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"Pensée: A Melange of Art, Culture, and History" Step into the world of "pensée" as we embark on a journey through time and space

Background imagePensee Collection: Fillette dans un champ avec un bouquet de fleurs. Gravure du journal 'Gazette des Enfants', 1895

Fillette dans un champ avec un bouquet de fleurs. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895
COI4130881 Fillette dans un champ avec un bouquet de fleurs. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895. Collection privee Jean-Paul Paireault.; (add.info)

Background imagePensee Collection: A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820)

A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in
FLO4565902 A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in the pen (Bath, England) - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Background imagePensee Collection: Captive Gaul king and a pensive British woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von

Captive Gaul king and a pensive British woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704158 Captive Gaul king and a pensive British woman. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imagePensee Collection: La fee de la pensee sauvage en contemplation pres un vase de pierre - Eau forte by Charles

La fee de la pensee sauvage en contemplation pres un vase de pierre - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637708 La fee de la pensee sauvage en contemplation pres un vase de pierre - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Background imagePensee Collection: Young Girls Writing, Reading and Sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading

Young Girls Writing, Reading and Sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading
CSO4979966 Young Girls Writing, Reading and Sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading and sewing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young Girls Writing)

Background imagePensee Collection: Young Girls engaged in writing, reading and sewing - Japanese girls writing

Young Girls engaged in writing, reading and sewing - Japanese girls writing
CSO4980167 Young Girls engaged in writing, reading and sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading and sewing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young Girls engaged in writing)

Background imagePensee Collection: French greeting card with twigs spelling 'Pensee (Thoughts)

French greeting card with twigs spelling 'Pensee (Thoughts)
3665768 French greeting card with twigs spelling 'Pensee (Thoughts); (add.info.: French greeting card with twigs spelling 'Pensee (Thoughts) as a decorative element 1900

Background imagePensee Collection: Letter I: INSTRUCTION gives us preference everywhere. So let us be assiduous against our ignorance

Letter I: INSTRUCTION gives us preference everywhere. So let us be assiduous against our ignorance
DUV4206566 Letter I: INSTRUCTION gives us preference everywhere. So let us be assiduous against our ignorance. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Background imagePensee Collection: British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte
FLO4608234 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): an Irish sage and a heraldic bard wearing his harp - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Background imagePensee Collection: Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893505 Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a pansy (pensee) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Background imagePensee Collection: Letter Y. A mother having her lecons recited (poetry? ) has his little daughter

Letter Y. A mother having her lecons recited (poetry? ) has his little daughter
DUV4210325 Letter Y. A mother having her lecons recited (poetry? ) has his little daughter. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Background imagePensee Collection: Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo

Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979757 Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young girl writing a letter - Writing letter - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

Background imagePensee Collection: Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782)

Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820)
FLO4717931 Greek philosopher Plato with the botanists Daniel Charles Solander (1733-1782) and Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in 18th century foppish costume

Background imagePensee Collection: La fee scabieuse et la fee souci - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee scabieuse et la fee souci - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637709 La fee scabieuse et la fee souci - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), from an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847), for Les fleurs animees

Background imagePensee Collection: Greek mythology: Orphee, heros, musician and poet, with a crown

Greek mythology: Orphee, heros, musician and poet, with a crown and its lyre - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant
FLO4680093 Greek mythology: Orphee, heros, musician and poet, with a crown and its lyre - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Background imagePensee Collection: The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe

The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe
FLO4675564 The Astrologer. The Astrologer in his study carefully looks at a suspended astrolabe. Death holds a skull belonging to him and seems to say by derision

Background imagePensee Collection: Statue of Francesco Guicciardini (Francois Guichardin) (1483-1540), politician, historian

Statue of Francesco Guicciardini (Francois Guichardin) (1483-1540), politician, historian, philosopher
YOU4419657 Statue of Francesco Guicciardini (Francois Guichardin) (1483-1540), politician, historian, philosopher, Italian diplomat, Sculpture by Luigi Cartei (1822-1891)

Background imagePensee Collection: Young woman reading a letter - Painter by Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), circa 1664-1666 (oil on panel)

Young woman reading a letter - Painter by Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), circa 1664-1666 (oil on panel)
XEE5033302 Young woman reading a letter - Painter by Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), circa 1664-1666 (oil on panel); National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; (add.info.: Sir Alfred and Lady Beit)

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait of Thomas Christian Walther (1749-1788) danish composer

Portrait of Thomas Christian Walther (1749-1788) danish composer
LRI557885 Portrait of Thomas Christian Walther (1749-1788) danish composer. by Crescimbeni, Angelo (1734-81); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Background imagePensee Collection: Purple and yellow pansy, Viola tricolor

Purple and yellow pansy, Viola tricolor
5856671 Purple and yellow pansy, Viola tricolor by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Purple and yellow pansy or three-colored violet, Viola tricolor)

Background imagePensee Collection: 19eme siecle;Afrique du Nord;Afrique ;Algerie ;Pays du Maghreb ;civilisation arabe;art;bijou;boucle

19eme siecle;Afrique du Nord;Afrique ;Algerie ;Pays du Maghreb ;civilisation arabe;art;bijou;boucle
7305478 by Lazerges, Jean Raymond Hippolyte (1817-87); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Narbonne, France; © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2022

Background imagePensee Collection: Statue of Niccolo Machiavelli (Nicolas Machiavel) (1469-1527), politician, Italian philosopher

Statue of Niccolo Machiavelli (Nicolas Machiavel) (1469-1527), politician, Italian philosopher
YOU4419667 Statue of Niccolo Machiavelli (Nicolas Machiavel) (1469-1527), politician, Italian philosopher, author of The Prince (Il Principe), Sculpture by Lorenzo Bartolini (1777-1850)

Background imagePensee Collection: Self-portrait presume by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), French painter - Painting attributed to

Self-portrait presume by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), French painter - Painting attributed to Delacroix - Photography
YOU4419824 Self-portrait presume by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), French painter - Painting attributed to Delacroix - Photography, KIM Youngtae, Rouen, Musee des Beaux Art de Rouen by Delacroix

Background imagePensee Collection: Saint Madeleine penitente, Painting by Marco Basaiti (ca. 1470-after 1530)

Saint Madeleine penitente, Painting by Marco Basaiti (ca. 1470-after 1530)
YOU4419417 Saint Madeleine penitente, Painting by Marco Basaiti (ca. 1470-after 1530). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Lyon, Musee des Beaux Arts de Lyon

Background imagePensee Collection: La Reader, Oil Painting On Canvas by Charles von Steuben (1788-1856), Photography, KIM Youngtae

La Reader, Oil Painting On Canvas by Charles von Steuben (1788-1856), Photography, KIM Youngtae, Nantes
YOU4419367 La Reader, Oil Painting On Canvas by Charles von Steuben (1788-1856), Photography, KIM Youngtae, Nantes, Musee des Beaux Arts de Nantes

Background imagePensee Collection: The puritans daughter - la fille du puritain, marche sur un chemin en lisant un livre - Extrait de

The puritans daughter - la fille du puritain, marche sur un chemin en lisant un livre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea
DUV4218779 The puritans daughter - la fille du puritain, marche sur un chemin en lisant un livre - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co

Background imagePensee Collection: Self Portrait - Painting by Mariano Fortuny (1838-1874), Oil On Canvas

Self Portrait - Painting by Mariano Fortuny (1838-1874), Oil On Canvas, circa 1858 - National Museum of Arts of
LSE4314862 Self Portrait - Painting by Mariano Fortuny (1838-1874), Oil On Canvas, circa 1858 - National Museum of Arts of Catalonia, Barcelona (Spain) by Fortuny y Madrazo

Background imagePensee Collection: William (Willem or William) of Orange (1533-1584). Guillaume de Nassau, Prince of Orange

William (Willem or William) of Orange (1533-1584). Guillaume de Nassau, Prince of Orange
LSE4315473 William (Willem or William) of Orange (1533-1584). Guillaume de Nassau, Prince of Orange, known as Guillaume the taciturn, founder of Orange Nassau

Background imagePensee Collection: Its over, Napoleon I to Saint Helene (1769-1821) The emperor in exile is represented in a

Its over, Napoleon I to Saint Helene (1769-1821) The emperor in exile is represented in a melancholic attitude alone
JLJ4596322 Its over, Napoleon I to Saint Helene (1769-1821) The emperor in exile is represented in a melancholic attitude alone on a rock of Sainte-Helene Island

Background imagePensee Collection: Painting on silk - AMITABHA divinite Boudhist

Painting on silk - AMITABHA divinite Boudhist
LSE4084029 Painting on silk - AMITABHA divinite Boudhist. by Asian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting on silk - AMITABHA divinite Boudhist.); © Leonard de Selva

Background imagePensee Collection: In front of the mirror. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1926

In front of the mirror. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1926. Czech Art 20th century
LSE4315932 In front of the mirror. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1926. Czech Art 20th century. Veletrzni Palace (Fairs Palace), Prague (Czech Republic)

Background imagePensee Collection: Sleep woman. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1927. Czech Art 20th century

Sleep woman. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1927. Czech Art 20th century
LSE4315934 Sleep woman. Painting by Rudolf Kremlicka (1886-1932), Oil On Canvas, 1927. Czech Art 20th century. Palace Veletrzni (Fairs Palace), Prague (Czech Republic)

Background imagePensee Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Reflexion (pensee); Thought; Ueberlegung (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Reflexion (pensee); Thought; Ueberlegung (engraving)
7197356 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Reflexion (pensee); Thought; Ueberlegung (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflexion (pensee); Thought; Ueberlegung

Background imagePensee Collection: Saint Jerome (oil on canvas)

Saint Jerome (oil on canvas)
YOU4420020 Saint Jerome (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, France; (add.info.: Saint Jerome)

Background imagePensee Collection: Ciceron denounces the conspirator Catilina (Lucius Sergius Catilina) (108-62 BC

Ciceron denounces the conspirator Catilina (Lucius Sergius Catilina) (108-62 BC
GIA4794322 Ciceron denounces the conspirator Catilina (Lucius Sergius Catilina) (108-62 BC) on 8 November 63 BC, The scene deroule in Rome in the Senate

Background imagePensee Collection: A fakir Page from the manuscript (ms. 8300) 'History of the Mogul'

A fakir Page from the manuscript (ms. 8300) "History of the Mogul"
GIA4815730 A fakir Page from the manuscript (ms.8300) " History of the Mogul" (Moghul or Moghol) by Stefano Nivibus Cardeira. 18th century

Background imagePensee Collection: Job Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1880 Sun. 1, 61x1, 29m. Bayonne, Bonnat Museum

Job Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1880 Sun. 1, 61x1, 29m. Bayonne, Bonnat Museum
JLJ4593871 Job Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1880 Sun. 1, 61x1, 29m. Bayonne, Bonnat Museum by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait of a flemish gentleman with a ruff (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a flemish gentleman with a ruff (oil on canvas)
LRI4693574 Portrait of a flemish gentleman with a ruff (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Galleria Rizzi, Sestri Levante, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imagePensee Collection: Saint Jerome Meditant - Painting (Vanita) by Marinus Claeszoon van Reymerswaele

Saint Jerome Meditant - Painting (Vanita) by Marinus Claeszoon van Reymerswaele
JLJ4607145 Saint Jerome Meditant - Painting (Vanita) by Marinus Claeszoon van Reymerswaele (1493 - 1567) Ec. Hol. 1540, oil on wood, Dim: 0, 75 x 1, 07m. Inv

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait de la jeune fille au chat Painting au pastel by Jean-Baptiste Perroneau

Portrait de la jeune fille au chat Painting au pastel by Jean-Baptiste Perroneau
JLJ4567815 Portrait de la jeune fille au chat Painting au pastel by Jean-Baptiste Perroneau (Jean Baptiste Perronneau) (1715-1783), 1743 - Sun 0, 59 X 0, 48 m - London

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait of Roland de Lassus (1532-1594) Flemish composer

Portrait of Roland de Lassus (1532-1594) Flemish composer
LRI557924 Portrait of Roland de Lassus (1532-1594) Flemish composer by Italian School, (16th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait of italian composer Leo Leonardo (1694-1744)

Portrait of italian composer Leo Leonardo (1694-1744)
LRI557912 Portrait of italian composer Leo Leonardo (1694-1744) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Background imagePensee Collection: Portrait of italian composer Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709)

Portrait of italian composer Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709)
LRI557762 Portrait of italian composer Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709). by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePensee Collection: Sylvie Flour in Mille & Une Nuits at the Theatre du

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

Background imagePensee Collection: Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var. hortensis

Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var. hortensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet

Background imagePensee Collection: China aster, reine marguerite, Callistephus chinensis

China aster, reine marguerite, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Background imagePensee Collection: La Madeleine has the night light Painting (Vanite) by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652

La Madeleine has the night light Painting (Vanite) by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652
JLJ4573344 La Madeleine has the night light Painting (Vanite) by Georges de La Tour (1593-1652) 17th century Sun. 1, 28x0, 94 m by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Louvre, Paris

Background imagePensee Collection: Saint Augustine (fresco, 1480)

Saint Augustine (fresco, 1480)
LRI4571015 Saint Augustine (fresco, 1480) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 152x112 cm; Church of Ognissanti, Florence, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian



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"Pensée: A Melange of Art, Culture, and History" Step into the world of "pensée" as we embark on a journey through time and space. This captivating term encompasses a multitude of artistic expressions, from music to literature, painting to sculpture. Let us delve deeper into its rich tapestry. Our first stop takes us to the 18th century Danish composer Thomas Christian Walther. Through his portrait, we catch a glimpse of his creative spirit that resonates with the harmonies he composed. Next, we encounter the delicate beauty of nature in the form of purple and yellow pansies - Viola tricolor. These vibrant flowers symbolize creativity and inspiration while reminding us of their presence across continents like North Africa and Algeria. As our exploration continues, we come face-to-face with Niccolo Machiavelli's statue in Florence. The renowned Italian philosopher's political ideologies have left an indelible mark on history; his sculpted figure stands tall as a testament to his enduring influence. Moving forward in time brings us closer to Octave Mirbeau, a prominent French writer whose literary contributions continue to captivate readers today. Felix Vallotton's oil painting immortalizes this influential journalist who shaped French literature during the early 20th century. Eugene Delacroix graces our path next through a presumed self-portrait attributed to him. This revered French painter's brushstrokes captured emotions and stories within each stroke; this particular piece offers insight into Delacroix's introspective gaze. Marco Basaiti's painting depicting Saint Madeleine penitente transports us further back in time. The artist skillfully captures her contemplative state, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own spiritual journeys. Charles von Steuben presents "La Reader, " an oil painting that invites viewers into an intimate moment between reader and book—a timeless scene that transcends borders and cultures alike.