Douard Collection

La Ville de Paris - Airship 1907
Photograph of Henry Kapferer the pilot of the La Ville de Paris, throwing out ballast while floating above Paris. Date: 1907

A Mounted Officer, 1877. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille
A Mounted Officer, 1877

Mon Ancien Regiment, 19th century. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille
Mon Ancien Regiment, 19th century

Voreppe (Dauphine), c. 1855. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Voreppe (Dauphine), c. 1855. [Rural scene in France]. Albumen print

Main Portal, Chartres Cathedral, c. 1860, printed c. 1873. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Main Portal, Chartres Cathedral, c. 1860, printed c. 1873. [12th century carving on the facade of the cathedral in Chartres, France]. Heliogravure (photogravure)

Les Tuileries, 1855 / 57. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Les Tuileries, 1855/57. [Tuileries Palace in Paris, residence of French monarchs, dating from the 16th century and demolished in 1883]. Albumen print

Arc Antique a Orange, 1853. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Arc Antique a Orange, 1853. [Roman arch in Orange, southern France]. Albumen print

Moulins a eau en Auvergne, 1852, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Moulins a eau en Auvergne, 1852, printed 1978. [Water mills in southern France]. Salted paper print; edition of 65

Ruisseau coulant entre une falaise et des rochers, 1854, printed 1978. [River flowing between a cliff and rocks]. Salted paper print; edition 65

Le Louvre: Pavillon de l horloge, 1855 / 60, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Le Louvre: Pavillon de l horloge, 1855/60, printed 1978. [The Pavillon de l Horloge (Clock Pavilion], part of the Louvre Palace in Paris]. Salted paper print; edition 65

Chateau de Murol en Auvergne, 1852, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Chateau de Murol en Auvergne, 1852, printed 1978. [Hill-top castle in southern France]. Salted paper print; edition 65

Untitled [houses by a river, possibly Italy or France], 1854. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Untitled [houses by a river, possibly Italy or France], 1854. Waxed paper negative

Church of the Madeleine (Eglise de la Madeleine), c. 1860. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Church of the Madeleine (Eglise de la Madeleine), c. 1860. [Neoclassical church in Paris]. Albumen print

Chaumieres en Auvergne, avec un calvaire, 1852, printed 1978. Creator: Edouard Baldus
Chaumieres en Auvergne, avec un calvaire, 1852, printed 1978. [Thatched cottages in southern France, with crucifix]. Salted paper print; edition of 65

Edouard Siebecker, c. 1876 / 84. Creator: Etienne Carjat
Edouard Siebecker, c. 1876/84. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique"

Charge of the Ninth Cuirassiers, Village of Morsbronn, August 6, 1870, 1874-1900

Arrest of an Ambulance Corps, 1881. Creator: George Barrie
Arrest of an Ambulance Corps, 1881

Edouard Blau, probably 1869. Creator: Frederic Bazille
Edouard Blau, probably 1869

Slag heap. Artist: Douard, Cecile (1866-1941)
Slag heap. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Liege

douard Lockroy / Gill
douard Lockroy (1840-1913) militant journalist, entering politics in 1871, sitting on the extreme left. In 1877 he married Madame Charles Hugo, the daughter-in-law of the poet Victor Hugo

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"Douard: Capturing the Essence of Paris and Beyond" Step into the enchanting world of Douard, a name synonymous with timeless beauty and artistic brilliance. From the bustling streets of La Ville de Paris to the serene landscapes of Voreppe in Dauphine, Douard's masterpieces transport us through time. In 1907, Douard took to the skies with his airship, capturing an awe-inspiring view of Paris from above. The city's grandeur unfolded beneath him as he immortalized its architectural marvels for generations to come. But it was not just urban landscapes that fascinated this talented artist. In 1877, Douard focused his lens on a mounted officer, meticulously portraying every detail with precision and skill. His work breathed life into history itself. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves amidst soldiers in Mon Ancien Regiment during the 19th century. Created by Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille, these vivid depictions evoke a sense of honor and camaraderie that transcends centuries. Edouard Baldus takes us on a journey through France's rich heritage. With his lens trained on Chartres Cathedral's main portal in c. 1860 or Les Tuileries' splendorous gardens in 1855/57; each photograph tells a story etched within stone. Baldus also captures nature's breathtaking beauty - from tranquil watermills nestled among Auvergne's picturesque landscapes to meandering streams flowing between cliffs and rocks - revealing an intimate connection between man-made structures and their natural surroundings. The Chateau de Murol stands proudly amidst Auvergne's rugged terrain as Baldus expertly frames its majestic silhouette against the backdrop of rolling hills – a testament to both human ingenuity and nature’s magnificence. And finally, an untitled piece transports us along riverside houses - perhaps Italy or France - where serenity and simplicity merge effortlessly.