Fouet Collection

T : team, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225038 T : team, 1872 (illustration); 27x23 cm; (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co, editeurs)

Letter K: stay, here, for us, without
DUV4206582 Letter K: stay, here, for us, without by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter K: stay, here, for us, without); Photo © Duvallon.

Letter F: FRANCY, by confessing a wrong, hete it, because the fault is more serious with FAULSETE
DUV4206555 Letter F: FRANCY, by confessing a wrong, hete it, because the fault is more serious with FAULSETE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

A Modern Diana, Victorian fancy dress or theatrical costume. She wears a red hunting coat, green skirt
FLO4656233 A Modern Diana, Victorian fancy dress or theatrical costume. She wears a red hunting coat, green skirt, shield with horse and stirrrup on an ermine, and petticoat with fox hunting scene

The couplers of Versailles, the cochers with long whips try to take charge of passengers
FLO4718378 The couplers of Versailles, the cochers with long whips try to take charge of passengers, 1822 - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from Un tour a travers Paris

Coachman in livery with tricorn, whip and buckle shoes, with a Dalmatian dog
FLO4688657 Coachman in livery with tricorn, whip and buckle shoes, with a Dalmatian dog. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect
FLO4703555 Quadrige of the prefet of the pretory commanding the Roman guard - Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect, Praefectus praetorio, or the Urban Prefect of Rome, Praefectus urbi

Man with round bowler hat, green jacket, waistcoat, tie, breeches, whip and pink-striped stockings
FLO4677350 Man with round bowler hat, green jacket, waistcoat, tie, breeches, whip and pink-striped stockings. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing, I recall the hammer wigs

Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket
FLO4672360 Matthew Prior (1664-1721), poet and ambassador during Queen Anne's regne (1702-1714), wearing a pink velvet jacket, lace collar, stockings and buckle shoes

English coachman of the 16th century with whip, high boots and sabre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4705917 English coachman of the 16th century with whip, high boots and sabre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703533 Roman one-horse chariot known as the Rheda, Cavruca or Cavrus. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Roman racing chariots: four-horse Quadriga (Quadrige) at top and two-horse Biga (Bige) below
FLO4703528 Roman racing chariots: four-horse Quadriga (Quadrige) at top and two-horse Biga (Bige) below. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Coal porters with coal sacks and horse whip. They work on the wharf unloading coal
FLO4688667 Coal porters with coal sacks and horse whip. They work on the wharf unloading coal, weighing it into sacks and delivering it to coal merchants

A gentleman with a whip controls four dogs dancing on their hind legs dressed in the latest fashions on stage
FLO4678006 A gentleman with a whip controls four dogs dancing on their hind legs dressed in the latest fashions on stage. "The dog show continues to attract crowds at the Theatre Montansier in

Egoism personified. This gentleman occupies six chairs on his own, and without regard to the arrival of strollers
FLO4677513 Egoism personified. This gentleman occupies six chairs on his own, and without regard to the arrival of strollers

English horse-racing scene, 18th century. Jockeys with whips on thoroughbred horses races before a crowd of spectators
FLO4575090 English horse-racing scene, 18th century. Jockeys with whips on thoroughbred horses races before a crowd of spectators and carriages

Bad and good student (Young boy with a donkey hat and girl with a reward)
DUV4207387 Bad and good student (Young boy with a donkey hat and girl with a reward). Cover of the book " Usual Alphabet "

Rs T U : rabbits, stile, team, urchin, 1872 (illustration)
DUV4225049 Rs T U : rabbits, stile, team, urchin, 1872 (illustration); (add.info.: Aunt Louisa's alphabet book, Country alphabet, made of three illustrated abecedaries, Frederick Warne and Co)

The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian Incas during a lunar eclipse. The people banging drums and tambourines
FLO4621134 The despair of the sun-worshipping Peruvian Incas during a lunar eclipse. The people banging drums and tambourines, whip dogs and scream to prevent the eclipse

Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers
FLO4677586 Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers, and threads pearls on a rope with his tongue

Paris and Dover Stagecoach with four horses, coachman with whip, footman, and passengers inside the carriage
FLO4688716 Paris and Dover Stagecoach with four horses, coachman with whip, footman, and passengers inside the carriage and outside

Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia
JHG177172 Colossus of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC) detail from an Osiride pillar, from the Temple of Gerf Hussein, Nubia, New Kingdom (sandstone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC)

Letter O: Ours, Omnibus, Oie. engraving in " Alphabet". Finished printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles
DUV4209837 Letter O: Ours, Omnibus, Oie. engraving in " Alphabet". Finished printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris

Letter P: Pharmacist, Pelican, Postillon, Umbrella, Butterfly, Firefighter, Penguin
DUV4209850 Letter P: Pharmacist, Pelican, Postillon, Umbrella, Butterfly, Firefighter, Penguin. engraving in " Alphabet"

Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702505 Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the cochers and a child, with a hitch in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home
LSE4316166 Portrait of the cochers and a child, with a hitch in the courtyard of Count Ducoss Parisian home. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

The corral. Engraving by Y. Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story Voyage a la Plata, in 1886, by Emile Daireaux
LSE4334565 The corral. Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the story Voyage a la Plata, in 1886, by Emile Daireaux, in le tour du monde 1888, directed by Edouard Charton (1807-1890)

Portrait of the cochers, with a hitch in the courtyard of the Parisian home of Count Ducos
LSE4316162 Portrait of the cochers, with a hitch in the courtyard of the Parisian home of Count Ducos. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

The muddy cartwright (Le chartier embourbe) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214561 The muddy cartwright (Le chartier embourbe) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lionne avec un pistolet et un fouet. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212539 Lionne avec un pistolet et un fouet. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew, Best et Leloir dans la partie intitulee " Voyage d un lion d Afrique a Paris"

Detail of the front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun
XBP391030 Detail of the front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (beated gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian)

Statuette of the king upon a leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341828 Statuette of the king upon a leopard. from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood & gilded bronze) (see also 3978) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Statuette of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC
XBP228599 Statuette of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Statue of the Cult of Osiris (painted wood)
XIR39176 Statue of the Cult of Osiris (painted wood) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Pendant representing Amenophis III, from the tomb of Tutankhamun
XBP391019 Pendant representing Amenophis III, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold) (see also 148198) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 5 cm; Egyptian National Museum

Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP324498 Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (beaten gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian) (see also 227990 & 227992)

Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341829 Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

The innermost coffin of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341877 The innermost coffin of the king, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (for detail see 343642)

Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR321395 Front view of one of the canopic coffins, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (beaten gold inlaid with coloured glass & cornelian) (see also 227990-92)

Crook and flail, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (blue glass
XBP324496 Crook and flail, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (blue glass, obsidian & gold mounted on bronze) (see also 167522) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Crook and flail, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (blue glass
XIR167522 Crook and flail, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (blue glass, obsidian & gold mounted on bronze) (see also 227988) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Lettre R Recolte. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212992 Lettre R Recolte. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne. Seconde moitie du 19eme siecle

Seated statue of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten), New Kingdom, c
XIR242831 Seated statue of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten), New Kingdom, c.1375-1354 BC (steatite) (b/w photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 64 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian

Pendant representing Amenophis III (1403-1365 BC) from the tomb of Tutankhamun
XZL148198 Pendant representing Amenophis III (1403-1365 BC) from the tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold) (see also 391019) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Detail of the second mummiform coffin of Tutankhamun (c
XZL149416 Detail of the second mummiform coffin of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (wood with sheet gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Bust of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c. 1364-1347 BC) from the Temple of Amun, Karnak
XIR161157 Bust of Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1364-1347 BC) from the Temple of Amun, Karnak, New Kingdom, c.1353-1337 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR197874 Shabti figure of the king from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (painted wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 53.2x15.5 cm; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

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"Fouet: A Journey Through History and Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "fouet, " a word that carries with it a rich tapestry of stories, cultures, and art. From ancient Egypt to 19th-century Paris, this enigmatic term weaves together various historical moments. Let us begin our exploration with the Colossus of Ramesses II, an awe-inspiring masterpiece from the New Kingdom era. Among its intricate details is an Osiride pillar featuring the symbol of "fouet. " This depiction hints at its significance as a tool or perhaps even a symbol of power during that time. Moving forward through history, we encounter references to "fouet" in literary works such as the History of Joseph. Within these tales lies a hidden connection between this mysterious word and letters like O for Ours (bear), Omnibus (bus), and Oie (goose). These seemingly unrelated elements are intricately linked by engravings found in Charles Unsinger's Alphabet publication from 1875. Venturing into Ancient Rome, we witness contrasting scenes - one depicting a cowardly gladiator engaged in battle while another portrays the distribution of food to slaves. Though not explicitly mentioned, one can't help but wonder if "fouet" played any role within these historical contexts - whether as an instrument used on gladiators or as part of slave control mechanisms. The journey takes us further still, delving into darker chapters such as African enslavement for trade purposes. A color lithograph captures this heartbreaking reality, reminding us that behind every word lies untold stories etched into humanity's collective memory. Shifting gears towards more lighthearted imagery, we find ourselves amidst portraits capturing daily life moments. One photograph showcases cochers (coachmen) with their hitched carriages outside Count Ducos' Parisian home. Another presents a muddy cartwright, reminiscent of La Fontaine's fables.