litho) by Nicholls, George Franck (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Street in Etaples)

Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples, 1871

Etaples, c1906. Artist: William Henry Charlton
Etaples, c1907. From The Studio Volume 41. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Jacques D etaples
JACQUES LEFEVRE D ETAPLES French churchman, scholar and theologian. Date: 1455 - 1537

Jacques Lefevre Detaples
JACQUES LEFEVRE D ETAPLES (or Faber) French churchman, scholar and religious reformer. Date: 1450 - 1537

WWI: BRITISH SOLDIERS. British soldiers and French civilians pumping water at Etaples, France. Photograph, c1914

France, Pas-de-Calais Department - Etaples - Hotel Ioos
France, Pas-de-Calais Department - Etaples - The terrace of the Hotel Ioos Date: circa 1910s

Red Cross ambulances, World War I C013 / 7407
Red Cross ambulances, World War I. Nurses from the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) starting an ambulance donated by the Canadian Red Cross. Photographed in Etaples, France, on 27th June 1917

Garden at an Allied army camp, Etaples, France, WW1
A well-kept garden at an Allied army camp, Etaples, northern France, during the First World War. Date: August 1918

Canadian nurses on the Western Front, France, WW1
Canadian nurses on the Western Front during the First World War, looking among the ruins of their quarters after a bomb strike by German airships at No

Eglise Notre Dame at Etaples, France
The Ancient Eglise Notre-Dame, Rue Notre-Dame, at Etaples (Pas de Calais), France

Pas de Calais 1915
Tents at a British camp at Etaples, Pas de Calais on the Western Front in France during World War I in 1915

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"Etaples: A Melting Pot of History, Art, and War" Etaples, a quaint coastal town in France, holds within its borders a rich tapestry of stories that span centuries. During World War I, it became an important hub for the British troops stationed there. Amidst the chaos of war, soldiers found solace in the soothing waters of the sea as they bathed and sought respite from their duties. But Etaples is not just defined by its wartime significance and has also been immortalized through various artistic expressions. Nicholas of Cusa, known as Nikolaus Krebs (1401-1464), was one such artist who left his mark on this town's history. The Prayer For The Fishermen echoes through time at Etaples - a heartfelt plea for safety and abundance for those venturing out to sea to earn their livelihoods. Women on the Quayside capture moments frozen in oil on canvas; their strength and resilience evident as they wait patiently for loved ones to return from treacherous waters. Farmhouse in Etaples transports us back to 1899 with delicate watercolors on paper - a glimpse into rustic life amidst picturesque landscapes. The Sequel to the "Leda" Incident takes us deeper into local traditions with lithographs depicting the funeral procession of a French fisherman - a poignant reminder of lives lost at sea. Sainte-Cecile beckons visitors with vibrant colors captured in lithographs showcasing sun-kissed beaches where laughter mingles with crashing waves. Bull-Ring, Etaples immerses us further into local culture as we witness star-shells illuminating night skies during festivities while Camiers Convoy passes by. Boats on the Seacoast at Etaples showcases Charles Francois Daubigny's mastery over oil paints; each brushstroke capturing maritime beauty against rugged cliffs and azure waters.