Levasseur Collection

Nungessers Attempt - 1
French WW1 air ace Charles Nungesser, with colleague Coli, before their attempt to fly the Atlantic in the Oiseau Blanc ( White Bird ) : they vanish, either at sea or in Maine

Levasseur Antoinette IV replica 8. One of two Antoinette IV replicas built by Hants & Sussex Aviation at Portsmouth Airport

French bass Nicolas Levasseur as Don Juan in Dom Sebastien by Gaetano Donizetti, Theatre de l Opera, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

The Children of France, from The Songs of Beranger, 1829

Portrait of the composer Louise-Aglae Massart (1827-1887). Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Portrait of the singer Nicolas-Prosper Levasseur (1791-1871). Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

French Navy recruitment poster, c1930-1945. Artist: Roger Levasseur
French Navy recruitment poster, c1930-1945

Rouen Choeur de la Cathedrale Levasseur French
Rouen. Choeur de la Cathedrale; Levasseur (French, active 1900s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Jean Charles Levasseur after Jean Bernard Restout (French, 1734 - 1816), Jean Restout, engraving with etching

Jean Charles Levasseur after Hubert Franazois Gravelot (French, 1734 - 1816), Ciel! a┼¢ ciel! qui vois-je a ses ca┼¢ta© s?, etching and engraving

Les Miserables, from London, A Pilgrimage by William Blanchard Jerrold
XJF441934 Les Miserables, from London, A Pilgrimage by William Blanchard Jerrold, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by A)

Nungessers Attempt - 3
The Oiseau Blanc ( White Bird ) piloted by French WW1 air ace Charles Nungesser, with colleague Coli, at Paris before their fatal attempt to fly the Atlantic, never explained

Nungessers Attempt - 2
The Oiseau Blanc ( White Bird ) piloted by French WW1 air ace Charles Nungesser, with colleague Coli, before their attempt to fly the Atlantic : they will vanish at sea or in Maine

Levasseur Monoplane
Levasseurs Gastambide- Mengin monoplane, the first of a series (later known as Antoinette ): several models of this very advanced design are produced in 1908

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Levasseur, a name that echoes through various realms of art and history. From Nungesser's daring attempt to conquer the skies in his Levasseur Antoinette IV replica, to the enchanting melodies composed by Louise-Aglae Massart, this name holds a legacy. In the world of music, French bass Nicolas Levasseur mesmerized audiences with his portrayal of Don Juan. His powerful voice resonated through grand opera houses, leaving listeners captivated by his talent. But it wasn't just musicians who carried the Levasseur name into fame. The visual arts also embraced this surname with pride. Portraitist Nicolas-Prosper Levasseur immortalized countless individuals through his brushstrokes, capturing their essence for generations to admire. Even beyond individual achievements, the Levasseurs contributed to collective works of art. In "The Children of France" from Beranger's Songs collection, their voices harmoniously blended together in an ode to their homeland. The artistic influence extended beyond canvases and concert halls as well. Roger Levasseur's captivating design skills shone brightly in a French Navy recruitment poster during the mid-20th century. His artwork beckoned young souls towards adventure on the high seas. Religion too found solace in the presence of Levasseurs. The Rouen Choeur de la Cathedrale echoed with heavenly hymns led by none other than Jean Charles Levasseur himself after Jean Bernard Restout and Hubert Franazois Gravelot left their mark on religious imagery under his guidance. And let us not forget about literature. William Blanchard Jerrold took readers on a pilgrimage through London in Les Miserables - a journey where even amidst despair and hardship, hope blossomed like wildflowers thanks to characters like those bearing the illustrious name: le Vas-seul (the lonely one).