Boitard Collection

Edward I / Boitard
EDWARD I (LONGSHANKS) King of England (1272-1307)

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000931 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000932 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Lady Banks rose, Rosier de Banks, Rosa banksiae. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Borromee from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Evergreen rose, Rosa sempervirens
Evergreen rose, Rosier toujours vert, Rosa sempervirens. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mllle. F

Dog rose, Rosa canina
Dog rose, Rose de chiens, Rosa canina. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F. Legendre from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Sweetbriar rose, Rosier rouille, Rosa rubiginosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F

Apple rose, Rosa villosa
Apple rose, Rosier velu, Rosa villosa. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F. Legendre from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Provence rose, Rosa provincialis
Provence rose, Rose de provins, Rosa provincialis. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F

Burnet rose, Rosa pimpinellifolia (Rose pimprenelle, Rosa spinosissima). Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F

Alpine rose, Rosa alpina
Alpine rose, Rose des Alpes, Rosa alpina. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Borromee from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Virginia rose, Rosa lucida
Virginia rose, Rosa luisante, Rosa lucida. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F

Bracteate rose, Rosa bracteata
Bracteate rose, Rose bracteolee, Rosa bracteata. Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Borromee from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Rosa horrida (Rose herisson, Rosa ferox). Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Borromee from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual, Roret, Paris 1836

Austrian copper rose, Rosa foetida (Rose jaune capucine, Rosa lutea var. bicolor). Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Mlle. F

Rosa persica (Rosier a feuilles simples, Rosa simplicifolia). Handcoloured lithograph by Lecouturier after a botanical illustration by Borromee from Pierre Boitards Rose-Lovers Complete Manual

Labyrinth project from "Essay on the composition and ornament of gardens"by M
GIA3657423 Labyrinth project from " Essay on the composition and ornament of gardens" by M. Boitard, Paris 1823 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

The Foundling Hospital, c1753, (1925). Creator: Unknown
The Foundling Hospital, c1753, (1925). Founded in 1739 by the philanthropic sea captain Thomas Coram. It was a childrens home established for the education and maintenance of exposed

The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, (1920). Artist: Nathaniel Parr
The Jubilee Ball at Ranelagh Gardens, April 26th, 1749, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The Cov: Garden Morning Frolick, 1747. Artist: LP Boitard
The Cov: Garden Morning Frolick, 1747. A dawn scene showing Betty Careless, a notorious bagnio owner, being carried to her premises on left

The imports of Great Britain from France, 1757. Artist: LP Boitard
The imports of Great Britain from France, 1757. The landing of passengers and cargo from France at the Custom House. A satire on the importation of French goods

Guilford Street, St Pancras, London, 1753. Artist: Nathaniel Parr
View of the Foundling Hospital with figures outside, St Pancras, London, 1753

Taste a-la-mode as in the year 1735 - being the contrast to the year 1745, 1749

Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Artist: LP Boitard
Fitz-Giggo: A New English Uproar 1763. Some excited members of the audience are invading the stage. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

The Present Age... 1767.Artist: LP Boitard
The Present Age: Adress d to the professsors of driving, dressing, ogling writing, playing, gambling, racing, dancing, duelling, boxing, swearing, humming, building, etc, etc, etc, 1767

The Imports of Great Britain from France... 1757.Artist: LP Boitard
The Imports of Great Britain from France: Humbly address d to the laudable association of anti-gallicans, and the generous promoters of the British Arts

The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. Artist: LP Boitard
The Beau Monde in St Jamess Park, 1750. The smart set parading in a London park, with a quote from Alexander Pope: The ruling passion be it what it will, the ruling passion conquers reason still

Folly Triumphant, 1749. Artist: LP Boitard
Folly Triumphant, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Taste a la mode in the year 1735: Being the contrast to the year 1745, (c1745). Artist: Evan Davis
Taste a la mode in the year 1735: Being the contrast to the year 1745, (c1745). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Taste a la mode, 1745. Artist: F Patton
Taste a la mode, 1745. Satire on the fashion for wide skirts. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Loves Bitter Potion Or Dolly Pregnant. After Discovering She Is Pregnant Dolly Stares Into The Well, Contemplating Suicide. The Broken Pitcher Beside The Well Perhaps Symbolizes Her Lost Virginity

Franazois Boitard (French, c. 1670 - c. 1715), The Arrival of Aesculapius in Rome, c. 1700, pen and black ink and gray wash over graphite on laid paper

1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The " Appearnace of Man" from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou

Boucher de Perthes wrong hafted handaxes
1860, attribution on the plate. Palaeolithic and mesolithic tools imagined hafted in wooden shafts. In the case of the paleolithic tools this is almost certainly incorrect

1838 Cave Man engraving L Homme Fossile
Engraving of an ape-like cave man accompanying an article by Boitard in the French Magasin Universel (April 1838). This is the earliest reconstruction of a pre-historic human

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"Boitard: Exploring the Diverse World of Roses" In the realm of roses, one name stands out - Boitard. But who was Boitard? Edward I's trusted botanist and horticulturist, Boitard played a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of these enchanting flowers. Lady Banks rose, also known as Rosier de Banks or Rosa banksiae, owes its beauty to Boitard's meticulous work. This delicate climber with clusters of small white blooms captivates hearts with its sweet fragrance. Evergreen rose, Rosa sempervirens, another gem discovered by Boitard, boasts glossy leaves that remain vibrant all year round. Its pale pink blossoms bring cheer to any garden. But it doesn't end there. Dog rose (Rosa canina), Sweetbriar rose (Rosier rouille or Rosa rubiginosa), Apple rose (Rosa villosa), Provence rose (Rosa provincialis) - each variety holds a unique charm thanks to Boitard's dedication. The Burnet rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia or Rose pimprenelle) adds a touch of wildness with its dainty yellow flowers and thorny stems. Meanwhile, Alpine rose (Rosa alpina) thrives in high altitudes and showcases stunning pink petals against rugged landscapes. Virginia rose (Rosa lucida) graces gardens with its radiant red blooms while Bracteate rose (Rosa bracteata) enchants onlookers with its large showy flowers surrounded by leaf-like structures called bracts. Even the prickly Rosa horrida found recognition through Boitard's efforts. Despite its intimidating appearance, this species reveals exquisite deep purple blossoms that defy expectations. Thanks to pioneers like Boitard, we have come to appreciate the vast diversity within the world of roses.