Gusman Collection

Victor Hugos Miserables: sentimental plot against a background of historical fresco
PCT4274601 Victor Hugos Miserables: sentimental plot against a background of historical fresco. Cosette and Marius lovers (love - idylle rue Plumet)

Advance view of Paris modern style by designer Albert Robida. In this beautiful drawing we see Robida's influence
PCT4267138 Advance view of Paris modern style by designer Albert Robida. In this beautiful drawing we see Robida's influence on the creators of bands drawn from the 1960-1980 years

Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC) on his horse Bucephale - detail of a mosaic of Pompei
PCT4293661 Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC) on his horse Bucephale - detail of a mosaic of Pompei: Battle of Issos between Alexander and Darius (4th century BC)

The beautiful Otero, postcard early 20th century. (photo)
PCT4257828 The beautiful Otero, postcard early 20th century. (photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); ePatrice Cartier; French, out of copyright

Leandre just smashed a guitar on Matamores head, illustration for "
PCT4271572 Leandre just smashed a guitar on Matamores head, illustration for " Captain Fracass", 1863 (engraving) by Dore

Scene from "Les animaux peints par eux-memes - Vie privee et publique des animaux" written by Balzac
PCT4269785 Scene from "Les animaux peints par eux-memes - Vie privee et publique des animaux" written by Balzac

They make their toilet, c.1820 (engraving)
PCT4265532 They make their toilet, c.1820 (engraving) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); (add.info.: Engraving by Francisco Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828)

Breton wedding in Paimpolais illustration for the novel by Pierre Loti, 1924 (engraving)
PCT4271711 Breton wedding in Paimpolais illustration for the novel by Pierre Loti, 1924 (engraving) by Rudaux, Edmond Adolphe (1840-1914); (add.info.: Icelandic fisherman, novel by Pierre Loti)

L'Assiette au Beurre cover, 1906 (print)
PCT4272684 L'Assiette au Beurre cover, 1906 (print) by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); (add.info.: Drawing by Maurice Radiguet (1866-1941)

The Garabit Viaduct (Pont rail) in the Cantal (Auvergne, France), photo 2017 (photo)
PCT4295776 The Garabit Viaduct (Pont rail) in the Cantal (Auvergne, France), photo 2017 (photo) by Eiffel, Gustave (1832-1923); (add.info)

Illustration by George Roux (1853-1929) for the Don Quixote of Cervantes: Master Peter
PCT4291329 Illustration by George Roux (1853-1929) for the Don Quixote of Cervantes: Master Peter and his monkey - the monkey in the literature - by Roux

Bergere keeping his sheep (sheep and beliers) in the countryside, under the threatening gaze of a wolf - Illustration
PCT4288150 Bergere keeping his sheep (sheep and beliers) in the countryside, under the threatening gaze of a wolf - Illustration by Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfroy de Breville) (1858-19131)

Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving)
PCT4284525 Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Rue de Beaucaire. Engraving by Joseph Pennell 1888
PCT4281862 Rue de Beaucaire. Engraving by Joseph Pennell 1888 by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); (add.info.: Rue de Beaucaire. Engraving by Joseph Pennell 1888); Photo © Gusman

Illustration for Les Fleurs Animees, 1857 (engraving)
PCT4278722 Illustration for Les Fleurs Animees, 1857 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Sighing lover knees at the feet of his beautiful engagement in a candle-light interior - girl in romantic dress
PCT4278566 Sighing lover knees at the feet of his beautiful engagement in a candle-light interior - girl in romantic dress and hairstyle - engraving (etching 1845)

Portrait of Elie Catherine Freron (1718 -1776) French journalist, literary critic and polemist - Eau-forte (eau forte)
PCT4277737 Portrait of Elie Catherine Freron (1718 -1776) French journalist, literary critic and polemist - Eau-forte (eau forte) by Edmond Morin (1824-1882)

Nimes (Gard, Languedoc): the Magne Tower seen from the Fontaine Garden in 1888(engraving)
PCT4272336 Nimes (Gard, Languedoc): the Magne Tower seen from the Fontaine Garden in 1888(engraving) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); (add.info.: Nimes (Gard)

Toulouse, the Garonne. Engraving after a watercolour by Joseph Pennell (1857-1926)
PCT4272227 Toulouse, the Garonne. Engraving after a watercolour by Joseph Pennell (1857-1926) illustrating Henry James's book "A little tour in France" edition Heinemann 1900

The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe (Defoe), cover of a Garnier edition illustrated by Grandville
PCT4270315 The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe (Defoe), cover of a Garnier edition illustrated by Grandville, late 19th century

Don Quixote (Qijote, Quixote) rides on his horse Rossinante with his fidele squiyer Sancho Panza (Panca) on his donkey
PCT4267080 Don Quixote (Qijote, Quixote) rides on his horse Rossinante with his fidele squiyer Sancho Panza (Panca) on his donkey

Celeste Prudhomat by Gustave Guiches, 19th century (print)
PCT4266942 Celeste Prudhomat by Gustave Guiches, 19th century (print) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); (add.info.: This work by Gustave Guiches " Celeste Prudhomat")

Philippe Auguste (Philip 2, 1165-1223, king of France from 1180 until his death)
PCT4264765 Philippe Auguste (Philip 2, 1165-1223, king of France from 1180 until his death), victory over the English at Mantis in 1188

Coronation of Hugues Capet (941-996) in Noyon in 987. This coronation marked the beginning of the Capetians dynasty
PCT4264746 Coronation of Hugues Capet (941-996) in Noyon in 987. This coronation marked the beginning of the Capetians dynasty, kings of France who regained, in direct or indirect sucession

Interview in 1023 of Henri 2 (known as the lame and the saint, 973-1024), German Emperor
PCT4264735 Interview in 1023 of Henri 2 (known as the lame and the saint, 973-1024), German Emperor (Duke of Baviere and King of Germania) and Robert 2 the Pieux (970-1031)

Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving)
PCT4261300 Illustration for Gulliver's Travels written by Jonathan Swift, 1845 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Illustration of Jules Verne's novel "Le chateau des Carpathes", edition Hetzel/Voyages extraordinaire
PCT4259943 Illustration of Jules Verne's novel "Le chateau des Carpathes", edition Hetzel/Voyages extraordinaire, written between 1884 and 1889, published in 1892

Illustration for Jules Verne "Tribulations of a Chinaman in China", 1879 (engraving)
PCT4259740 Illustration for Jules Verne "Tribulations of a Chinaman in China", 1879 (engraving) by Benett, Leon (1839-1917); (add.info.: drawing by Leon Benett)

Drawing by Leon Benett, illustrating the beginning of the first chapter of Jules Verne's book "The
PCT4259728 Drawing by Leon Benett, illustrating the beginning of the first chapter of Jules Verne's book "The Tribulations of a Chinese in China" - Hetzel edition/Extraordinary Voyages

Drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne "The 500 million of the Begum" - edition
PCT4259674 Drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne "The 500 million of the Begum" - edition Hetzel/Extraordinary Voyages 1879. "

Dionysos vetu of grape clusters standing in front of Mount Vesuve - Fresco from Pompei
PCT4293630 Dionysos vetu of grape clusters standing in front of Mount Vesuve - Fresco from Pompei, casa diel centenario (centenario house) - Naples, National Archeological Museum, (Napoli)

Legendary Paris: Merlin and the Fee Vivianne arrive in front of the island where the city will be born - " What is
PCT4282306 Legendary Paris: Merlin and the Fee Vivianne arrive in front of the island where the city will be born - " What is this river? La Seine - And this village

Dragon sculpts on the main iron gate made by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926), 1884-1887 Finca Guell
PCT4280489 Dragon sculpts on the main iron gate made by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926), 1884-1887 Finca Guell, Avenida Pedralbes 7-15, Barcelona (Spain). Photo by Patrice Cartier

Master Francois Rabelais (1483 or 1494-1553) has his work table reflecting his work and his characters
PCT4285146 Master Francois Rabelais (1483 or 1494-1553) has his work table reflecting his work and his characters: drawing (1870) by Albert Robida (1848-1926)

Sea baths: the raft. Engraving by Albert Robida, circa 1900
PCT4267112 Sea baths: the raft. Engraving by Albert Robida, circa 1900. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Sea baths: the raft. Engraving by Albert Robida, circa 1900.); Photo © Gusman

Alchemist consulting his grimoires (magical - cabalistic formulas) under the eyes of an owl
PCT4284936 Alchemist consulting his grimoires (magical - cabalistic formulas) under the eyes of an owl and a demon - the frame of the image is shaped by a snake bites its tail - Lettrine forming

Saint Malo or Saint Maclou (Sant Malou in Breton, also known as Malo d'Aleth)
PCT4287982 Saint Malo or Saint Maclou (Sant Malou in Breton, also known as Malo d'Aleth) one of the holy founders of Brittany at the bow of his boat - Engraving by Adolphe Gusman

Hospital (hospital) Sant Pau de Barcelona (Barcelona) designed by the Catalan architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner
PCT4288628 Hospital (hospital) Sant Pau de Barcelona (Barcelona) designed by the Catalan architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner (1850-1923)

monkey painter painting a painting, 1909 (engraving)
PCT4286150 monkey painter painting a painting, 1909 (engraving) by Cohl, Emile (1857-1938); (add.info.: Image of an anime cartoon by Emile Cohl (1857-1938)

The army of Quaresmeprenant. Soldiers are represented as fish, some of which have only the aretes
PCT4272149 The army of Quaresmeprenant. Soldiers are represented as fish, some of which have only the aretes, by reference to Careme's lean (young) meal

Centaurs soldiers taking a Centaur prisoner. Drawing by Albert Robida (1848-1926)
PCT4272523 Centaurs soldiers taking a Centaur prisoner. Drawing by Albert Robida (1848-1926) in his book "The island of the centaurs", 1912

Sindbad the sailor (Sinbad) - tale of the thousand and one (1001) nights - illustration of a 1948 book (Fortin edition)
PCT4278213 Sindbad the sailor (Sinbad) - tale of the thousand and one (1001) nights - illustration of a 1948 book (Fortin edition)

Two lovers by the water (river - lake - sea) with a boat (sailing boat - sailboat) in the distance - etching (detail)
PCT4278542 Two lovers by the water (river - lake - sea) with a boat (sailing boat - sailboat) in the distance - etching (detail) by Tony Johannot (Antoine Johannot said)

Mountain stream with rocks and waterfall in the middle of a forest. Drawing by Leon Benett grave by Meaulle for
PCT4277165 Mountain stream with rocks and waterfall in the middle of a forest. Drawing by Leon Benett grave by Meaulle for the Hetzel edition of the book by Elysee (Elisee) Reclus (1830-1905)

Hotel d'Assezat, Toulouse, in the 19th century. Engraving after a watercolour by Joseph Pennell illustrating Henry
PCT4274871 Hotel d'Assezat, Toulouse, in the 19th century. Engraving after a watercolour by Joseph Pennell illustrating Henry James's book "A little tour in France"

Illsutration for Voyage en Espagne written by Charles Davillier published in 1866 (engraving)
PCT4267159 Illsutration for Voyage en Espagne written by Charles Davillier published in 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Roland, count of the march of Brittany died by a detachment of Vascons (Basques)
PCT4264774 Roland, count of the march of Brittany died by a detachment of Vascons (Basques) in 778 in the valley of Ronceveaux (Pyrenees)

Philip 6 of Valois (1293-1350), king of France from 1328 to 1350, first king of the Valois dynasty
PCT4264757 Philip 6 of Valois (1293-1350), king of France from 1328 to 1350, first king of the Valois dynasty, riding at the head of his troops when he took power in 1328

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"Gusman: A Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the world of Gusman, where Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" sets the stage for a sentimental plot against a backdrop of historical frescoes. Picture yourself in early 20th-century Paris, captivated by the beauty of Otero captured on a postcard from that era. Leandre's fiery act of smashing a guitar on Matamores' head comes to life through an illustration, adding drama and intensity to this tale. Sarah Bernhardt takes center stage in Jules Barbier's play "The Trial of Joan of Arc, " transporting us back to 1890 with her powerful performance. François Boucher's enchanting illustration for Molière's "Le Dépit Amoureux" evokes emotions as love unfolds before our eyes. Scapin's Furries, one of Molière's most iconic scenes, reveals Argante hiding behind Scapin while Silvestre threatens with his sword. As we turn the pages of the first volume from the famous edition of Molière's works in 1734, we are transported further into history. Pierre Zaccone’s engravings depict Les Octopeuvres de Paris, offering glimpses into life during that time. Giovanni Giordano captures Mr. Darras' hearing in exquisite detail through his 19th-century engraving. The illustrations accompanying Jules Verne’s "20, 000 Leagues Under the Seas" immerse us in an underwater adventure like no other. Finally, Gustave Doré brings Moses descending from Sinai with the tables of Law to life—a profound representation encompassing teaching, religion, faith—inspired by The Bible itself. In Gusman’s world lies an amalgamation of artistry and literature—an exploration that transcends time and space—where each hint unravels stories waiting to be discovered anew.