Martinet Collection

Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver)
985787 Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sanguin)

Badminton match. Illustration by Pierre Martinet
" Badminton match. Illustration by Pierre Martinet of the series " Le go� Paris". Etching. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)."

Man and woman in Mexican national costumes for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie published by Hautecoeur Freres, Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit)
Woman in costume as Night (la Nuit) in a dress decorated with stars and zodiac signs for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris

Vue interieure de l Assemblee du Champs-de-Mai... 1815, (1921). Creator
Vue Interieure De L Assemblee Du Champ-De-Mai Au Moment De La Presentation Des Drapeaux, 1 June 1815, (1921). View of the crowd on the Champ de Mai in Paris, as the flags are presented

Nord NC-701 Martinet SE-KAL (msn 159), at Arlanda Flygmuseum, Stockholm, ca1985. Date: circa 1985

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Martinet; Swift; Segler (engraving)
7196674 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Martinet; Swift; Segler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martinet; Swift; Segler)

Cape bishop and pin-tailed parrotfinch
Cape bishop, Euplectes capensis 1, and pin-tailed parrotfinch, Erythrura prasina 2. Gros-bec de Coromandel, Gros-bec de Java

Homecoming procession for William Curtis, 1821
Homecoming procession for William Curtis, Lord Mayor of London, 1821. Aldermen and shopkeepers carry torches beside the carriage. Procession and Te Deum Chaunt for Sir Billy Biscuit

Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball
Woman in fancy dress costume as an imp (Diablotin) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published in Paris, 1880s

Soprano Zulma Bouffar in Mille & Une Nuits
Zulma Bouffar, French soprano, in the role as Abou Hassan in One Thousand and One Nights at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1881. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1881

Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo, 1879
Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo performed at the Theatre de la Renaissance, 1879. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1879

Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

French soprano Caroline Carvalho in Faust
Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, French soprano, in the role of Marguerite in Charles Gounods Faust at the Theatre de l Opera, 1870s. Handcoloured lithograph by A

Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets
Woman in costume as a gypsy girl (zingara) dancing with castanets. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the opera Carmen
Marguerite Chapuy, French soprano, in the role of Micaela in Bizets opera Carmen at the Theatre de l Opera Comique, 1875. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1875

Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume as a pansy (pensee) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph by published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Sylvie Flour in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du
Sylvie Flour as the First Bazaar Merchant in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1881. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1881

Singer Marguerite Priola as Abeille in the comic opera l Ombre performed at the Theatre Imperial de l Opera-Comique, 1870. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1870

Woman in costume of Spring for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume of spring (le printemps) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph by A. Morlon published by Hautecoeur Freres, Paris, 1880s

Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess
Woman in costume as a shepherdess (bergere) of the era of Louis XV and Marie Antionette for a masquerade ball. Handcoloured lithograph after A. H. published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, Paris. Designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Marguerite Ugalde, French mezzo-soprano, as Falka in the operetta Le Droit d Ainesse by Chassaigne, Leterrier and Vanloo, 1883. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1883

Women in costume as Bebe designed by Alfred Grevin
Woman in costume as Bebe designed by the caricaturist Alfred Grevin. Handcoloured lithograph by published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball
Woman in costume as a magician (magicienne) for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris. Designed by M. Robin. Handcoloured lithograph published by Martinet, Paris, 1880s

Marie Montbazon, French actress and singer
Marie Montbazon as Bettina in La Mascotte, a comic opera by Chivot and Audran, performed at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1880

Marie Caroline Miolan-Carvalho, French soprano, as Marguerite in Les Huguenots, the grand opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Handcoloured lithograph after A. Morlon published by Martinet, Paris, 1870

Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, 1879
Soprano singer Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, a comic opera by Chivot and Duru, at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1879

Woman in costume as a lawyer from the comedy Le Divorce, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Depose published by S. Miller, London, 1880s

Emilie Mily Meyer, French soprano, 1879
Emilie Mily Meyer, French soprano, as Jacqueline in the operetta La Petite Mademoiselle (1879) at the Theatre de la Renaissance

Underwing moths, Catocala pacta and Catocala coniuncta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Five old men play a game of boules or bowls, circa 1800. Copied from Martinets Caricatures Parisiennes. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Moustached treeswift and moustached turca
Moustached treeswift, Hemiprocne mystacea, and moustached turca, Pteroptochos megapodius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris

Black-throated trogon, Trogon rufus, female (Rufous curucui, Trogon rufus). Copied from Martinets illustration of the Couroucou a queue rousse de Cayenne for Buffon

The Pont St. Michel; after Martinet (engraving)
725432 The Pont St. Michel; after Martinet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pont St. Michel; after Martinet)

White-headed Eagle, c. 1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border)
985936 White-headed Eagle, c.1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); 31.5x23.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White-headed Eagle)

SNCAC NC. 702 Martinet F-BAOO
SNCAC NC.702 Martinet F-BAOO (msn 121). During the second World War the ReichsLufttfahr Ministerium (RLM) dispersed manufacture of (usually)

Hec est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century
He c est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century

Les alliess appretent apousser les operations du siè
Les alliess appretent a pousser les operations du siege avec plus de vigueur que jamais... from Actualites, published in Le Charivari, February 26, 1855, February 26, 1855

The landscape painters, the first copies nature, the second copies the first, from The artists, published in Le Charivari, May 12, 1865, May 12, 1865

Le Gout du Jour, No. 21: Les Modernes Incroyables, from Caricatures Parisiennes, ca. 1815

Les Visites, Musee Grotesque, No. 21, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Les Visites, Musee Grotesque, No. 21, early 19th century

Recontre d Anglais a Paris;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 23, ca. 1815
Recontre d Anglais a Paris; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 23, ca. 1815

L Amour et les Graces Arrivant de Londres;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 24, 1815
L Amour et les Graces Arrivant de Londres; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 24, 1815

La Promenade en Bokei;Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 26, 1816
La Promenade en Bokei; Le Supreme Bon-Ton No. 26, 1816

Le Gout du Jour ou Des Chinois du Boulevard Coblentz, from Caricatures Parisiennes, ca. 1815

The Kennel, from the series Hunting Scenes, 1829. Creator: Alexandre Gabriel Decamps
The Kennel, from the series Hunting Scenes, 1829

The Climb, from the series Hunting Scenes, 1829. Creator: Alexandre Gabriel Decamps
The Climb, from the series Hunting Scenes, 1829

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"Martinet: A Multifaceted Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "martinet, " a term that transcends boundaries and takes us on a captivating journey through various realms. From a thrilling badminton match illustrated by Pierre Martinet to the sleek Nord NC-701 Martinet SE-KAL aircraft soaring through the skies, martinets have left their mark in different domains. Intriguingly, our exploration leads us to encounter a man and woman adorned in vibrant Mexican national costumes, celebrating their rich heritage. Meanwhile, another scene unfolds before our eyes as we witness a woman elegantly dressed as Night (la Nuit), adding an ethereal touch to any occasion. Delving further into history, we stumble upon an enchanting depiction of the Assembly of Champs-de-Mai in 1815. This mesmerizing artwork from 1921 captures the essence of that momentous gathering with its intricate details. Additionally, Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to martinets alongside Swift and Segler through an exquisite engraving. The allure continues with Le Sanguin's hand-colored engraving from 1780, embellished with gold and silver accents. It showcases delicate beauty while portraying nature's wonders—a Cape bishop bird accompanied by a pin-tailed parrotfinch—inviting us to marvel at their splendor. As we traverse time once more, we find ourselves amidst William Curtis' homecoming procession in 1821—an event brimming with joy and celebration. And what better way to revel than by donning elaborate costumes? A woman captivates all as she transforms into an imp for a masquerade ball—an embodiment of mischief and intrigue. Music fills the air as soprano Zulma Bouffar graces Mille & Une Nuits with her enchanting voice—a performance that transports listeners to distant lands filled with tales untold.