Ancien Regime Collection

Deux ex capacité de l'ancien régime, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Deux ex capacite de l'ancien regime, 19th century. Contemporary profiles - Two people of the former 19th century Ancien Regime

Portrait de l'architecte Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, c.1787. Creator: Marguerite Gerard
Portrait de l'architecte Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, c.1787

Portrait of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), architect, c1785. Creator: Michel Martin Drolling
Portrait of Claude-Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), architect, c1785

La Severite Romaine (engraving)
5864432 La Severite Romaine (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

La Compassion (engraving)
5864428 La Compassion (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698 (etching)
3740392 L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698 (etching) by Leclerc, Sebastien the Elder (1637-1714); 25.3x38.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Louis and Alex Doxel, 1796 (oil on canvas)
5244111 Louis and Alex Doxel, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Combette, Joseph Marcellin (1770-1840); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3930931 Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

The Two Sisters, c. 1769-70 (oil on canvas)
3472232 The Two Sisters, c.1769-70 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 71.8x55.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Petit Trianon Park, Maison du Seigneur, Versailles, c. 1890-1900 (photochrom)
5242383 Petit Trianon Park, Maison du Seigneur, Versailles, c.1890-1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lettre de Cachet of King Louis XV to imprison the Abbe Faguer
CHT242783 Lettre de Cachet of King Louis XV to imprison the Abbe Faguer, 2nd August 1761 (pen and ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Prefecture de Police, Paris

Officer of the Marine Royale with a bayonetted musket, 1768 (colour litho)
BMR250722 Officer of the Marine Royale with a bayonetted musket, 1768 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

A View of Place Louis XV, c. 1775-87 (oil on canvas)
5242268 A View of Place Louis XV, c.1775-87 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Alexandre Jean (1752-1834); 49.8x74.9 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Now Place de la Concorde); French

La Naivete (engraving)
5864430 La Naivete (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

View of Paris from the Embankment beneath the Pont Neuf, 1766-68 (oil on canvas)
3937521 View of Paris from the Embankment beneath the Pont Neuf, 1766-68 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Elias (1739-1818); 48.5x69 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving)
XJF465197 Arms of the Pastry Guild of Caen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banniere de la corporation des patissiers de Caen; ); French, out of copyright

Everybody carry the burden of Taxes and National Debt, c. 1789 (colour engraving)
CHT157341 Everybody carry the burden of Taxes and National Debt, c.1789 (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho)
CHT322568 Blaise Pascal (1623-62), 1841 (colour litho) by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits
KW189096 Blaise Pascal (1623-62) from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Japanese Ferry Boat of the Ancien Regime (engraving)
655311 A Japanese Ferry Boat of the Ancien Regime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Ferry Boat of the Ancien Regime)

A Woman with a Dog, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
3472237 A Woman with a Dog, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 81.3 x 65.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Belisarius, 1797 (oil on canvas)
3545807 Belisarius, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 91.8x72.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

View of the Park of Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3937522 View of the Park of Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: ChAteau de Mereville)

Still Life with Brioche, Fruit and Vegetables, 1775 (oil on canvas)
3545952 Still Life with Brioche, Fruit and Vegetables, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Vallayer-Coster, Anne (1744-1818); 45.5x55 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France, 1695 (hand-coloured engraving)
CHT202150 Louis XIV (1638-1715) King of France, 1695 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bonnart, Jean Baptiste (1654-1726); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Demolition of the Chateau of Meudon, 1806 (oil on canvas)
3492933 Demolition of the Chateau of Meudon, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 113.3x146 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Titlepage of La Vie de Mon Pere, 1788 (engraving)
5864427 Titlepage of La Vie de Mon Pere, 1788 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Life of My Father)

Baron de Neubourg-Cromiere, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
3930887 Baron de Neubourg-CromiAre, c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 92x72 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Unknown man)

Timoleon de Cosse-Brissac (engraving)
816631 Timoleon de Cosse-Brissac (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timoleon de Cosse-Brissac, French Colonel-General of the Ancien Regime)

The Stolen Kiss, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
3472231 The Stolen Kiss, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 48.3x63.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 1655 (oil on canvas)
3493115 Jean-Baptiste Colbert, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); 92.1x72.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Young Student Drawing (oil on oak)
3588405 Young Student Drawing (oil on oak) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 18x15.5 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Voltaire, c. 1750 (pastel on paper)
3588394 Portrait of Voltaire, c.1750 (pastel on paper) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 26.5x18 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Vase of Flowers in a Niche, c. 1763-79 (oil on canvas)
3746262 Vase of Flowers in a Niche, c.1763-79 (oil on canvas) by Bellenge, Michel Bruno (1726-93); 122.9x139.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Lettres de cachet (Royal orders to exile or to put someone in jail)
ARH157393 Lettres de cachet (Royal orders to exile or to put someone in jail) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Blind Mans Buff, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
BAL29556 Blind Mans Buff, c.1775-80 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 216.2x197.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

La Vie de Mon Pere (engraving)
5864431 La Vie de Mon Pere (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From The Life of My Father)

L Honnete-Homme (engraving)
5864429 L Honnete-Homme (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving)
6034615 Punch cartoon: Revolutions of 1848 (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutions of 1848)

Baroness de Neubourg-Cromiere, 1756 (oil on canvas)
3930888 Baroness de Neubourg-CromiAre, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 91x74 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: see XOS 3930887); Swedish, out of copyright

A Meeting, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
3930834 A Meeting, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Salmson, Hugo (1844-94); 71.5x106 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that
CHT248209 The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that of Sheffield in England, Yorkshire

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"Exploring the Ancien Régime: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Ancien Régime. From engravings to oil paintings, this collection offers a window into an era characterized by its strictness and compassion. Witness "La Sévérité Romaine, " an engraving that depicts the stern discipline reminiscent of ancient Rome. The artist skillfully captures the severity that permeated society during this period, leaving no room for leniency. Contrasting with this severity is "La Compassion, " another engraving showcasing a different side of human nature. It reminds us that even within a rigid social structure, acts of kindness and empathy were not entirely absent. The tumultuous events leading up to the French Revolution are vividly portrayed in "The Assassination of Jacques de Flesselles on the Steps of City Hall. " This powerful oil painting captures one fateful moment that ignited a revolution against oppression and inequality. Delve into academia with "L'Académie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts" – an etching from 1698. This artwork symbolizes intellectual pursuits and artistic excellence, which flourished under royal patronage during this era. Intrigue unfolds through "Louis and Alex Doxel, " an oil painting from 1796 depicting two individuals whose lives were intertwined amidst political turmoil. Their story serves as a testament to how personal narratives can intersect with historical events. Capture moments frozen in time with "Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Méréville. " This serene canvas transports us to idyllic landscapes where artists sought inspiration away from societal constraints. Experience familial bonds through artistry with "The Two Sisters. " Painted around 1769-70, it immortalizes sisterly affection while reflecting societal norms prevalent during those times. "The Progress of Love" series takes us on a journey of romance and courtship.