Favoris Collection

Portrait of Eugene Belgrand (1810-78), c. 1870 (b / w photo)
CHT163412 Portrait of Eugene Belgrand (1810-78), c. 1870 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) (litho)
PHG242629 Portrait of Alexander I (1777-1825) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre)

Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho)
PHG242638 Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850
CHT207677 Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men of the Day, No. 43 "The Scientific Use of the Imagination
TRI202493 Men of the Day, No.43 " The Scientific Use of the Imagination, " cartoon of John Tyndall giving a lecture, 1872 (colour litho) by English School

Portrait of a Young Man in a Top Hat
BON40685 Portrait of a Young Man in a Top Hat by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849) (circle of); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Swiss, out of copyright

Cesar Franck at the console of the organ at St. Clotilde Basilica, Paris
XIR287744 Cesar Franck at the console of the organ at St. Clotilde Basilica, Paris, 1885 (b/w photo) by Rongier, Jeanne (b.1852); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dick Kennedy, illustration from Five Weeks in a Balloon
CHT213218 Dick Kennedy, illustration from Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne (1828-1905) Paris, Hetzel (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Emperor Chu Yuan-Chang (1328-98) Founder of the Ming Dynasty (pen
TPG146684 Emperor Chu Yuan-Chang (1328-98) Founder of the Ming Dynasty (pen, ink and opaque watercolour on paper) by Chinese School; National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; Chinese, out of copyright

Portrait of Henri Dunant (1828-1910) (b / w photo)
CHT224808 Portrait of Henri Dunant (1828-1910) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Charles Darwin (1809-82) (b / w photo)
CHT207671 Portrait of Charles Darwin (1809-82) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850
CHT207678 Vautrin, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Laisne (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho)
PHG242637 Portrait of General Etienne Cambronne (1770-1842) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1832 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT230804 Portrait of Leopold I (1790-1865) of Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha, 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Maurin, Nicolas Eustache (1799-1850); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Phileas Fogg and Passepartout, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days
CHT213089 Phileas Fogg and Passepartout, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benett

Cipa Godebski, 1902 (oil on canvas)
BRM349898 Cipa Godebski, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 37 x 32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Godebski family, although of modest means)

Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Mecanisme de la physionomie humaine ou
CHT207824 Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Mecanisme de la physionomie humaine ou analyse electrophysiologique des passions by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1876

Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Album de photographies pathologiques
CHT207823 Faradisation of the frontal muscle, from Album de photographies pathologiques by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1862, Paris (b/w photo) by Duchenne de Boulogne

Portrait of Phileas Fogg, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days
CHT135694 Portrait of Phileas Fogg, illustration from Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne (1828-1905) engraved by Louis Dumont (b.1822) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Neuville

Friedrich III, the Wise, Elector of Saxony
XPH51403 Friedrich III, the Wise, Elector of Saxony by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Museum der Stadt, Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany; German, out of copyright

Francois Adrien Boieldieu (1755-1834) (oil on canvas)
XIR187163 Francois Adrien Boieldieu (1755-1834) (oil on canvas) by Riesener, Louis Antoine Leon (1808-78); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) (oil on canvas)
XIR18940 Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Conservatory of St. Peter, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Favoris: A Glimpse into the Lives of Remarkable Individuals" Step back in time and explore a collection of captivating portraits that reveal the essence of extraordinary individuals. From revolutionaries to artists, from scientists to founders, these favoris (French for favorites) offer a glimpse into their remarkable lives. Georges Cadoudal, depicted in a pen and ink portrait from May 1804, exudes an air of determination and resilience. Known for his role as a leader during the French Revolution, his legacy lives on through this striking black-and-white photograph. Eugene Belgrand's portrait captures him in the midst of change. Dating back to around 1870, this monochromatic image reveals an engineer who played a pivotal role in transforming Paris with his innovative urban planning projects. Alexander I's lithographic portrait transports us to another era altogether. The grandeur and regality emanating from this depiction remind us of his influential reign as Emperor of Russia during the early 19th century. General Etienne Cambronne's lithograph showcases a military figure known for his unwavering loyalty and bravery. His stern expression reflects the indomitable spirit that made him one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most trusted companions. Vautrin comes alive through an illustration inspired by Honore de Balzac's renowned novel "Le Pere Goriot. " This portrayal highlights Vautrin's enigmatic character—a man whose scientific use of imagination captivates readers even today. A young man sporting a top hat stares at us mysteriously from another frame. Who is he? What stories does he carry within? The answers lie hidden within this intriguing portrait that invites our curiosity to unravel its secrets. Cesar Franck takes center stage at St. Clotilde Basilica organ console—an iconic moment captured forever in time. As one listens to Franck's compositions echoing through history, it becomes evident why he remains a favorite among organ enthusiasts.