Douai Collection

France / Douai
Street scene in the centre of the town, with a footbridge over the canal

The Flagellation of Christ, ca. 1600. Creator: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
The Flagellation of Christ, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Child with a Dove. Creator: Greuze, Jean-Baptiste (1725-1805)
Child with a Dove. Found in the collection of the Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Douai, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving)
478391 Douai, 1649 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douai, now in Belgium)

Terrible explosion at Douai (colour litho)
2818996 Terrible explosion at Douai (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible explosion in an army ammunition store at Douai, France)

Au bord de la Manche, c. 1924. Creator: Prinet, ReneFranç
Au bord de la Manche, c. 1924. Found in the collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

The Mill at Cuincy, Near Douai, 1871-72. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Mill at Cuincy, Near Douai, 1871-72

Kermesse. Creator: Brouwer, Adriaen (c. 1605-1638)
Kermesse. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Self-Portrait, c. 1883-1885. Creator: Cross, Henri Edmond (1856-1910)
Self-Portrait, c. 1883-1885. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

La meditation (la reflexion), 1864. Found in the collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Le Four des Maures. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

The Mill at Cuincy, 1871-1872, (1946). Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Mill at Cuincy, 1871-1872, (1946). Mill near near Douai, in the Nord departement in northern France. From The Etchings of the French Impressionists and Their Contemporaries, by Edward T. Chase

Damage to the interior of Douai church, France, 1918. The British liberated Douai, which had been occupied by the Germans since 1914, on 17 October 1918

The ruins and bell tower of Douai, France, 1918. The British captured Douai, which had been occupied by the Germans since 1914, on 17 October 1918

Philippe Merlin De Douai
PHILIPPE ANTOINE MERLIN DE DOUAI French statesman during the Revolution and after. Date: 1754 - 1838

Fokker E III of Max Immelmann at Douai, France
Fokker E III of the German pilot and ace Max Immelmann (1890-1916) at Douai, France, where his unit, KEK 3, was based. Date: circa 1915-1916

Matthaeus Galen
MATTHAEUS GALEN Flemish theologian at Douai. Date: 1528 - 1573

Edmund Arrowsmith
EDMUND ARROWSMITH English Catholic, educated at Douai, returned to England as a missionary, apprehended and hanged, drawn and quartered at Lancaster. Date: 1585 - 1628

Siege of Douai 1667
SIEGE OF DOUAI Louis XIV takes part in the campaign against the Spanish- held Netherlands Date: 4 July 1667

Joyous Entry of King John the Good at Douai, 1355. Part of a panoramic painting by Auguste Franþ»®s-Marie Gorguet (1862-1927) which he painted between 1914 and 1916. Date: 1355

Map from Douai / Cambrai - Valanciennes / Le Cateau
Lined wallet containing 49 back to back map cards on canvas backing. Opens out to map from Douai/Cambrai - Valanciennes/Le Cateau. Commemorative Ware

Venice Night Festival Redeemer 1903 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Valley Fir Shade Mountain 1909 Oil canvas 29 x 35 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Study Sculpture Neptune n. d Black chalk recto
Artokoloro

Marine Scene Boats Venice 1903 Watercolor graphite
Artokoloro

Copy painting entitled L Automne J. F Millet n. d
Artokoloro

Pines Shore 1896 Oil canvas 21 1 / 4 x 25 3 / 4 54 65. 4 cm
Artokoloro

Study Le Ranelagh 1899 Watercolor black chalk
Artokoloro

Venice Giudecca 1903 Watercolor graphite charcoal
Artokoloro

Artist Garden St Clair 1904-5 Watercolor Sheet
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Portrait Artist Mother 1899 Conte crayon lined
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Landscape ca 1904 Watercolor crayon paper Sheet
Artokoloro

Pines Coastline n. d watercolor black chalk Sheet
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Louis XIV Siege Douai South-East July 1-6 1667
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Landscape n. d watercolor graphite Sheet 11 1 / 8 x 16 3 / 8
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Garden Painter Saint Clair 1908 Watercolor graphite
Artokoloro

Map of Douai, France
MAP OF DOUAI, FRANCE

The Sin-le-Noble Road near Douai, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XIR868529 The Sin-le-Noble Road near Douai, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Route de Sin-le-Noble, prAšs de Douai); French

Monsieur de Calonne, First President of the Parliament of Flanders in Douai, 1790
XIR476013 Monsieur de Calonne, First President of the Parliament of Flanders in Douai, 1790 (oil on canvas) by Dabos, Laurent (1761-1835); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info.: M)

View of the Porte de Valenciennes in Douai, 1823 (oil on canvas)
XIR476011 View of the Porte de Valenciennes in Douai, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Leborne, Joseph Louis (1796-1865); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Jean-Louis Forain, After Douai, French, 1852 - 1931, probably 1918, brush and black ink on laid paper

Douai Ruins
September 1919: The ruins of a 350 year-old Spanish building, dynamited by the Germans before they left the town of Douai in France. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Auguste, the First Elephant ever born in France
First Elephant ever born in France - named Auguste - on 5th August 1936 at Douai. Baptised with Champagne by the unlikely combination of pachyderm Admirers, Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker!!

Douai - France - Rue de la Mairie - The Belfry
The Belry on Rue de la Mairie, Douai, France Date: circa 1920s

Wwi / Douai Occupied
German troops march through Douai, northern France, during its period of occupation

Adulphe Delegorgue
ADULPHE DELEGORGUE of Douai, French traveller in southern Africa, posing with pipe and gun in his travelling costume

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"Douai: A Tapestry of History and Art in France" Discover the enchanting town of Douai, nestled in the heart of France. With a rich history dating back to 1649, as depicted in the captivating hand-colored engraving, it has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. One such tragedy was the terrible explosion that shook Douai, immortalized in a vivid color lithograph. The resilience of its people shines through even during dark times like "The Railway Disaster at Arleux, " where a wrecked train stands as a somber reminder. But Douai is not just about sorrow; it is also an artistic haven. Take a stroll along the shores of La Manche and immerse yourself in the beauty captured by Rene Prinet's brushstrokes circa 1924. Or admire Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's masterpiece, "The Mill at Cuincy, " which transports you to another era with its timeless charm. Art takes many forms here - from Adriaen Brouwer's lively depiction of Kermesse festivities to Henri Edmond Cross' introspective self-portrait from 1883-1885. Each stroke tells a story, inviting you into their world. In this tapestry of art and history lies "La meditation (la reflexion)" - an exquisite piece that encourages contemplation and reflection. And let us not forget "Le Four des Maures" - an architectural gem that adds character to this picturesque town. As you explore Douai's streets lined with cobblestones and historic buildings, allow yourself to be transported back in time. Let Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot guide your imagination through his iconic painting "The Mill at Cuincy" from 1871-1872. Douai beckons with open arms, inviting you on a journey filled with tales untold and masterpieces waiting to be discovered.