Maurice Collection (page 8)

Maurice Barrymore, British actor, 1886. Artist: Barraud
Maurice Barrymore, British actor, 1886. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VII, January to June, 1886, edited by Clement Scott, Carson & Comerford, London, 1886

Maurice Ravel, French composer, 1931. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1950, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1850-1950

Maurice Barres, French journalist, novelist and politician, 1914. An anti-semitic nationalist, Barres (1862-1923) was a supporter of General Georges Boulanger

Maurice Rollinat, French poet, playing the piano, 1902. Rollinat was a musician as well as a poet, and set some of his poems to music, performing them at Le Chat Noir cabaret

Maurice Rollinat, French poet, 1888. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1865-1905, 4th album, Editions MD, Paris

Maurice Maeterlinck, Belgian playwright, poet and essayist, 1915. A member of the Symbolist movement, Maeterlinck (1862-1949) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1911

Autumn Sunset, 1911-1912. Artist: J Maurice
Autumn Sunset, 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1911-1912)

Sir Malcom Campbell (1885-1948) in Bluebird, Daytona Beach, Florida, 7th March 1935 1936)
Sir Malcom Campbell (1885-1948) in BlueBird, Daytona Beach, Florida, 7th March 1935 1936). Campbell set a world land speed record of 272.46 mph at Daytona, Florida in 1933

Prince Maurice, son of the Queen of Bohemia, (1815). Prince Maurice von Simmern, Count Palatine of the Rhine (1620-1652), was the son of Frederick V and Elizabeth of Bohemia

Colonel JF Maurice, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Colonel JF Maurice, 1890. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890)

Nelsons First Footing in the Navy, Chatham, 1771. Horatio Nelsons (1758-1805) began in 1771 when he joined HMS Raisonnable, a 64-gun third rate, as midshipman and coxwain

Prince Maurice III, (1620-1652). Prince Maurice von Simmern, Count Palatine of the Rhine, was the son of Frederick V and Elizabeth of Bohemia

Maurice Chevalier, French actor and popular entertainer, 1934-1935. Chevalier (1888-1972) was a French actor and popular entertainer. His signature songs included Louise, Mimi, and Valentine

Letter from Charles I to his nephew, Prince Maurice, 20th September 1645. Artist: King Charles I
Letter from Charles I to his nephew, Prince Maurice, 20th September 1645. Letter written from Newtown by King Charles I to his nephew, Prince Maurice

Maurice Chevalier, French actor, 1933. Chevalier (1888-1972) was a French actor and popular entertainer. His signature songs included Louise, Mimi, and Valentine

General Maurice Sarrail, Allied commander in Greece during World War I, (1926). Sarrail (1856-1929) commanded the French 3rd Army on the Western Front from August 1914

Air cavalry, attacking the infantry, 1918, (1926). Artist: Maurice Busset
Air cavalry, attacking the infantry, 1918, (1926)

Maurice Boyau, leading French fighter ace of the First World War, 1914-1918. The Captain of the French rugby team before World War I

Michel Fokine, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, 1911. Fokine (1880-1942) in the Ballets Russes production of the ballet Daphnis et Chloe, which he choreogaphed

Illustration from the book La Vie de Jeanne d Arc, 1896. Artist: Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel
Illustration from the book La Vie de Jeanne d Arc, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of AS Pushkin, Moscow

They Shall Not Pass! 1914-1918, 1918. Artist: Maurice Neumont
They Shall Not Pass! 1914-1918, 1918. A poster from the Union of the Great French Associations Against Enemy Propaganda. It refers to the two French victories at the Marne

The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. Artist: Maurice Orange
The Narguileh, Egypt, 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th July 1896

The Farman Brothers, 20th century. Artist: Lucien Faure
The Farman Brothers, 20th century. Maurice Alain Farman (1877-1964) and Henri Farman (1874-1958) were French aviators and aircraft designers and manufacturers

Maurice Garin, winner of the inaugural Tour de France, 1903. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 24th July 1903. Garin was initially declared the winner of the Tour the following year as well

The Aero Club, costume of a female ballooner, 15th November 1898. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 15th November 1898

One of great attractions of Vincennes, Paris, 1900. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 6th May 1900

Maurice Berteaux, minister for the war in the Lebaudy airship, 3rd November 1905. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 3rd November 1905

Marthe Denis and the Children on the Balcony, c1900-1940. Artist: Maurice Denis
Marthe Denis and the Children on the Balcony, c1900-1940

Portrait of Yvonne Lerolle, 1897. Artist: Maurice Denis
Portrait of Yvonne Lerolle, 1897. Private Collection

Set design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
Set design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Artist: Leon Bakst
Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Ravels Daphnis et Chloe, 1912. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Chloe Abandoned, design for a Ballet Russes production of Ravels Daphnis and Chloe, 1910-1911. Artist: Leon Bakst
Chloe Abandoned, design for a Ballet Russes production of Ravels Daphnis and Chloe, 1910-1911. From the Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris

Death of Henri, Vicomte de Turenne, French soldier, 1675 (c1871-1940). Artist: Maurice Leloir
Death of Henri, Vicomte de Turenne, French soldier, 1675 (c1871-1940). Officers of Marshal Turennes (1611-1675) army lamenting over his body after he was killed while reconnoitring at Sasbach in

The Martyrdom of St Maurice, 286 (c1580-1581). Artist: El Greco
The Martyrdom of St Maurice, 286 (c1580-1581). St Maurice was an Egyptian-born Roman Christian soldier, martyred in 286. Commanded by the Emperor Maximian to sacrifice to the gods

Apotheosis of the Rabble, 1884. Artist: Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel
Apotheosis of the Rabble, 1884

Maurice Garin winning the Paris-Brest cycle race, 1901. The race was organised by Le Petit Journal and Auto-Velo. Garin was one of the stars of early cycle racing, winning the first Tour de France

Arsene Lupin by Francis de Croisset and Maurice Leblanc, French production at the Theatre de l Athenee, Paris, . Lupin brandishes a bomb at Chief Inspector Guerchard and other policemen (Act IV)

Wedding of Violet Asquith and Maurice Bonham-Carter
Wedding group at the marriage of Violet Asquith to Maurice Bonham-Carter. Helen Violet Bonham Carter, Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury

CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1815. Napoleon I, returned from Elba, cuts France from the map that, from left, Joseph Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, Czar Alexander I, a Prussian delegate

Aegyptopithecus zeuxis
Illustration of an Egyptian Ape by Maurice Wilson. The forerunners of both monkeys and apes. These small arboreal primates lived 35-32 million years ago in the tropical rain forests of northern Egypt

The Dolly Sisters and Maurice Chevalier in Paris En Fleurs, Paris, 1925 1925

Ufos / Masse / Valensole
Near Valensole, France, lavender farmer Maurice Masse encounters landed UFO and its occupants in his fields; they paralyse him and rapidly leave

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"Maurice: A Journey Through Time and Achievements" Step into the world of Maurice, where history unfolds through remarkable individuals and events. From Nobel laureates to sporting triumphs, mysterious sightings to artistic masterpieces, this name has left an indelible mark on various realms. In 1933, Paul Dirac, a brilliant physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize. His groundbreaking work continues to shape our understanding of the universe. The year 1924 witnessed Harold Abrahams' historic victory in the 100m race at the Olympics. With sheer determination and lightning speed, he etched his name in athletic history as a symbol of perseverance and excellence. Speaking of mysteries, there was a peculiar incident involving UFO sightings in Valensole by farmer Maurice Masse. This encounter sparked intrigue and curiosity about extraterrestrial life forms that still captivate our imagination today. Traveling back further in time takes us to 1897 when The Royal Family of Great Britain stood united as symbols of tradition and continuity amidst changing times. Their influence resonated far beyond their borders, shaping nations across generations. Delving even deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Archaeopteryx – a bird-like dinosaur that bridged ancient worlds with its unique characteristics. Its discovery revolutionized our understanding of evolution's intricate tapestry. The Battle of Fontenoy in 1745 saw Marshal Maurice de Saxe leading French forces against formidable foes. His strategic brilliance exemplified leadership during turbulent times while leaving an enduring legacy on European battlefields. Shifting gears from war to music brings us Duke Ellington – an American musician and composer whose jazz compositions continue to enchant listeners worldwide. In this captivating photograph taken by Maurice Seymour in 1934, we glimpse Ellington's timeless charisma. Maurice Ravel stands tall among musical geniuses; his compositions have enthralled audiences for generations.