De La Rue Collection

Solar corona and prominences 1860 (1870)
Solar corona and prominences 1860. Observations made by the English astronomer Warren de la Rue ( 1815-1889) at Rivabellosa in Spain during the total solar eclipse, 18 July 1860

Arabic Ladies playing Board Game, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730945 Arabic Ladies playing Board Game, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabic Ladies playing Board Game)

Three Cupids Holding a Helmet. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Three Cupids Holding a Helmet

Three Cupids Turning a Somersault, an Eagle on the Right. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Three Cupids Turning a Somersault, an Eagle on the Right

Three Cupids, Two Playing Music, One Holding Palm Leaves. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Three Cupids, Two Playing Music, One Holding Palm Leaves

Painting. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Painting

Water. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Water

Earth. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Earth

Winter. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Winter

Summer. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Summer

Astronomy. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Astronomy

Music. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Music

Sculpture. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Sculpture

Architecture. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Architecture

Washington Hotel, Liverpool, 1874. Creator: Unknown
Washington Hotel, Liverpool, 1874. View of the facade of the Washington Hotel which was later demolished. [Rock & Co, London, 1874]

Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. Artist: Warren De La Rue
Warren de la Rues photograph of total solar eclipse at Rivabellosa, Spain, 18 July 1860. This was the first solar eclipse to be photographed, using the Kew Photoheliograph

Three Cupids Playing with Vine Branches. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Three Cupids Playing with Vine Branches

Air. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Air

Source Size = 3959 x 2527
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LORD GEORGE LEVESON-GOWER (1815-1891). 2nd Earl of Leveson-Gower. English statesman. Photograph, 19th century

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Delving into the artistic world of Louis Felix de la Rue, a masterful creator of diverse wonders. From capturing the ethereal beauty of Solar corona and prominences in 1860 to showcasing the cultural richness with Arabic Ladies playing Board Game on a Christmas Card, his chromolitho art mesmerizes. Unveiling the whimsical realm, three Cupids emerge - holding a helmet or turning somersaults with an eagle nearby. Another trio indulges in music while one holds palm leaves, each creation bearing de la Rue's signature touch. With his brush strokes, he brings life to paintings that evoke emotions and stir souls. Exploring elements like Water and Earth or embracing seasons like Winter and Summer, de la Rue crafts captivating landscapes that transport us beyond reality's boundaries. His passion for Astronomy shines through celestial artworks while Music becomes a muse for his harmonious compositions. In every stroke lies de la Rue's dedication to creating visual poetry that resonates with our hearts.