Laurent Collection

Ghost plant or Indian pipe, Monotropa uniflora. Monotrope a une fleur. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, Linnea boreale. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Goose barnacles, Alepas species 1, 2, Pentalepas laevis 3, Pollicipes 4, and goose neck barnacle, Pollicipes pollicipes 4, 5, extinct Litholepas 6

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. Under house arrest. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting, c1820, by Jean Antoine Laurent

German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides. Cactus phyllanthoides, Cactus speciosus, Catto elegante. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Tropical pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes indica, Nepente dell Indie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Lychee fruit, Litchi chinensis. Euphoria punicea, Scythalia chinensis, Euforia color di sangue. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

LAVOISIER, Marie Anne Pierrette (1758-1836); Lavoisier, Antoine-Laurent (1743-1794). Lavoisiers wife and collaborator.; French chemist. Lavoisier

Octopus and squid species
Common octopus, Octopus vulgaris 1, musky octopus, Eledone moschata 2, European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3, and glass squid, Cranchia scabra 4

Norway lobster and shrimp
Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus 1, and shrimp, Atya scabra 2. Nefrope di Norvegia, Atia spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae
Crane flower or bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia della Regina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Tetratheca glandulosa, Tetrateca glandulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

French actor Joseph Laurent as Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Allegory of Grammar, 1650. Artist: La Hyre, Laurent, de (1606-1656)
Allegory of Grammar, 1650. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Laurent Bordelon
LAURENT BORDELON French churchman and dramatist. Date: 1653 - 1730

Harrods advertisement Yves St Laurent dress
Advertisement for London department store, Harrods, featuring a knee length, long-sleeved shift dress designed by Yves St Laurent but made in London exclusively for Harrods

Ducks Resting Sunshine 1753 Oil canvas 25 1 / 2 x 31 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving)
539945 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, discovered oxygen

Madame Marie Laurent and Antoinette in La Corde de Pendu by Ferdinand Laloue and Anicet Bourgeois
FLO4632973 Madame Marie Laurent and Antoinette in La Corde de Pendu by Ferdinand Laloue and Anicet Bourgeois, Theatre du Cirque Olympique, 1844

Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases
539948 Lavoisier's apparatus for weighing gases. by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: From his Traite Elementaire de Chimie, Paris, 1789)

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1894), French chemist, demonstrating his discovery of oxygen, 1776
539933 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1894), French chemist, demonstrating his discovery of oxygen, 1776. 1874 (engraving from Louis Figuier Vies des Savant Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle)

Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right)
539942 Lavoisier's apparatus for synthesizing water from hydrogen (left) and oxygen (right). From Robert Routledge A Popular History of Science, London, 1881

Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique
5855441 Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique; (add.info.: Laurent as Canari in "Le Ciel et l'Enfer" at the Ambigu Comique)

Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855434 Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info.: Laurent as Planchet in "Le Roi des Halles" at the Theatre Lyrique Handcoloured lithograph by)

Pierre-Marie Laurent as the king in "Si J'etais Roi" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855418 Pierre-Marie Laurent as the king in "Si J'etais Roi" at the Theatre Lyrique.; (add.info.: Baritone singer Pierre-Marie Laurent as the king in the lavish comic opera by Aldolphe)

The Court of Lions in the Alhambra, 1870. Creator: Laurent, Juan (1816-1886)
The Court of Lions in the Alhambra, 1870. Private Collection

Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819), Later Queen of Spain, 1765. Creator: Laurent Pecheux
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819), Later Queen of Spain, 1765

Jequirity bean or rosary pea, Abrus precatorius, Abro da corone. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Fossils of extinct ammonite species. Ammonite di Caen, Ammonite di Deslongchamps, Ammonite di Bayeux, Ammonite di Braikenridge

Parasitic plant, Cytinus hypocistis, Citino ipocistide. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Hermit crabs and coconut crab
Hermit crab, Pagurus excavatus 1, common hermit crab in shell, Pagurus bernhardus 2, and coconut crab, Birgus latro 3. Paguro angoloso, Paguro bernardo, Birgo ladro

Yellow mombin or hog plum, Spondias monbin. Spondia di frutti rossi. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Common guava, Psidium guajava
Common guava, yellow guava or lemon guava, Psidium guajava (Psidium pomiferum, Psidio pomifero). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Rhytidophyllum grande. Gesnere a grandes feuilles, Gesneria grandis. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Mayapple, Podophyllum peltatum
May apple, mayapple, American mandrake, wild mandrake and ground lemon, Podophyllum peltatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae
Crane flower or bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae, Strelitzia della Regina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Javillo or antidote caccoon fruit, Fevillea cordifolia. (Fevillea hederacea, Fevillea a foglie d ellera). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Red mangrove, Rhozophora mangle, Rizofora dei paduli. Mangle. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Mexican cotton, Gossypium hirsutum
Upland cotton or Mexican cotton, Gossypium hirsutum. (Gossypium tricuspidatum, Gossypium religiosum, Cotone di tre punte)

Changeable velvetberry, Stachytarpheta mutabilis
Changeable velvetberry, coral porterweed, pink snakeweed, red snakeweed or pink rat tail, Stachytarpheta mutabilis, Verbena mutabilis, Verbena di fiori cangianti

Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus, etc
Peanut worms, Sipunculus nudus 1, Siphonosoma cumanense 4, etc. Sipunculo nudo, Sipunculo microrinco, Sipunculo macrorinco, Sipunculo commestible

Sea mice, Aphrodita aculeata and Laetmonice hystrix
Sea mouse, Aphrodita aculeata 1 and Laetmonice hystrix 2. Afrodita aculeata, Ermione ispida. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Fish leech and freshwater leeches: Branchiobdellida 1, Pontobdella spinosa 2, Whitmania laevis 3, Hirudo vittata 4, Piscicola geometra 5, Ichthyobdella geometra 5, Geobdella trochetii 6

Black leech, horse leech, etc
Common black leech, Hirudo verbana, var. nigra. 1, horse leech, Haemopis sanguisuga 2, Nile leech, Limnatis nilotica 3, medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis. 4

Medicinal leech species
European medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis species 1, 2. Hirudo verbana 3, Erpobdella octoculata 4, 5. Mignatta, Latrobdella medicinilais viridis, tessellata, L provincialis, L

Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm, Triaenophorus nodulosus 3. Bothriocefalo coronato, B. corolla, Trienoforo noduloso

Princess Margaret at Dior fashion show at Blenheim
A Dior mannequin curtsies before Princess Margaret in the Long Library at Blenheim Palace as she displays the highlight of the collection, a white satin off-the-shoulder evening dress named Blenheim

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"Laurent: A Mysterious Journey through Nature and History" Step into the enchanting world of Laurent, where nature's secrets unfold before your eyes. From the ethereal Ghost plant or Indian pipe, also known as Monotropa uniflora, to the delicate beauty of Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a treasure trove of botanical wonders. But that's not all; delve deeper into Laurent's realm and discover unexpected marvels like Goose barnacles clinging to rocky shores and the vibrant German empress cactus (Disocactus phyllanthoides) blooming with regal elegance. As you wander further, prepare for an olfactory delight with the elusive Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum). Its earthy aroma will transport you to ancient forests where this prized delicacy hides beneath the soil. Speaking of namesakes, let us introduce you to Laurent Bordelon – a name echoing through history. Perhaps he was an explorer captivated by these very natural wonders? And who can forget that iconic Harrods advertisement featuring a stunning Yves St Laurent dress? Fashion meets nature in perfect harmony within Laurent's captivating narrative. Yet our journey doesn't end there; we encounter great minds like Galileo Galilei himself. Despite being under house arrest, his astronomical discoveries continue to inspire generations. Intriguingly intertwined with Galileo's story is Marie Anne Pierrette Lavoisier – a pioneering chemist whose contributions shaped modern science alongside her husband Antoine Lavoisier. Nature never ceases to amaze us as we stumble upon extraordinary species such as Tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes distillatoria), luring unsuspecting insects into their carnivorous embrace. And let's not forget about Octopus and squid species gracefully navigating ocean depths or Norway lobster and shrimp thriving in chilly waters. Laurent invites you on an immersive adventure where legends intertwine with the wonders of nature.