Folle Collection

"Folle: A Journey into Madness and Imagination" Step back in time to the year 1610, where the streets of Dijon witnessed a peculiar sight - the Chariot de la mere folle

Folle Collection: Chariot de la mere folle, tel qu on le voyait a Dijon en 1610 (engraving)

Chariot de la mere folle, tel qu on le voyait a Dijon en 1610 (engraving)
6005530 Chariot de la mere folle, tel qu on le voyait a Dijon en 1610 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot de la mere folle)

Folle Collection: Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard

Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard
2958393 Jack Sheppard visits his Mother in Bedlam, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Henry Bataille Photo
HENRY (or Henri) BATAILLE French playwright, author of La femme nue and La vierge folle among others. in 1913. Date: 1872 - 1922

Folle Collection: Source Size = 3581 x 5219

Source Size = 3581 x 5219
Scene on the Boulevard Montmartre, Paris: Une Folle, 1871

Scene from banned play, La Vierge Folle

Folle Collection: Customs / La Mere Folle

Customs / La Mere Folle
Carriage of LA MERE FOLLE, central figure of the Fete des Foux celebrated at Dijon and elsewhere

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"Folle: A Journey into Madness and Imagination" Step back in time to the year 1610, where the streets of Dijon witnessed a peculiar sight - the Chariot de la mere folle. This engraving captures the essence of madness, as a mother's wild antics unfold before our eyes. In another corner of history, we find ourselves immersed in Jack Sheppard's tale. As he visits his Mother in Bedlam, an illustration from "Jack Sheppard" brings to life the chaos and despair that surrounds them both. Henry Bataille's photograph transports us to a world where wise virgins anxiously await their spouse's arrival. In this captivating image from "The Wise Virgins, " we witness their vigilant watch over love and devotion. Moving on to the Museum Temple, our attention is drawn towards Cassandre. The table reveals intricate details about this artwork (Dutuit 36, White 139), inviting us to explore its hidden meanings and unravel its enigmatic beauty. Ms. Dugazon takes center stage next - her presence exuding mystery and allure. With dimensions measuring at an impressive 3581 x 5219 pixels, this source size allows us to delve deeper into her captivating persona. Our journey then takes us all the way to Tunisia, where we encounter La Porte de la Folle - Bab Menara. Captured by Neurdein brothers between 1860-1890, this image showcases Tunis' vibrant culture while hinting at untold stories behind these ancient walls. Speaking of tales left untold, scenes from banned play "La Vierge Folle" emerge like fragments of forbidden secrets revealed only through artistry. These glimpses into a forbidden narrative leave us craving more knowledge about what lies beneath society's surface. "Folle" encapsulates madness intertwined with imagination throughout different eras and mediums – be it historical engravings or modern photographs.