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"Mangin: A French General's Legacy in WWI and the Beauty of Botanical Illustrations" In the tumultuous era of World War I

Background imageMangin Collection: French Generals in Wwi

French Generals in Wwi
General Jean Degoutte, French Sixth Army general; General Charles Mangin; and General Henri Berthelot of the French Fifth Army

Background imageMangin Collection: The use of Mangin's optical telegraph, 1850

The use of Mangin's optical telegraph, 1850
3480163 The use of Mangin's optical telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the use of Mangin's optical telegraph. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of a snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of a snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, 1897 (lithograph)
5855515 Botanical illustration of a snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in fabric, cross-stitch tapestry, and relief mold patterns

The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in fabric, cross-stitch tapestry, and relief mold patterns. Lithograph by C. G
5855493 The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in fabric, cross-stitch tapestry, and relief mold patterns. Lithograph by C. G. Schlumberger, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, and flower parts, 1897 (lithograph)

The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, and flower parts, 1897 (lithograph)
5855492 The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, and flower parts, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by Marc Mangin with pochoir (stencil)

Background imageMangin Collection: The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass, wallpaper, fabric and tile patterns

The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass, wallpaper, fabric and tile patterns
5855490 The poppy, Papaver somniferum, in stained glass, wallpaper, fabric and tile patterns. Lithograph by Marc Mangin, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph)

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph)
5855517 Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by J)

Background imageMangin Collection: Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph)

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph)
5855516 Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabrics, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns

Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855511 Arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, as a design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Geranium motif in wallpaper, border and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)

Geranium motif in wallpaper, border and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855505 Geranium motif in wallpaper, border and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of a geranium flower, petals, leaves, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of a geranium flower, petals, leaves, 1897 (lithograph)
5855503 Botanical illustration of a geranium flower, petals, leaves, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by J)

Background imageMangin Collection: Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower in patterns for wallpaper, stained glass and tiles

Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower in patterns for wallpaper, stained glass and tiles, 1897 (lithograph)
5855496 Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower in patterns for wallpaper, stained glass and tiles, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabric

Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabric, 1897 (lithograph)
5855519 Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, as design motif in wallpaper, borders and fabric, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, 1897 (lithograph)
5855518 Botanical illustration of Solomons seal, Polygonatum multiflorum, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Cyclamen persicum plant as motif in designs for tapestry, fabric and wallpaper

Cyclamen persicum plant as motif in designs for tapestry, fabric and wallpaper
5855508 Cyclamen persicum plant as motif in designs for tapestry, fabric and wallpaper. Lithograph by Anna Martin, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Gourd in fabric and wallpaper patterns, 1897 (lithograph)

Gourd in fabric and wallpaper patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855499 Gourd in fabric and wallpaper patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by Schlumberger with pochoir (stencil)

Background imageMangin Collection: Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower parts, 1897 (lithograph)

Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower parts, 1897 (lithograph)
5855494 Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris, flower parts, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by Marc Mangin with pochoir (stencil)

Background imageMangin Collection: General Charles Mangin, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal

General Charles Mangin, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
698737 General Charles Mangin, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st May 1916 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageMangin Collection: Cyclamen persicum motif in patterns for lace, wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph)

Cyclamen persicum motif in patterns for lace, wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph)
5855507 Cyclamen persicum motif in patterns for lace, wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Cyclamen plant, with details of the flower, leaves, petals, 1897 (lithograph)

Cyclamen plant, with details of the flower, leaves, petals, 1897 (lithograph)
5855506 Cyclamen plant, with details of the flower, leaves, petals, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of the crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of the crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, 1897 (lithograph)
5855500 Botanical illustration of the crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of the gourd, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of the gourd, 1897 (lithograph)
5855497 Botanical illustration of the gourd, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by Marc Mangin with pochoir (stencil)

Background imageMangin Collection: Columbine flower, Aquilegia vulgaris, in patterns for wallpaper, fabric and vase, 1897 (lithograph)

Columbine flower, Aquilegia vulgaris, in patterns for wallpaper, fabric and vase, 1897 (lithograph)
5855495 Columbine flower, Aquilegia vulgaris, in patterns for wallpaper, fabric and vase, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in wallpaper and tile patterns, 1897 (lithograph)

The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in wallpaper and tile patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855491 The water lily, Nelumbo lutea, in wallpaper and tile patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, as design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)

Jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, as design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855513 Jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, as design motif in wallpaper and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of the jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, showing parts of flower

Botanical illustration of the jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, showing parts of flower, 1897 (lithograph)
5855512 Botanical illustration of the jonquil, Narcissus jonquilla, showing parts of flower, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, 1897 (lithograph)

Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, 1897 (lithograph)
5855509 Botanical illustration of the arrowhead, Sagittaria sagittifolia, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: Geranium motifs in patterns for wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph)

Geranium motifs in patterns for wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph)
5855504 Geranium motifs in patterns for wallpaper and fabric, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info.: Lithograph by J)

Background imageMangin Collection: Crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, in wallpaper and fabric patterns

Crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, in wallpaper and fabric patterns, and as design for a steel art object
5855502 Crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, in wallpaper and fabric patterns, and as design for a steel art object, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset

Background imageMangin Collection: Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)

Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph)
5855498 Gourd in wallpaper, stained glass and fabric patterns, 1897 (lithograph) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); (add.info)

Background imageMangin Collection: General Mangan, (1919). Creator: Unknown

General Mangan, (1919). Creator: Unknown
General Mangan, (1919). Portrait of French soldier Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925): The heroic defender of Verdun

Background imageMangin Collection: City Hall, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown

City Hall, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
City Hall, New York, c1897. New York City Hall in Lower Manhattan, was constructed from 1803 to 1812 and designed in French Renaissance Revival style by architects Joseph-Francois Mangin

Background imageMangin Collection: General Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925), French general during World War I, 1917

General Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925), French general during World War I, 1917. During the First World War Mangin rose from divisional command to that of the 10th Army

Background imageMangin Collection: Charles Mangin, French soldier, 1918

Charles Mangin, French soldier, 1918. Mangin was a general in the French Army during the First World War. Nicknamed the Butcher by his troops

Background imageMangin Collection: Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Searchlight

Paris, France - La Tour Eiffel, Searchlight. Date: circa 1889

Background imageMangin Collection: General Charles Mangin, French army officer, WW1

General Charles Mangin, French army officer, WW1
General Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925), French army officer during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1916

Background imageMangin Collection: Mangin Photo

Mangin Photo
CHARLES M E MANGIN French military commander, notably during World War One, photographed in 1918. Date: 1866 - 1925

Background imageMangin Collection: Mangin 1861 Albumen silver print glass negative

Mangin 1861 Albumen silver print glass negative
Artokoloro

Background imageMangin Collection: Portrait of Charles Mangin (b / w photo)

Portrait of Charles Mangin (b / w photo)
XIR698866 Portrait of Charles Mangin (b/w photo) by Walery, Stanislaus (fl.c.1890-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925)

Background imageMangin Collection: CHARLES MANGIN (1866-1925). French general during World War I

CHARLES MANGIN (1866-1925). French general during World War I. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageMangin Collection: Hero of the Marnes novel role. General Joseph Mangin, who is writing a series

Hero of the Marnes novel role. General Joseph Mangin, who is writing a series of articles on child welfare for a French publishing house. 21st February 1925

Background imageMangin Collection: General Charles Mangin (1866-1925) French army officer who had command in the First World War

General Charles Mangin (1866-1925) French army officer who had command in the First World War. At the end of thear he was appointed to the Supreme War Council. Mangin in 1918

Background imageMangin Collection: French generals in Villers-Cotterets, France, WW1

French generals in Villers-Cotterets, France, WW1
French generals Mangin, Duparge and Petain in Villers-Cotterets, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. They are in the main square

Background imageMangin Collection: General Charles Mangin, French army officer

General Charles Mangin, French army officer
General Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin (1866-1925), French army officer during the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Background imageMangin Collection: Optical telegraphy, 19th century

Optical telegraphy, 19th century
Optical telegraphy. Historical artwork of a light- signalling device used in optical telegraphy. This is a Mangin projector, invented by colonel Mangin in the early 1880s

Background imageMangin Collection: Charles M E Mangin

Charles M E Mangin
Charles Marie Emmanuel MANGIN French explorer and military commander in Africa, member of Marchand Mission, later several expeditions as well as military campaigns



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"Mangin: A French General's Legacy in WWI and the Beauty of Botanical Illustrations" In the tumultuous era of World War I, one name stood out among the French generals - General Charles Mangin. Known for his audacity and strategic brilliance, Mangin led his underlings with unwavering determination on the battlefields. However, amidst the chaos of war, a controversial statement emerged - "A Black is as good as two Boches. " This phrase adorned the front cover illustration of Le Rire Rouge on February 17th, 1917. While this caption delves into history's darker side, let us now shift our focus to nature's exquisite creations. In 1897 lithographs by C. G. Schlumberger caught our attention; they depicted Nelumbo lutea or water lilies in fabric, cross-stitch tapestry, and relief mold patterns. The delicate beauty captured within these prints evokes a sense of tranquility amidst chaos. Similarly captivating was Marc Mangin's lithograph from that same year showcasing Papaver somniferum or poppies adorning stained glass windows, wallpaper designs, fabrics, and tile patterns. These vibrant red flowers symbolize remembrance and resilience even during times of strife. Not limited to poppies alone were botanical illustrations featuring Galanthus nivalis or snowdrops as design motifs in wallpapers borders and fabrics. Their ethereal charm added elegance to any space while Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia) found its place as an intricate pattern in wallpapers and fabric designs. Geraniums also took center stage with their vibrant hues showcased through wallpaper borders and fabric patterns inspired by their petals and leaves. Meanwhile Aquilegia vulgaris or columbines graced various mediums such as stained glass windows tiles alongside stunning floral arrangements. As we reflect upon both history's triumphs and nature's wonders encapsulated within these lithographs, we are reminded of the intricate tapestry that is life.