Plongeur Collection

Face to face with diagonal-banded sweetlips
Ludovic face a face avec le banc de gaterin!. Barathieu Gabriel

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plongeur; Diver; Taucher (engraving)
7197156 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plongeur; Diver; Taucher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plongeur; Diver; Taucher)

Sunlight Anemon
Barathieu Gabriel

Une Cloche a plongeur, a la Societe polytechnique de Londres (engraving)
3644490 Une Cloche a plongeur, a la Societe polytechnique de Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Cloche a plongeur)

Deep Sea Diver, illustration from Scaphandre, Appareil de Plongeur Cabirol
CHT223915 Deep Sea Diver, illustration from Scaphandre, Appareil de Plongeur Cabirol, by Joseph-Martin Cabirol, published Paris 1855 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafage

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Baleineau
Une expA©rience magnifique avec ce baleineau qui venanit jouer avec moi. Sa mA┬¿re et juste A┬á cotA©, surveillant son petit jouer avec ses jouets (moi). Barathieu Gabriel

Alvin shoal
Un banc de petit poisson au stade d'alvin nageant A┬á l'entrA©e d'une grotte se situant sur le premier tombant de la passe bateau Nord, A┬á environ 22m de profondeur

Belgian Bathing Equipment Shop, selling sponges, chamois leather cloths soaps, shampoo and sundry other bathing products for successful cleaning and grooming

France, Carhaix - Delightful rural scene
France, Carhaix-Plongeur, Brittany - Delightful rural scene - the convergence of three ways, each heading off in a different direction and at a different angle. Date: circa 1910s

Sub / France / Plongeur
Le Plongeur submarine constructed by Bourgeois and Brun

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"Face to face with diagonal-banded sweetlips, a diver explores the mesmerizing depths of the ocean. In Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Plongeur; Diver; Taucher (engraving), we catch a glimpse of the courage and skill required for this underwater adventure. The sunlight dances upon anemones, creating a vibrant display of colors in their delicate petals. A fascinating engraving titled Une Cloche a plongeur, a la Societe polytechnique de Londres showcases the innovative equipment used by divers. The Deep Sea Diver illustration from Scaphandre, Appareil de Plongeur Cabirol takes us back in time to witness the progress made in submarine navigation over thirty-six years. As we encounter a baleineau swimming gracefully alongside our plongeur, we are reminded of the awe-inspiring marine life that exists beneath the surface. Exploring Alvin shoal brings forth new discoveries and unveils hidden wonders that only divers can experience firsthand. Once again, we find ourselves face to face with diagonal-banded sweetlips as they gracefully glide through their underwater habitat. Diving is not merely an activity but rather an immersive journey into another world where humpback whales majestically roam. The plunger Ary Scheffer captures this essence beautifully in his watercolor painting aptly titled "The Plunger. " In these captivating images and engravings lies the allure and fascination surrounding diving - it's not just about exploring unknown depths but also about connecting with nature's most extraordinary creations.