Renard Collection (page 7)

Colourful illustration of four crabs and a lobster
Plate 51 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of seven fish
Plate 25 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of a fish and five crustaceans
Plate 52 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two fish and a crab
Plate 39 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of five fish
Plate 22 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of four fish and an eel
Folio 8 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two fish and a grasshopper
Plate 33 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two crabs and a grasshopper
Plate 37 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two crustaceans
Folio 37 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of three fish and a crabs
Plate 50 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of three fish and a seahorse
Folio 11 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of two fish, a crab and a crayfish
Plate 47 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of five fish and a crustacean
Plate 26 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of a fish and a ray
Plate 43 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Colourful illustration of four fish
Plate 55 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

France (1859-1895). Main workshop in Rime et
" France (1859-1895). Main workshop in " Rime et Renard" factory in Orleans. Illustration by Laurent Rose from the book " Les Grandes usines de France

Commemorative portrait of balloonists Charles Renard, Dupuy de Lome, and Arthur Krebs, inventors and military officers who were charged with developing a navigable balloon during the Siege of Paris

Audresselle, France - Train Renard - A Road Train
Fantastic (and very rare) postcard depicting a road train devised by Charles Renard (also an airship pioneer) in 1903, which ran through the rural French villages of Wimereux

Ambletuse, France - Train Renard - A Road Train

MAP: EUROPEAN COASTS, 1715. Chart of the coasts of Europe from Louis Renardss Totius Europa Littorae
MAP: EUROPEAN COASTS, 1715. Chart of the coasts of Europe from Louis Renardss " Totius Europa Littorae", Amsterdam, 1715

La France Airship
The first flight of the airship La France built by Charles Renard and Arthur C. Krebs on 9th August 1884. Seen here returning to its hangar after its 5 mile and 23 minute flight in France

Poil De Carotte / Redhead
Poil de Carotte with la petite Mathilde

Poil De Carotte Despres
Suzanne Despres in the stage version of the story in 1894

Renard & Krebs France
The La France military airship, designed by Renard and Krebs

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"Renard: A Tale of Timeless Elegance and Resilience" Step into the enchanting world of Renard, where history intertwines with artistry. Inspired by Philip Reinagle's captivating painting "Renard the Fox" from 1800, this name has become synonymous with grace, sophistication, and a hint of mischief. In 1914, amidst the vibrant energy of a ballroom filled with fashionable couples dancing energetically, Renard embodied the spirit of celebration and joie de vivre. The air was alive with laughter and swirling gowns as these elegant individuals embraced life's pleasures. But Renard is not limited to mere revelry; it also represents innovation. The Renard Road Train made its debut at the Franco-British Exhibition in white city London—an impressive feat that showcased technological advancements while maintaining an air of elegance. Transporting us back to a pivotal moment in history, we find ourselves amidst the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). During the Siege of Paris—a time marked by hardship—Renard symbolized resilience. Just as foxes adapt to survive in challenging environments, so too did Parisians persevere through adversity. Through centuries and across diverse contexts, Renard remains an enduring symbol—a testament to timeless allure and unwavering strength. Whether depicted on canvas or witnessed firsthand during historical events like sieges or exhibitions, this name evokes curiosity and fascination. So let us embrace our inner renards—graceful dancers who bring joy to every occasion; innovative minds unafraid to push boundaries; resilient spirits that rise above challenges—and embody all that is remarkable about this enigmatic creature called Renard.