France Francais Francaise Francaises Collection (page 2)

The ballerina Emilie Bigottini 1784-1858 dancing in the opera Nina, o sia la pazza per amore
FLO4562711 The ballerina Emilie Bigottini 1784-1858 dancing in the opera Nina, o sia la pazza per amore (Nina or the girl driven mad by love) by Giovanni Paisiello at the Opera Theatre, Paris, 1816

English actress Miss Adele Dupuis (Antoinette Nicole Dupuis, 1780-1847) as Celesta in Le Fils Banni by Frederic
FLO4562704 English actress Miss Adele Dupuis (Antoinette Nicole Dupuis, 1780-1847) as Celesta in Le Fils Banni by Frederic Dupetit-Mere at the Ambigu Comique, Paris

Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa
FLO4722861 Francois Le Vaillant's camp at Poort after a great elephant hunt, South Africa. Among the huts, wagons and tents, a huge fire roasts elephant meat

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese)
FLO4721791 Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Guests at a fashionable salon, all wearing extravagent furlined clothes, jackets, dresses and pelisses
FLO4678028 Guests at a fashionable salon, all wearing extravagent furlined clothes, jackets, dresses and pelisses. By the early 19th century, fur lined and trimmed cloaks

A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me
FLO4677624 A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me. The women wear bonnets, aprons, and black dresses

Saint Clothilde, wife of Clovis I, 493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a contemporary monument
FLO4685810 Saint Clothilde, wife of Clovis I, 493. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet from a contemporary monument from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Fashionable dandies gambling at a Red and Black table. Dick Wildfire introduced by Captain O'Shuffleton to a Rouge
FLO4686779 Fashionable dandies gambling at a Red and Black table. Dick Wildfire introduced by Captain O'Shuffleton to a Rouge et Noir Table in the Palais Royal

Title page with calligraphy and vignettes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of
FLO4608388 Title page with calligraphy and vignettes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Charles de Bourgogne in Solitaire at the Theatre Porte
FLO4562865 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Charles de Bourgogne in Solitaire at the Theatre Porte St. Martin

English baritone Francois Lays (1758-1831) as Le Bailli in the comic opera Le Rossignol by Charles-Guillaume Etienne
FLO4562831 English baritone Francois Lays (1758-1831) as Le Bailli in the comic opera Le Rossignol by Charles-Guillaume Etienne and Louis-Sebastien Lebrun at the Opera, Paris, 1816

English actress Mme Adolphe or Louise Hypolite Regnier (d. 1837) as thereze in La Famille Sirven by M
FLO4562828 English actress Mme Adolphe or Louise Hypolite Regnier (d. 1837) as thereze in La Famille Sirven by M. Frederic at the Theatre de la Gaiete, 1820

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by
FLO4562788 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by Jules-Joseph Gabriel at the Vaudeville, 1816

English opera singer Miss Palar as Nair in the fairy comic opera La Clochette by Ferdinand Herold at the Feydeau room
FLO4562780 English opera singer Miss Palar as Nair in the fairy comic opera La Clochette by Ferdinand Herold at the Feydeau room in the Opera Comique, 1817

English actress Mrs. Anne Catherine Lucinde Paradol (1798-1843) as Elisabeth in Marie Stuart by Friedrich Schiller at
FLO4562772 English actress Mrs. Anne Catherine Lucinde Paradol (1798-1843) as Elisabeth in Marie Stuart by Friedrich Schiller at the Theatre Francais

The famous comedian Fleury (Abraham-Joseph Benard) 1750-1822 as the Marquis de Moncade in Ecole des Bourgeois by Abbe
FLO4562761 The famous comedian Fleury (Abraham-Joseph Benard) 1750-1822 as the Marquis de Moncade in Ecole des Bourgeois by Abbe d'Allainval at the Theatre Francais, Paris 1816

English comic actress Miss Marie Jacqueline Levesque (1774-1825) as Constance du Portugal in Jean de Calais at
FLO4562756 English comic actress Miss Marie Jacqueline Levesque (1774-1825) as Constance du Portugal in Jean de Calais at the Ambigu Comique

English opera singer Simon Chenard 1758-1832 as Prince de Catane in the opera Prince de Catane by Rene Richard Castel
FLO4562752 English opera singer Simon Chenard 1758-1832 as Prince de Catane in the opera Prince de Catane by Rene Richard Castel after Voltaire at the Opera Comique, Paris, 1818

English opera singer Miss Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon
FLO4562737 English opera singer Miss Delia as Duchesse de Longueville in Le Chevalier de Canole at the Odeon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Actor Joly or Adrien Jean Baptiste Mussat (1776-1839) as Gaspard in Gaspard l'avise by Jean-Baptiste Radet at
FLO4562638 Actor Joly or Adrien Jean Baptiste Mussat (1776-1839) as Gaspard in Gaspard l'avise by Jean-Baptiste Radet at the Theatre du Vaudeville

Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting
FLO4679985 Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting, represented with a baton and a rabbit - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Woman in fancy dress costume as Miss Helyett, with large hat, blue coat, pink ribbon, and tartan skirt
FLO4684529 Woman in fancy dress costume as Miss Helyett, with large hat, blue coat, pink ribbon, and tartan skirt. Miss Helyett was a comic operetta by Edmond Audran first performed in 1890

A boy in dragoon uniform scrabbles for sweets under his father's legs
FLO4677988 A boy in dragoon uniform scrabbles for sweets under his father's legs, while a baby plays with a puppet on his mother's lap. A black servant boy prays for a gift at left

Girls playing the skipping game of Walking under the Arch, boy playing hoop, while another girl watches
FLO4677813 Girls playing the skipping game of Walking under the Arch, boy playing hoop, while another girl watches. Scene in a Paris park

Munito the wonder dog performing card tricks for a fashionable audience, 1815
FLO4677721 Munito the wonder dog performing card tricks for a fashionable audience, 1815. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style
FLO4677414 One must suffer for beauty. A hairdresser on stilts pulls a woman's hair to the ceiling in the Chinese style. " The hairstyle a la Chinese is definitely a major makeover

Italian opera singer Mrs. Angelica Catalini (1780-1849) as Aristea in Il fanatico per la musica by Simon Mayr at
FLO4562953 Italian opera singer Mrs. Angelica Catalini (1780-1849) as Aristea in Il fanatico per la musica by Simon Mayr at the Opera Buffe, Paris

English soprano singer Mme Gavaudan (Alexandrine-Marie-Agathe Ducamel, 1781-1840)
FLO4562950 English soprano singer Mme Gavaudan (Alexandrine-Marie-Agathe Ducamel, 1781-1840) as Margot in Diable a quatre by Christoph Willibald Gluck at the Opera Comique, Paris

English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien
FLO4562900 English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Opera Comique, Paris

English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon
FLO4562898 English actress Miss Margeurite Georges (1787-1867) as Salome in Les Machabees by Houdart de la Motte at the Odeon, 1821

Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France
FLO4571490 Beadle of the University of Paris, Bedeau of the University of Paris, reign of King Henry III of France. Drawn

French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye
FLO4572337 French Herald of Arms, King of Arms, 1720. He wears a violet velvet coat of arms with fleurs de lis and Mont-Joye, Saint-Denis embroidered in gold on the sleeves

King Francis II of France, Francois II, as a young prince. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571251 King Francis II of France, Francois II, as a young prince. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Florimond de Robertet, secretary of finance to the king, Florimond I Robertet doalluye, 1458-1527
FLO4570835 Florimond de Robertet, secretary of finance to the king, Florimond I Robertet doalluye, 1458-1527. Short coat, purpoint, yellow pantalons with a violet line

English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room
FLO4686826 English dandies leaving English hustlers in a pool hall. Life in a Billiard Room, or Dick Wildfire and Squire Jenkins au fait (awake) to the Parisian Sharpers

Henri d'Albret, grandfather to Henri IV, 1527. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres
FLO4685895 Henri d'Albret, grandfather to Henri IV, 1527. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Gaignieres from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Man in flowerpot hat, cherub hairstle and long ridingcoat. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing
FLO4677375 Man in flowerpot hat, cherub hairstle and long ridingcoat. When fashions appear strange or embarrassing, I recall the hammer wigs, wide-sleeve coats, arabesque embroidery, wooden heels

English soprano opera singer Mme Alexandrine-Caroline Branchu 1780-1850 as Hippermnestre in Les Danaides by Antonio
FLO4562654 English soprano opera singer Mme Alexandrine-Caroline Branchu 1780-1850 as Hippermnestre in Les Danaides by Antonio Salieri at the Opera de Paris, 1817

English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe
FLO4562927 English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe and Daniel Auber at the Feydeau room, Opera Comique, 1823

English actress Jenny-Vertpre (1797-1865) as Lise in La fille mal gardee at the Theatre des Varietes, 1822
FLO4562920 English actress Jenny-Vertpre (1797-1865) as Lise in La fille mal gardee at the Theatre des Varietes, 1822. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des

French actor Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as Droguignard in the comedy La demoiselle et la dame by Eugene Scribe at
FLO4562907 French actor Bernard-Leon (1785-1858) as Droguignard in the comedy La demoiselle et la dame by Eugene Scribe at the Theatre du Gymnasium, 1822

English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822
FLO4562875 English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis
FLO4562863 English actor Charles Emmanuel Lepeintre (1782-1854) as Franc-coeur in Les Moissoneurs by Francis, Brazier and Dumersan at the Theatre des Varietes, 1821

English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Lord Ruthwen in Charles Noder's Le Vampire at
FLO4562816 English actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as Lord Ruthwen in Charles Noder's Le Vampire at the Porte St. Martin, 1820

English actress Miss Guerin as Amelie in the tragedy Vepres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819
FLO4562784 English actress Miss Guerin as Amelie in the tragedy Vepres Siciliennes by Casimir Delavigne at the Odeon, 1819.; (add.info)

English tenor opera singer Jean Elleviou (1769-1842) as Pierrot in the comic opera Le Tableau parlant by Andre Gretry
FLO4562723 English tenor opera singer Jean Elleviou (1769-1842) as Pierrot in the comic opera Le Tableau parlant by Andre Gretry at the Theatre Feydeau

Jacques Nicolas Tiercelin (1764-1837) as Bonneau in Les Auvergnats by Marc-Antoine Desaugiers
FLO4562700 Jacques Nicolas Tiercelin (1764-1837) as Bonneau in Les Auvergnats by Marc-Antoine Desaugiers and Gentil de Chavagnac at the Theatre des Varietes, Paris

English operatic bass singer Henri-Etienne Derivis 1780-1856 as Alemar in Les Abencerages or The Abencerrages by Luigi
FLO4562650 English operatic bass singer Henri-Etienne Derivis 1780-1856 as Alemar in Les Abencerages or The Abencerrages by Luigi Cherubini at the Opera de Paris, 1817

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"France: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the rich tapestry of France, a land that has witnessed the rise and fall of great leaders, the triumphs and struggles of its people. From political icons to artistic masterpieces, this captivating nation has left an indelible mark on history. In a striking black-and-white portrait from 1910, we meet Georges Clemenceau, a formidable French politician and journalist. His piercing gaze reflects his unwavering determination to shape the destiny of his beloved country. A geographic map from the late 19th century reveals not only France's physical boundaries but also areas plagued by diseases like scrofula, phthisis, malaria, goiter and cretinism, pellagra, and moth. It serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities across this diverse land. Alienor d'Aquitaine (also known as Eleonore de Guyenne) graces another portrait with her regal presence. This remarkable woman played a pivotal role in medieval Europe as queen consort to both Louis VII of France and Henry II of England. The Siege of La Rochelle comes alive through an image depicting King Louis XIII shaving the walls after forgiving its inhabitants in 1628. This act symbolizes both strength in victory and mercy towards those who resisted his rule. During the French Revolution in August 1792, Georges Jacques Danton passionately proclaimed "to defeat we need audacity. " These words encapsulate the revolutionary spirit that swept through France during this tumultuous period. Turning our attention to literature, we discover an intriguing false title page for a book called "Alphabet, " printed in Paris in November 1875. The engravings within showcase various letters such as F for Falconer or Fou (madman), V for Harvest or Vulture; even X finds representation with Xilophagus or Xiphias (swordfish). This whimsical book captures the essence of French creativity and linguistic prowess.