Angouleme Collection

Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme, 1775 -1844. Eldest son of Charles X of France and, from 1824 to 1830
3058495 Louis Antoine of France, Duke of Angouleme, 1775 -1844. Eldest son of Charles X of France and, from 1824 to 1830, the last Dauphin of France

Francis I of France
5305007 Francis I of France.; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Francis I of France (1494-1547) King of France. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fashion Plate (Angouleme Walking Dress), 1815. Creator: John Bell
Fashion Plate (Angouleme Walking Dress), 1815

King Francis I of France and His Sister (Marguerite de Navarre) Date: circa 1530s

Francis I (1494 - 1547) by Jean Clouet
3525361 Francis I (1494 - 1547) by Jean Clouet by Clouet, Jean (1485/90-1540); (add.info.: Francis 1 (1494 - 1547) by Jean Clouet.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Young corn crop grows west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

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Wheat field west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

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Tractor baling hay west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

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Horse on a farm near Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

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Grain field west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

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Agriculture and farmland west of Angouleme in southwestern France. Date: 08/04/2010

The Cathedral, Angouleme (engraving)
3649487 The Cathedral, Angouleme (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cathedral, Angouleme. La cathedrale, Angouleme)

Tomb of Isabel of Angouleme, Queen of England and wife of King John (1186-1246) (stone
XIR158138 Tomb of Isabel of Angouleme, Queen of England and wife of King John (1186-1246) (stone) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Fontevrault Abbey, Fontevrault (Fontevraud)

Louise de Savoie, Louise of Savoy (1476|1531)
5855244 Louise de Savoie, Louise of Savoy (1476|1531) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Louise of Savoy (1476|1531), Duchess of Angouleme

Silhouette, Duchess of Angouleme (1778-1851), daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Angouleme, Charente, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (photo)
1094883 Angouleme, Charente, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angouleme, Charente, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre)

Jeanne d Albret, left, and her mother Marguerite de Navarre, right
3714030 Jeanne d Albret, left, and her mother Marguerite de Navarre, right, from Ward and Locks Illustrated History of the World, pub

The exchange on 26 December, 1795, of Madame Royale at Basle for 6 French prisoners
CHT392220 The exchange on 26 December, 1795, of Madame Royale at Basle for 6 French prisoners captured by the Austrians (coloured engraving) by French School

Coiffure Duchess of Angouleme (engraving)
3623810 Coiffure Duchess of Angouleme (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coiffure Duchess of Angouleme)

The Charente, and a view of Angouleme (chromolitho)
2782853 The Charente, and a view of Angouleme (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charente, and a view of Angouleme)

Market Place, Angouleme (engraving)
3649479 Market Place, Angouleme (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Place, Angouleme. Place du marche, Angouleme)

Angouleme (colour litho)
669315 Angouleme (colour litho) by Marshall, Herbert Menzies (1841-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angouleme)

Portrait of Marie Therese Charlotte of France, Madame Royale
JLJ4645801 Portrait of Marie Therese Charlotte of France, Madame Royale, future Duchess of Angouleme (1778-1851) and the Dauphin Louis Joseph Xavier of France (1781-1789)

Engaged Capital with a Supporting (Caryatidal) Figure Flanked by Lions, c
499569 Engaged Capital with a Supporting (Caryatidal) Figure Flanked by Lions, c.1125-1150 (limestone) by French School, (12th century); 34.3x47x34.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Charles de Valois, duc d Angouleme. Creator: Jean Morin
Charles de Valois, duc d Angouleme

Portrait of Son Altesse Royale Madame, Duchesse d Angouleme, Daughter of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, 1791. After Piat Joseph Sauvage

MARIE THERESE EXCHANGED
Marie-Therese, daughter of Louis XVI, is exchanged for Convention members surrendered by Dumouriez : she leaves France and will later become duchesse dAngouleme. Date: December 1795

SPAIN / TROCADERO
BATTLE OF TROCADERO When liberals revolt against Spains despotic government, France intervenes and the duc dAngouleme crushes the rebels at Trocadero, near Cadiz Date: 31 August 1823

LOUISE DE SAVOIE duchesse dANGOULEME mother of Francois 1 of France and regent for him during his minority Date: 1476 - 1531

October - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
October - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). A peasant couple practice pannage - the releasing of domestic pigs into woodland to feed on acorns or beechnuts

September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). A grey-haired old man surrounded by buzzing flies caresses the hand of a young woman wearing a bridal headpiece as a dog watches through an

July - threshing, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
July - threshing, 15th century, (1939). Peasants using flails to thresh wheat. The separated grain is used to make flour. The stalks are then dried to make hay

March - working in the vineyard, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
March - working in the vineyard, 15th century, (1939). Two labourers among the bare vine stocks: the man bending over on the left is hoeing the ground to turn the earth over

February - spinning, late 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
February - spinning, late 15th century, (1939). A man takes off his boots to warm his feet by the fire as a woman uses a wheel to spin thread

June - mowing, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
June - mowing, 15th century, (1939). Peasants mow the wheat. The men use scythes to cut the ears at the bottom while the women hold forks to heap the mown ears into piles

April - lovers in a garden, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
April - lovers in a garden, 15th century, (1939). April traditionally marked the beginning of spring and was associated with love

December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Robinet Testard, Jean Bourdichon
December - baking, 15th century, (1939). Man and woman using a long-handled wooden paddle to bake bread in an oven. Behind are balls of raw dough ready to be baked

August - old woman in wheelbarrow, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
August - old woman in wheelbarrow, 15th century, (1939). A peasant with ragged hose pushes a wheelbarrow in which sits a drunken old woman holding a bottle, a fork and a flail for threshing grain

May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). The leafy foliage coves the battling knights bodies like armour, and forms the horses headstalls and caparisons

January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). The old man sitting and drinking from a bowl symbolises Janus, the god of gates and transitions. Two women, one richly dressed, stand at the table

Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon, early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon, early 19th century? Portrait of Marie Therese of Angouleme, Duchesse de Bourbon (1778-1851)

Map of the royal forge and the new projects of Ruelle, near Angouleme, 1786 (pencil
2562861 Map of the royal forge and the new projects of Ruelle, near Angouleme, 1786 (pencil & w/c on paper) by French School

Portrait of Charles of Orleans, Count of Angouleme, after the original from the collection
698874 Portrait of Charles of Orleans, Count of Angouleme, after the original from the collection Roger de Gaignieres (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Louis-Antoine, Duke of Angouleme, c1820s. Artist: Zephirin Felix Jean Marius Belliard
Mgr. Le Dauphin, Louis-Antoine, Duke of Angouleme, c1820s. Louis-Antoine d Artois (1775-1844), was awarded the blue cord and the Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit

Francis I of France, Francis of Valois and Angouleme (1494-1547), King of France from 1515 to 1547, oil by Jean Clouet

Taking of Mataro by the troops of the Duke of Angouleme, French military (1775-1844), Defiance of The hundred thousand children of Saint Louis sent by the Holy Alliance in 1823

The Place du Murier, with the tower of the Church of St Andre, at Angouleme, France, 1924. Artist: JR Rowe
The Place du Murier, with the tower of the Church of St Andre, at Angouleme, France, 1924. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLI. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1924]

Louis-Antoine d Artois Duke of Angouleme, c1785. Artist: Joseph Boze
Louis-Antoine d Artois Duke of Angouleme, c1785. Louis-Antoine d Artois Duke of Angouleme (1775-1844), awarded the blue cord and the Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit

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Angoulême, a city steeped in history and royal connections. It was here that King Francis I of France and his sister, Isabella of Angouleme, were born. The famous portrait by Jean Clouet captures the regal essence of Francis I, who reigned from 1515 to 1547. Located in the French Department of Charente, Angoulême holds a significant place on the map. Its strategic position has made it an important stronghold throughout history. The city's rich heritage is evident in its architecture and landmarks. The Cathedral of Angoulême stands tall as a testament to its medieval past. An engraving showcases its grandeur and intricate details. But Angoulême's historical significance extends beyond royalty. In 1814, during the Bourbon Restoration period, the French Royal Family sought refuge here. The Count of Artois found solace within these walls amidst political turmoil. As we delve into old photographs marked DDE-90029854 through DDE-90029849, we catch glimpses of life in this charming city across different eras. These snapshots capture moments frozen in time – bustling streets filled with locals going about their daily routines or enjoying leisurely strolls along picturesque avenues. Angoulême is not just a name; it represents centuries worth of stories waiting to be discovered. From kings and queens to commoners alike, this city has witnessed triumphs and tribulations that have shaped its identity over time. So come explore Angoulême – immerse yourself in its captivating history while wandering through narrow cobblestone streets lined with quaint shops and cafes. Let each step take you closer to unraveling the secrets hidden within this enchanting destination where past meets present at every turn.