Populaire Collection

Gianduja, type populaire du Piemont (engraving)
3645530 Gianduja, type populaire du Piemont (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gianduja, type populaire du Piemont)

Lancement d une montgolfiere en Italie, a l occasion d une fete populaire et religieuse (engraving)
5228269 Lancement d une montgolfiere en Italie, a l occasion d une fete populaire et religieuse (engraving) by French School

Physique populaire, Demonstration des Ondins ou Ludions (engraving)
3644512 Physique populaire, Demonstration des Ondins ou Ludions (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physique populaire, Demonstration des Ondins ou Ludions)

Danseurs de corde tombant avec leur balancier, d apres une estampe populaire du XVIIe siecle (engraving)
6005456 Danseurs de corde tombant avec leur balancier, d apres une estampe populaire du XVIIe siecle (engraving) by French School

Desrues dans la prison, Fac-simile, d apres une gravure populaire du temps (engraving)
962950 Desrues dans la prison, Fac-simile, d apres une gravure populaire du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desrues dans la prison, Fac-simile)

MORTON, William Thomas Green (1819-1868). American dentist that considered himself as the inventor and revealer of the use of ether for surgical anesthesia

Artists impression of Tycho on his way home on the night of 11 November 1572 observing an unfamiliar bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia

Lord Rosses great 72-inch (1. 828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called
Lord Rosses great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown. Mounted between two brick walls, it could move only in a north-south direction

Imaginative reconstruction of the Earth during the time of the dinosaurs. From Astronomie Populaire by Camille Flammarion (Paris, 1881). Engraving

Street Performers at The
Street Performers at the Carnival Populaire, Rue Saint Antoine. French anonymous. Oil on canvas

Matinee Populaire Extraordinaire au profit des Orphelins Mutualistes de la Guerre. A woman looking down upon a woman who is surrounded by her three small children. Date 1916

Ville de Bruxelles, Parc Leopold... dimanche 11 octobre 1885, de 2 e 4 hres. de l apres-midi. Grande fete aerostatique populaire

Ville de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. 63me conference de la bibliotheque populaire dans la salle du theatre, le mercredi 13 avril 1881... par M. Gaston Tissandier

Histoire populaire des ballons et des ascensions celebres... Advertisement for a book by A. Sircos on the history of ballooning, published in 1876 by F

Salle de concert du cercie artistique... Exposition du gigantesque ballon Cita di Firenze de Eugene Godard, aeronaute de l Empereur... Place St. Michel dimanche 30 janvier 1870

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"Populaire: A Glimpse into the Engravings of History and Culture" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "populaire, " a term that encompasses various aspects of history, culture, and entertainment. From the execution of the infamous German pirate Stoerteneck and his seventy accomplices in 1402 Hamburg to Gianduja, a beloved figure from Piedmont depicted in an engraving, these engravings offer us glimpses into different facets of society. Witness the grandeur and spectacle as a hot air balloon takes flight during an Italian celebration blending popular traditions with religious fervor. Marvel at the wonders of physics through demonstrations featuring Ondins or Ludions – intriguing devices captured in another enchanting engraving. Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of centuries past, where tightrope dancers gracefully descend with their balancing poles according to a popular print from the seventeenth century. Experience life behind bars alongside Desrues through a facsimile based on a popular engraving from that era. Beyond historical events, "populaire" also embraces cultural icons like William Thomas Green Morton, an American pioneer in automobile engineering whose contributions are chronicled within Cyclopedia's pages. Delve into Ambassadors' music as Paulus enchants audiences with his melodious voice. Relive pivotal moments such as the Ball of Bastille on July 18th, 1790 – symbolizing hope for liberty amidst revolution – or Lyon's commemoration of July 14th, 1789; both events immortalized by engravings capturing their essence forever. Lastly, immerse yourself in nostalgia by exploring practical guides from the Universal Exhibition held in Paris during 1900. Discover innovations that shaped our modern world while appreciating how this event became etched into collective memory through its own populaire representation. These engravings serve not only as windows to history but also remind us how art and culture have always been intertwined with the popular imagination.