Monde Collection

Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World). Date: 20th century

En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere
Sketches by Erte for Grands Flueves du Monde (the Great Rivers of the World) in En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1923 (showing the Rhine, the Nile, the Ganges and the Amazon)

Atlas Novus, 17th c Map of the Caribbean
BLAEU, Jan (1596-1673). Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior. 1635 - 1665. Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali cum Terris Adiacentibus. Map of the Caribbean islands printed in Amsterdam circa 1645

WW1 poster, Pour la Liberte du Monde (For the Freedom of the World), subscribe to the national war loan. Date: circa 1916

Federal Dance Theatre presents Salut au monde adapted from a poem of that name by Walt Whitman. Poster showing nine people dancing. Date 1936 or 1937

Ww1 Senegambia Soldiers
Two African soldiers of the Monde and Wolof peoples of Senegambia, serving with the French army during World War One

Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855449 Actress in costume as the Diable (devil) in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info)

Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855448 Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin.; (add.info.: Gil-Peres as Prince Broccoli in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La)

Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030392 Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4877189 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

Chinese deities in three classes, with portraits of Lauzi, Amitabha Buddha (Fo) and Confucius, and gods of war, earth
FLO4622397 Chinese deities in three classes, with portraits of Lauzi, Amitabha Buddha (Fo) and Confucius, and gods of war, earth, water, stone, and philosophers

The solar system, showing the sun, Mercury, Venus, the earth, Mars, Juno, Pallas, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn
FLO4594288 The solar system, showing the sun, Mercury, Venus, the earth, Mars, Juno, Pallas, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, the Georgian planet (Uranus) and Vesta (asteroid)

Adolphe Paert as Fortunio in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin
5855446 Adolphe Paert as Fortunio in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin; (add.info.: Adolphe Paert as Fortunio in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St)

Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East)
JEB4874759 Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East). Nautical chart by Joan Oliva on parchment, 1593 preserved at the Municipal Library of Marseille

Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030397 Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, 19th century (engraving)
2450184 Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Science. Geography. Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli's map, Italy, XVth cent)

Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving)
1729392 Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving).

Geography map: world map representing the southern hemisphere and the boreal hemisphere. 17th or 18th century
VEN5030300 Geography map: world map representing the southern hemisphere and the boreal hemisphere. 17th or 18th century. Biblioteca Angelica

Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "
5855447 Mlle. Alphonsine as Pouponetta in "Les Sept Merveilles du Monde" at La Porte St. Martin. "; (add.info.: Actress and courtesan Mlle)

Geography: detail of a globe by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030408 Geography: detail of a globe by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030400 Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030415 Geography: Earth globe realized by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Geography: detail of a globe by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)
VEN5030414 Geography: detail of a globe by cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638). Debut of the 17th century Biblioteca Angelica

Statue of Cybele, the earth mother goddess, seated on her lion throne with sceptre and mural crown
FLO4622239 Statue of Cybele, the earth mother goddess, seated on her lion throne with sceptre and mural crown. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

World Map and Wind Map
2531457 World Map and Wind Map; (add.info.: Science. Geography. Mappemonde and wind map. Woodcut in: Geography, by Claudius Ptolemy, Basel (Switzerland), 1545

COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)
CUL4869240 COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510). Cartographer. Chart by Juan de la Cosa (1500). SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum; (add.info.: COSA, Juan de la (1460-1510)

Cora Pearl, English courtesan in France
Cora Pearl (Eliza Emma Crouch, 1836-1886), English courtesan in France. Date: circa 1860s

DDE-90029660
Photo Cell window blinds at Instute du Monde Arabe, Arab World Institute, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

A giant juggles with the planets - in "Un autre monde", by Grandville, 1844
LSE4101979 A giant juggles with the planets - in " Un autre monde", by Grandville, 1844 by Granville, Jean-Jacques (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vue et plan de Marseilla et de son port au XVIe siecle; d apres une gravure sur cuivre du Theatre des Citez du monde
6022370 Vue et plan de Marseilla et de son port au XVIe siecle; d apres une gravure sur cuivre du Theatre des Citez du monde, par G Bruin; Bruxelles, 1572 (engraving) by French School

In the Sudan (chromolitho)
734530 In the Sudan (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Sudan. Liebig card)

In Africa (chromolitho)
734529 In Africa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Africa. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

The Crossing (chromolitho)
734528 The Crossing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing. Liebig card)

Passengers by the Corbeil Steamboat, Paris, 1846. Woman in green crinoline dress with bows, bonnet and cashmere shawl. The Corbeil bateau a vapeur took travelers out of Paris along the River Seine

The King of France Louis XVI (1754-1793) giving instructions to Captain Jean-Francois
JLJ4643255 The King of France Louis XVI (1754-1793) giving instructions to Captain Jean-Francois Galaup, Earl of La Perouse (Jean Francois Laperouse)

Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature) (engraving)
5228279 Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le tour du monde en 48 heures (caricature)

Lady receiving a rose from a gentleman in a park under a statue. She says, Its not a favor, its only fair. She thinks, You intrigue me

Gentleman tipping a servant in a hotel room, 19th century. He says, By God, maybe its not so urgent. He thinks, Finally! I ve already done my grieving

Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed... She thinks, Its a plain as the nose on your face

Lady and old gentleman in a parlor, 19th century. She says, But how can you live on 6, 000 francs? She thinks, Its enough, you old miser

A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt

Two gentlemen standing in front of the stock market talking. A handsome cab behind them. One says, God, you mock everything, have you no conscience? He thinks, Of good composition

Gentleman presenting a lady with a necklace in a parlor. She says, Its madness, my friend! Am I worth it? She thinks, The stones are so tiny

Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says, I d give three operas to have created your romance

Gentleman and old lady standing at a table in a restaurant. He says, Madame, you are leaving your fortune to fate. He thinks, If she catches me

Two ladies dressing before a mirror in a parlor, 19th century. She says, The pink really suits you dear. She thinks, And makes you look 10 years older

Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton, 19th century
Man and woman in a restaurant with a glutton. He says, But you don t eat? He thinks, He inhales! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel

Two mothers in a parlor with their sons, 19th century. She says, My little Charles isn t in the best of health. She thinks, Nor so common and clumsy

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"Monde: A Tapestry of History, Freedom, and Sensuality" Step into the world of "monde, " where diverse elements intertwine to create a captivating narrative. Just like Tarot Card 21 - Le Monde (The World), this concept represents completion and fulfillment. En Pleine Folie at the Folies Bergere takes us back to the vibrant atmosphere of Paris in the early 20th century. The energy is palpable as performers dazzle audiences with their extravagant acts, reminding us that life should be embraced with joy and passion. During WW1, Pour la Liberte du Monde (For the Freedom of the World) poster rallied support for a noble cause. It symbolizes unity and sacrifice as nations fought together for a better future. Atlas Novus, a remarkable 17th-century map of the Caribbean, invites exploration and discovery. It reminds us that our world is vast and full of wonders waiting to be explored. The Federal Dance Theatre presents Salut au monde adapted from a powerful poem by Walt Whitman. Through dance, they express gratitude for our planet's beauty while acknowledging its fragility – an invitation to cherish nature's gifts. Ww1 Senegambia Soldiers remind us that history is not limited to one perspective but encompasses stories from all corners of the globe. These brave soldiers fought valiantly alongside their comrades in arms during times of conflict. Cora Pearl, an English courtesan in France, challenges societal norms with her audacious lifestyle. She embodies freedom and independence – proof that one can forge their own path despite adversity. Atlas Novus reveals Europe's intricate tapestry through Tartarians' lens in the 17th century – showcasing how different cultures shape our understanding of geography and identity. In Comfort of a Bed of Roses by Gillray James, we see satire reflecting society's obsession with luxury amidst political turmoil. It serves as a reminder that true comfort lies not in material possessions but in the embrace of love and compassion.