Cavelier Collection

French horsemen, around 1600 - French cavaliers, 1600s. Antique hand-colored print
NWI4956983 French horsemen, around 1600 - French cavaliers, 1600s. Antique hand-colored print; (add.info.: French horsemen, around 1600 - French cavaliers, 1600s)

First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847 / 1848
First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847/1848

La Salle and Party Arrive at the Village of the Illinois. January 1, 1680, 1847 / 1848
La Salle and Party Arrive at the Village of the Illinois. January 1, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salles Party Feasted in the Illinois Village. January 2, 1680, 1847 / 1848
La Salles Party Feasted in the Illinois Village. January 2, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salle Taking Possession of the Land at the Mouth of the Arkansas. March 10, 1682, 1847/1848

Launching of the Griffin. July 1679, 1847 / 1848. Creator: George Catlin
Launching of the Griffin. July 1679, 1847/1848

Father Hennepin Leaving the Mississippi to Join La Salle. May 8, 1680, 1847 / 1848
Father Hennepin Leaving the Mississippi to Join La Salle. May 8, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salle Claiming Louisiana for France. April 9, 1682, 1847 / 1848. Creator: George Catlin
La Salle Claiming Louisiana for France. April 9, 1682, 1847/1848

The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679, 1847 / 1848
The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679, 1847/1848

La Salle Driving the First Bolt for the Griffin. January 26, 1679, 1847 / 1848
La Salle Driving the First Bolt for the Griffin. January 26, 1679, 1847/1848. Le Griffon was constructed and launched at or near Cayuga Island on the Niagara River

Chief of the Taensa Indians Receiving La Salle. March 20, 1682, 1847 / 1848
Chief of the Taensa Indians Receiving La Salle. March 20, 1682, 1847/1848. At the time of European contact in the late 17th century located in present-day Louisiana

La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847 / 1848
La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847/1848

La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847 / 1848
La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847/1848

Portrait of Sieur de La Salle, showing French costume of his day, c1660-1680, (1937). Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687), 17th-century French explorer and fur trader in North America

Alone Across The Trackless Snow, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Alone Across The Trackless Snow, c1908, (c1920). Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle (1643-1687), French explorer

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Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, French explorer of North America. Hand-colored woodcut

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La Salle and his companions exploring the lower Mississippi River for France, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration

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Title page of Henri de Tontis account of the La Salle expedition. Woodcut with a watercolor wash of the English edition, printed in London 1698

Rene-Robert Cavelier
RENE-ROBERT CAVELIER French explorer Date: 1643 - 1687

SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). Rene Robert Cavelier. French explorer in America. La Salles party entering the Mississippi River in canoes, 6 February 1682. Oil on canvas, 1847-48, by George Catlin

SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). Robert Cavelier. French explorer in America. Line engraving, 1698, from Louis Hennepins Nouveau voyage d un pais plus grand que l Europe

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Map showing the route of La Salles explorations in North America, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi River claims Louisiana for France 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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La Salle landing in Matagorda Bay Texas to colonize Louisiana Terrritory and the Mississippi valley area, 1685. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

LA Salle in America
RENE-ROBERT CAVELIER DE LA SALLE French explorer; claiming the Lower Mississippi valley for Louis XIV as Louisiana, 1682

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"Cavelier: Exploring the New World and Claiming Louisiana for France" Step back in time to witness the remarkable adventures of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, as he embarked on daring expeditions that shaped history. In 1679, amidst great anticipation, the majestic Griffin set sail on Lake Erie. This first voyage marked a significant milestone in European exploration of North America. (First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679) As winter turned into a new year, La Salle and his party arrived at the Village of Illinois in 1680. Their arrival brought curiosity and excitement among both Europeans and Native Americans alike. (La Salle and Party Arrive at the Village of the Illinois. January 1, 1680) The following day was filled with celebration as La Salle's party feasted with their newfound allies in the Illinois village—an exchange of cultures that fostered friendship and understanding between two worlds. (La Salles Party Feasted in the Illinois Village. January 2, 1680) Undeterred by challenges or adversity, La Salle continued his quest to claim new territories for France. He boldly took possession of land at the mouth of Arkansas—a pivotal moment that laid foundations for future French influence. (La Salle Taking Possession of Land at Mouth of Arkansas) Witnessing history unfold before your eyes is awe-inspiring; imagine being present during The Griffin's grand launch in July 1679—the culmination of months' worths effort by skilled craftsmen under George Catlin's watchful eye. (Launching Of The Griffin. July, 1847/1848. Creator:George Catlin. ) Father Hennepin joined forces with LaSalle after leaving Mississippi River behind—his decision proving crucial to their shared mission. (Father Hennepin Leaving Mississippi To Join Laselle. May8, 1847/1848.