Captif Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Captif; Captive; Gefangene (engraving)
7195177 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Captif; Captive; Gefangene (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captif; Captive; Gefangene)

Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving)
5228384 Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard)

Bataille de Fleurus, 8 messidor an II (26 juin 1794), pendant laquelle le ballon captif militaire observe tous les
5228266 Bataille de Fleurus, 8 messidor an II (26 juin 1794), pendant laquelle le ballon captif militaire observe tous les mouvements de l armee autrichienne (engraving) by French School

Womens hats and bonnets of 1787
Striped satin capot hat with ribbons and plumes, bonnet a la captif in satin nacarat, bandeau bonnet in Italian gauze, and huge morning bonnet in Italian gauze with violet ribbon

Samson, captif des Philistins (engraving)
3625835 Samson, captif des Philistins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samson, captif des Philistins)

Le Champ de Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre, Dessin, d apres nature, de M Eugene Baudouin (engraving)
3640408 Le Champ de Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre, Dessin, d apres nature, de M Eugene Baudouin (engraving) by French School

Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878 (engraving)
963302 Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878)

Operation du vernissage d un ballon captif militaire, a Meudon, par les procedes de Coutelle et de Conte (1794)
5228256 Operation du vernissage d un ballon captif militaire, a Meudon, par les procedes de Coutelle et de Conte (1794) (engraving) by French School

L installation du materiel, treuil et machines, du ballon captif de 1878 (engraving)
5228390 L installation du materiel, treuil et machines, du ballon captif de 1878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L installation du materiel)

Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving)
5228381 Le ballon captif de l exposition de 1878 au bout de son cable (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878
5228379 Le ballon captif a vapeur Giffard installe dans la cour des Tuileries pendant l Exposition universelle de 1878, (Collection Tissandier) (engraving) by French School

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"Captif: A Glimpse into the World of Captivity and Exploration" Step into a world where captives and captors intertwine, as depicted in Le Vocabulaire Illustre. From the captivating engravings of prisoners (captifs) to the grand steam-powered captive balloon (ballon captif) by H Giffard, this collection takes us on a journey through history. Witness the Bataille de Fleurus, where a military captive balloon observes every movement of the Austrian army. The engraving transports us back to 1794 when this innovative surveillance technique was employed. Intriguingly, even women's fashion is not exempt from captivity's influence. Explore exquisite hats and bonnets from 1787 that were held captive by prevailing trends and societal norms. Delve into biblical tales with Samson, captif des Philistins. This gripping engraving brings to life one of history's most iconic stories of imprisonment and liberation. Experience breathtaking views from above with Le Champ de Mars seen from the nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre. As Eugene Baudouin skillfully captures nature's beauty, we are reminded of how freedom can be found even within confinement. The enchantment continues with Le ballon captif dans la cour des Tuileries en 1878. Immerse yourself in an era when these majestic balloons graced Parisian skies during exhibitions, offering both spectacle and insight. Discover the intricate process behind Operation du vernissage d'un ballon captif militaire at Meudon in 1794. Coutelle et Conte's techniques for varnishing military captive balloons come alive through detailed engravings. Marvel at L'installation du matériel - treuil et machines - du ballon captif de 1878 as it showcases the complex machinery involved in tethering these colossal balloons securely.