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"Immersed in the World of Words: A Glimpse into the Art of Reading" Step back in time to 1916, as Lytton Strachey's penetrating gaze captivates us through his portrait

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3671376

Background imageTo Read Collection: Rene and Maria, reading method, 1931 (print)

Rene and Maria, reading method, 1931 (print)
8713933 Rene and Maria, reading method, 1931 (print); 20x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rene and Maria -- Direct Method of Reading, Language, Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Spelling)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)

Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)
8713927 Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print) by Rapeno, Armand (b.1858); 21x19,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Polo, Nini, Zoulou & Cie. Reading method by Ms)

Background imageTo Read Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713925 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20,5x13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageTo Read Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713921 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20,5x13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageTo Read Collection: New reading method, 1931 (print)

New reading method, 1931 (print)
8713916 New reading method, 1931 (print); 16,5 x 13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New reading method. Reading, Writing by Mr. G)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)

Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)
8713884 Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print); 18,5x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading method. Reading and Writing. J. Legru and K. Seguin, Primary Education Inspector)

Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)
8713879 Reading in six months, c.1930 (print); 22,5x17,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Read in six months. The unique book of the preparatory course by L. Hutinet, Primary Inspector)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print)

Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print)
8713866 Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print); 11,5 x 22,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Spontaneous and joyful reading. Mixed reading method by Ms. J)

Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print)
8713864 Spontaneous and joyful reading, 1933 (print); 11,5 x 22,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Spontaneous and joyful reading. Mixed reading method by Ms. J)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print)

Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print)
8713863 Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print); 21 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading - J. Beaudelot Method)

Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print)
8713861 Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print); 21 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading - J. Beaudelot Method)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Immediate reading, 1931 (print)

Immediate reading, 1931 (print)
8713859 Immediate reading, 1931 (print); 22x14,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The immediate reading by Ms. C. Amadieu, Public Primary Teacher with the collaboration of A)

Lesson D: dada, dodo, 1908 (photo)
8713191 Lesson D: dada, dodo, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Background imageTo Read Collection: D for Dinette, 1908 (photo)

D for Dinette, 1908 (photo)
8713189 D for Dinette, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson Revision, 1908 (photo)
8713222 Lesson Revision, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

M for Malade, 1908 (photo)
8713216 M for Malade, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson Z: zebu, sable, 1908 (photo)
8713214 Lesson Z: zebu, sable, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson V: rave, viper, 1908 (photo)
8713212 Lesson V: rave, viper, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson F: carafe, flour, 1908 (photo)
8713211 Lesson F: carafe, flour, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson Recapitulation, 1908 (photo)
8713204 Lesson Recapitulation, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson L: mule, tulip, 1908 (photo)
8713201 Lesson L: mule, tulip, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Saint Jerome. Late 15 th century. Colmar (Stained glass)

Saint Jerome. Late 15 th century. Colmar (Stained glass)
8711522 Saint Jerome. Late 15 th century. Colmar (Stained glass); (add.info.: Unterlinden museum. Stained glass window. Saint Jerome. Late 15 th century. Colmar. France. Stained glass. Colmar)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its

Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects
7340909 Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects. The disc is fixed and is read by a wire in the centre

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713836 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19,5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)
8713824 Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print); 23x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Laughing - Reading without tears by R. Jolly)

Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)
8713821 Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print); 23x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Laughing - Reading without tears by R. Jolly)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print)

Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print)
8713857 Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print); 21 x 16,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne. New reading method for use in schools by W)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Reading woman, 1896 (painting)

Reading woman, 1896 (painting)
8861457 Reading woman, 1896 (painting) by Scheel, Signe (1860-1940); 73.5x59.5 cm; KODE, Bergen Billegalleri, Bergen, Norway; (add.info.: Artwork by Signe Scheel (1860-1940)); Photo © O. Vaering.

Background imageTo Read Collection: Leibig card depicting mother and daughter on a Beach, France, 1900

Leibig card depicting mother and daughter on a Beach, France, 1900
3666032 Leibig card depicting mother and daughter on a Beach, France, 1900 by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Leibig card depicting mother and daughter on a Beach)

Background imageTo Read Collection: I will be reading soon, 1930 (print)

I will be reading soon, 1930 (print)
8713845 I will be reading soon, 1930 (print); 23,5 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "I will be reading soon)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Teaching reading, 1932 (print)

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713839 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19,5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Teaching reading, 1932 (print)

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713835 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19,5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Teaching reading, 1932 (print)

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713834 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19,5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Teaching reading, 1932 (print)

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713832 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19,5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)

Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)
8713829 Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print); 23x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Laughing - Reading without tears by R. Jolly)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)

Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)
8713825 Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print); 23x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Laughing - Reading without tears by R. Jolly)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713949 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713948 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)

Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print)
8713929 Polo, Nini, Zoulou et Cie, reading method, 1939 (print) by Rapeno, Armand (b.1858); 21x19,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Polo, Nini, Zoulou & Cie. Reading method by Ms)

Background imageTo Read Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713923 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20,5x13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageTo Read Collection: New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713922 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20,5x13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

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New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713920 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20,5x13,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

Background imageTo Read Collection: My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing)

My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing)
8713909 My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing); 21x14,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "My pretty syllabary. E. Gourio. Fifth edition)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)

Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)
8713882 Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print); 18,5x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading method. Reading and Writing. J. Legru and K. Seguin, Primary Education Inspector)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)

Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)
8713881 Reading in six months, c.1930 (print); 22,5x17,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Read in six months. The unique book of the preparatory course by L. Hutinet, Primary Inspector)

Background imageTo Read Collection: Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)

Reading in six months, c.1930 (print)
8713880 Reading in six months, c.1930 (print); 22,5x17,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Read in six months. The unique book of the preparatory course by L. Hutinet, Primary Inspector)



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"Immersed in the World of Words: A Glimpse into the Art of Reading" Step back in time to 1916, as Lytton Strachey's penetrating gaze captivates us through his portrait. The oil on panel painting transports us to an era where books were cherished companions. Marie-Jeanne Buzeau's delicate engraving from 1716-1796 invites us to a bygone world, where reading was an art form itself. The intricacies of her work reveal the profound connection between literature and visual expression. Travel further back to 1644 with "Portrait of the jester El Primo. " This lively oil on canvas piece showcases how even jesters found solace within pages, escaping reality through their literary adventures. "The Letter, " a mesmerizing oil on canvas artwork from 1924, captures a moment frozen in time. As we observe this scene, we can almost hear the rustle of paper and feel the anticipation that comes with devouring written words. Etching from 1634 presents "Woman reading, " her focused countenance revealing both intellectual curiosity and quiet contemplation. In this medium, lines etched onto metal plates mirror the intricate thoughts woven within every page turned. The vibrant colours of "Geisha of the West District" transport us to Japan through a colour woodblock print; oban format. Here, reading is intertwined with cultural traditions and storytelling that have been passed down for generations. An exquisite oil on canvas painting depicts an elegant lady adorned in an 18th-century Italian costume engrossed in her book. This artwork not only celebrates fashion but also highlights how literature transcends time and place. Intriguingly captured by gouache on paper during the 19th century is a man engrossed in reading while accompanied by a scribe. Their shared pursuit reflects knowledge being preserved and transmitted across generations. Imagine yourself in a serene garden, as depicted in "Reading and knitting in the garden.