Robida Collection

Robidas rotating house
Maison tournante arienee or aerial rotating house, one of Albert Robidas futuristic visions of life in the 20th century

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robidas idea of world in 1953. From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris 1883

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires
531689 Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robida's idea of world in 1953

Evolution: anticipated result of selective breeding in Man. Paris, 1883 (engraving from Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle)
530406 Evolution: anticipated result of selective breeding in Man. Paris, 1883 (engraving from Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle)

Pursuing a course of study, 1883
3479187 Pursuing a course of study, 1883; (add.info.: Pursuing a course of study by 'telephonoscope'. Robida's idea predating Open University by 70-odd years)

Courting by telephone across Paris. 1883 (engraving from From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris)
541371 Courting by telephone across Paris. 1883 (engraving from From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris); (add.info.: Robida's idea of one of the results of the invention of the telephone)

Portrait of Albert Robida (print)
3083271 Portrait of Albert Robida (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: French illustrator, etcher, lithographer, caricaturist, and novelist)

Illustration for "Le Vingtième Siècle" by Albert Robida, 1883. Creator: Robida, Albert (1848-1926)
Illustration for "Le Vingtieme Siecle" by Albert Robida, 1883. Private Collection

Illustration for "Le Vingtième Siècle" by Albert Robida, 1883. Creator: Robida, Albert (1848-1926)
Illustration for "Le Vingtieme Siecle" by Albert Robida, 1883. Private Collection

La Ville En Feu! The City On Fire!
An atmospheric illustration of an ornately designed bridge under a darkening, hazy sky, in front of an audience of monstrous gargoyles. Date: circa 1901

Porte Sainte-Croix Windmill
An illustration of a large windmill sat on a comparitively small hill at Porte Sainte-Croix, in Bruges, Belgium. Date: circa 1901

Porte Saint-Malo in Dinan
An illustration of the Porte Saint-Malo in Dinan, Brittany, northwest France. Date: circa 1901

Modern Style Street
A colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901

Cycliste Et Mere Cyclist And Mother
A portrait illustration of a young lady breastfeeding her child, she is sat beside her bicycle. Date: circa 1901

Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement
An illustration of a tightly packed group of debating members of the Municipal Council, accompanied with a descriptive caption as follows

Les Coulisses d'Une Feerie
This illustration depicts a scene in which young ladies are gathered, wearing colourful short dresses, with fairy wings and antennae, ready to perform in the Ballet of the Insects. Date: circa 1901

At The Sea Baths, The Raft
An illustration of a large wooden raft in the ocean, gloating at a steep angle, causing various swimmers to struggle to stay on board, a nearby lady is preparing to dive off. Date: circa 1901

At The Sea Baths La Potiniere
This illustration provides a broad view of an event at the sea baths, attendants are dining outside a row of huts, with a game of tennis active in the background, by a ship in dry dock

At The Sea Baths
This illustration portrays a line of men from a side angle, at the sea baths. Date: circa 1901

At The Sea Baths, The Ladies Bath Rope
A group portrait illustration which shows a row of eight women clinging onto a bath rope, with calm, relaxed facial expressions. Date: circa 1901

Futuristic French Illustration
An illustration of a futuristic community, as predicted from the viewpoint of Albert Robida, circa 1901, with people, still wearing fashions from the period, driving flying cars. Date: circa 1901

In The Good Old Times
An illustration of a crowded 17th century city, spectators make way for a cavalier riding on horseback through the street, beside some attractive tall buildings. Date: circa 1901

Les Korrigans
A sketch showing a group of korrigan, a fairy or dwarf like creature from Breton folklore, bounding around the central female figure who is placed under the large, flat rock. Date: circa 1901

The ChAteau de Tonquedec
A landscape sketch of a foreground woodland scene placed beside the bend of a river, below the elevated view of The ChAteau de Tonquedec, a castle in the Cotes d'Armor departement of France

One Hundred Years of Eternal Feminine, late 1800s
A group of portrait illustrations of young French ladies from the late 1800s, wearing fashions from the 1850s onwards. Date: circa 1901

Le Guet The Watch
This illustration portrays a knight in shining armour, standing proudly with his hands placed on his hips as he watches over the countryside, his city is visible in the distant background

One Hundred Years of Eternal Feminine, early 1800s
A group of portrait illustrations of young French ladies from the early 1800s, wearing fashions from decades including 1810s and 1830s. Date: circa 1901

Le Tournoi The Tournament
This illustration shows a group of colourfully dressed young ladies spectating a jousting tournement, they are currently admiring a competitor performing on his armoured horse. Date: circa 1901

Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond
3116218 Prise de la Roche Clermaud or Taking the rock Clermond. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced
3083279 Le Sophiste feut introduict et commenca sa harangue en toussant or The Sophist was introduced and began his speech by coughing

Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud
3083272 Assaut de la Roche Clermaud or Assault of the Roche-Clermaud. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross
3083280 Frere Jean des Entommeures se saisit du bastion de la croix or Friar John des Entommeures seized the staff of the cross

Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris
3116217 Mesaventure d'une Haute Dame de Paris or The Mishap of a High Lady of Paris. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle
3116214 Pantagruel en son Berceau or Pantagruel in his Cradle. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains
3083290 Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole
3083289 La Harangue Faite Par Ulric Gallet A Picrochole or the harangue delivered by Ulric Gallet to Picrochole. by Robida

L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme
3116220 L'Abbaye de Theleme or The Abbey of Theleme. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the illustration by Albert Robida for Gargantua)

Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles
3116221 Pantagruel Lisant les Belles Chroniques or Pantagruel Reading the Beautiful Chronicles. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Le vingtieme siecle: La vie electrique. Artist: Robida, Albert (1848-1926)
Illustration for Le vingtieme siecle: La vie electrique. Private Collection

Carte des voyages tres extraordinaires de Saturnin Farandoul. Artist: Robida, Albert (1848-1926)
Carte des voyages tres extraordinaires de Saturnin Farandoul. Private Collection

The exit of the opera in the year 2000 (Le Sortie de l opera en l an 2000). Artist: Robida, Albert (1848-1926)
The exit of the opera in the year 2000 (Le Sortie de l opera en l an 2000). Private Collection

The Hotel de Ville, 1899. From La Vieille France. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Hamlet, 1899. From M Robidas Illustrated Edition of Shakespeares Works. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

River facade and design for Old Paris, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Courting by telephone across Paris, 1883. An idea of one of the results of the invention of the telephone. From Le Vingtieme Siecle (The 20th Century) by A Robida. (Paris, 1883)

Environmental pollution, 1895. Pollution caused by heavy chemical industry, with birds and fishes struggling to survive. In the late 19th century industrial pollution was a growing problem

An idea of the world as it would be in 1953, 1883. A young lady paying calls by personal airship among maze of telegraph and telephone wires. From Le Vingtieme Siecle (the 20th Century) by A Robida

Gown of 1835 / Robida
The clothing of a fashionable Parisienne of 1835 according to a later source wears a pink gown with full bishop sleeves, lace mancherons & a broad green sash belt with a buckle. Date: 1835

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"Robida: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the world of Robida, where innovation meets whimsy in a captivating blend of art and technology. Explore the wonders of his rotating house, a marvel that defies gravity and challenges conventional living spaces. Witness a young lady's daring adventure as she pays calls by her personal airship, gracefully maneuvering through a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Marvel at her courage as she navigates this intricate web with ease. Experience the thrill of "La Ville En Feu. The City On Fire. " - an electrifying spectacle that transports you to a time when fire was both feared and revered. Let your imagination run wild as you witness the chaos unfold before your eyes. Discover the charm of Porte Sainte-Croix Windmill, standing tall against the test of time. Feel its gentle breeze whisper secrets from centuries past, reminding us of our connection to history. Be enchanted by Porte Saint-Malo in Dinan, an architectural gem that stands proudly amidst modernity. Its timeless beauty serves as a reminder that tradition can coexist harmoniously with progress. Stroll along Modern Style Street, where every corner tells a story through its vibrant colors and innovative designs. Experience firsthand how artistry can transform ordinary streets into extraordinary works of art. Capture moments frozen in time with "Cycliste Et Mere Cyclist And Mother, " showcasing the bond between motherhood and cycling. Witness their shared joy as they pedal together towards new adventures. Peek behind-the-scenes with "Les Travailleurs De l'Enlaidissement, " revealing the hidden efforts required to create beauty for all to enjoy. Appreciate those who work tirelessly behind closed doors to make our surroundings more enchanting. Immerse yourself in "Les Coulisses d'Une Feerie, " where fantasy comes alive backstage. Discover what lies beyond the curtains - an enchanting realm filled with creativity, passion, and the magic of theater.