Charenton Collection

Charenton, near Paris, c. 1900 (photo)
1731514 Charenton, near Paris, c. 1900 (photo).

"I know you not! he screamed"(engraving)
5995171 " I know you not! he screamed" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I know you not)

Paris, France - Debarcadere du Pont d Austerlitz
Very early pictorial postcard from Paris, France - Debarcadere du Pont d Austerlitz (Ferry jetty / Quay alongisde the Austerlitz Bridge)

Latude Recognises D Aligre at Charenton (engraving)
655011 Latude Recognises D Aligre at Charenton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latude Recognises D Aligre at Charenton)

Panorama of Charenton (pen & ink on paper)
449292 Panorama of Charenton (pen & ink on paper) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); 15x73.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Siege of Paris Map 1870
German map of the Siege of Paris

Old Mill Charenton Eugene Atget French 1857
Old Mill, Charenton; Eugene Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Charenton, France; 1915; Albumen silver print

Selection Twenty Picturesque Views Paris Banks
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: On the Banks of the Marne below the Bridge at Charenton, 1802. Thomas Girtin (British, 1775-1802). Soft-ground etching with bistre wash

Selection Twenty Picturesque Views Paris Water Mill
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: The Water Mill above the Bridge at Charenton, 1803, printed 1810 or after

Selection Twenty Picturesque Views Paris Watermill
A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris: The Watermill above the Bridge at Charenton, 1802. Thomas Girtin (British, 1775-1802). Soft-ground etching with bistre wash

Melancholia patient, Charenton, 1838
A mental patient at Charenton asylum, suffering from melancholia. Date: 1838

Second View Charenton Paris mid late 18th century
Artokoloro

Franco-Prussian War: The French position on 21 December 1870. From left to right: Gournay, Noisy Le Chasney, Neuilly sur Marne, Charenton, the white house, Fort de Nogent, plateau of Avron

Franco-prussian War: The French Position On 21 December 1870. From Left To Right: Gournay, Noisy Le Chasney, Neuilly Sur Marne, Charenton, The White House, Fort De Nogent, Plateau Of Avron

Blockade of Paris Attack on Charenton, 1649. Detail. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Temple Destroyed
With the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted : their temple at Charenton is demolished

Patient in Strait Jacket
Patient at Charenton in straigh jacket

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"Charenton: A Tapestry of History and Emotion" Step into the enchanting world of Charenton, a place where history intertwines with raw human emotion. From the haunting engravings depicting scenes like "I know you not. He screamed, " to the bustling Debarcadere du Pont d'Austerlitz in Paris, France, this captivating location has witnessed countless stories unfold. One such tale is that of Latude recognizing D'Aligre at Charenton, immortalized forever in an engraving. The panorama drawn meticulously with pen and ink on paper transports us back to a bygone era. It captures the essence of this mesmerizing place, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered. In 1838, a melancholic patient found solace within the walls of Charenton. Their portrait speaks volumes about their inner turmoil and serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, there can be glimpses of hope. The Siege of Paris Map from 1870 reminds us that Charenton was not immune to turbulent times. It stands as a testament to resilience and strength during challenging periods in history. Eugene Atget's photograph titled "Old Mill Charenton" takes us on a visual journey through time. This French masterpiece showcases the beauty hidden within everyday life – an ode to simplicity and tranquility. As we explore further through selections from "Twenty Picturesque Views Paris Banks, " "Water Mill, " and "Watermill, " we are transported into idyllic landscapes surrounding Charenton. These images evoke feelings of serenity and harmony between man-made structures and nature's wonders. A pendant-shaped beetle couple captured in art symbolizes love's delicate dance amidst adversity while reminding us that connections can flourish even in unexpected places like Charenton. Lastly, we glimpse into mid-to-late 18th-century Paris through another view of Charenton.