Simont Collection

French Riviera beach scene 1938
Quite a crowded beach scene on the French Riviera. Date: 1938

Hallucination of Macbeth during the feast, 1909. Artist: J Simont
Hallucination of Macbeth during the feast, 1909. A scene from Shakespeares play. A print from L Illustration, 4 September 1909

Lady Macbeth welcomes King Duncan at the gates of Macbeths castle, 1909. Artist: J Simont
Lady Macbeth welcomes King Duncan at the gates of Macbeths castle, 1909. A scene from Shakespeares play. A print from L Illustration, 4 September 1909

After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). Artist: J Simont
After the attack of Good Friday, St-Gervais, Paris, World War I, 29 March 1918 (1929). A shell from a German long-range gun struck the roof of the Church of St Gervais-et-St Protais on 29 March 1918

Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Artist: J Simont
Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926). Although German by birth, Elisabeth, Queen of the Belgians (1876-1965)

King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). Artist: J Simont
King Albert of the Belgians during the siege of Antwerp, Belgium, September-October 1914 (1926). After the Germans invaded his country on 4 August 1914

French Chasseurs Alpins fighting in Alsace during 1914, (1926). Artist: J Simont
French Chasseurs Alpins fighting in Alsace during 1914, (1926). The Chasseurs Alpins are the French Armys mountain infantry

German soldiers under fire from allied guns, Flanders, World War I, 1914, (1926). Artist: J Simont
German soldiers under fire from allied guns, Flanders, World War I, 1914, (1926)

Bengal Mounted Lancers passing the statue of Joan of Arc, France, 1914, (1926). Artist: J Simont
Bengal Mounted Lancers passing the statue of Joan of Arc, France, 1914, (1926)

Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau announces the end of the war, 11am, 11 November 1918 (1926). Artist: J Simont
French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau announces the end of the war, 11am, 11 November 1918 (1926)

The first World war. Italian front (1916). The Italian infantry crosses the the river Isonzo. Illustration by J. Simont

The first World war (1918). North American soldiers in a raillway station at Paris. Illustration by J. Simont

HENRI BERGSON (1859-1941). French philosopher. Drawing by J. Simont, c1913

SUMMER AFTERNOON on an English River. Painting, c1910, by J. Simont

A Toscanini / Simont 1934
ARTURO TOSCANINI Italian conductor, known for his dynamic style - sketched while conducting at the Champs-Elysees Theatre, Paris, in 1934

New York / Ship / Ils / Simont
Arriving in New York on the Normandie

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"J Simont: Capturing the Essence of Time and Place" Step into the past with J Simont's captivating artwork, transporting us to various significant moments in history. Immerse yourself in the sun-kissed French Riviera beach scene of 1938, where azure waters meet golden sands, a timeless snapshot frozen in time. In 1909, witness Macbeth's hallucination during a feast through Simont's brushstrokes, as the lines between reality and illusion blur. Lady Macbeth welcomes King Duncan at the gates of Macbeth's castle; her expression hides secrets untold. The horrors of World War I come alive as we glimpse St-Gervais after Good Friday attack in Paris (1918), illustrating the devastating impact on innocent lives. The artist captures Elisabeth, Queen Consort of Albert I of Belgium (1926), radiating grace amidst turmoil. King Albert bravely endures Antwerp's siege during WWI (1926), while French Chasseurs Alpins fight valiantly in Alsace (1926). German soldiers face relentless fire from allied guns in Flanders (1926). Bengal Mounted Lancers pass Joan of Arc's statue in France (1926). Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau announces war's end on November 11th, 1918 - an iconic moment etched forever by Simont’s skilled hand. Travel back to Italy’s frontlines during WWI (1916) and witness North American soldiers' resilience as they navigate this global conflict’s final days (1918). Through J Simont’s artistry, these historical events are immortalized – each stroke capturing emotions and stories that transcend time itself.