Filet Collection

The fisherman
Christian Sylvestre

The Indian fisherman
Christian Sylvestre

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Filet; Net; Netz (engraving)
7196005 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Filet; Net; Netz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Filet; Net; Netz)

Striped threadfin and bluefish
Striped threadfin, Polydactylus plebeius, and bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix. Polinemo plebeo, Cheilodittero ettacanto. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Le Filet, c. 1912 (ink on paper)
693013 Le Filet, c.1912 (ink on paper) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 46.5x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

A Sicilian Boy (b / w photo) (see also 172365)
STC172388 A Sicilian Boy (b/w photo) (see also 172365) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Plate with king hunting rams, c. 500 A. D. (silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay)
3493081 Plate with king hunting rams, c.500 A.D. (silver, mercury gilding, niello inlay) by Sasanian School; 21.9 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Study for Diadumene, 1881 (chalk on paper)
PNH368304 Study for Diadumene, 1881 (chalk on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 37x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Panel Lions Birds Floral Motifs 18th-19th century
Panel with Lions, Birds, and Floral Motifs, 18th-19th century. Russia, Nizhniy Novgorod, 18th-19th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in one and two directions)

Cloth Floral Vegetal Patterns 1560-1600 Italy
Cloth with Floral and Vegetal Patterns, 1560-1600. Italy, 16th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in two directions), alternating reticella squares (open cutwork)

Tilapia fillets on a plate with lemon and dill

Woman wears a nightdress from Robinson & Cleaver
A woman wearing a nightdress of Linen Lawn from Robinson & Cleaver. The nightdress is a hand-drawn design with fine hand embroidery, trimmed with real filet lace and ribbons

Albert Besnard, Cast of a Net (Le coup de filet), French, 1849 - 1934, 1900, etching in black on vellum

Portrait of Maguerite Porporati, 1792 (oil on canvas)
XAL329496 Portrait of Maguerite Porporati, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 48.9x35.3 cm; Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; French, out of copyright

Slice of a raw beef filet

Pike-perch fillet on a bed of spinach with cream sauce

Redfish fillets being fried

How to make foie gras ducks liver (series of images): Each lobe of the duck
How to make foie gras ducks liver: Each lobe of the duck liver is cut once more. Ferme de Biorne duck and fowl farm, Dordogne, France

Pressing stuffing into chicken breast fillet

A piece of raw salmon with shiny silver scales, view from above

Fresh Farmed Salmon Fillet
Scottish salmon fillet being prepared

Cod fillet with dill and lemon C014 / 1514
Cod fillet with dill and lemon

Ducks breast (magret or filet de canard) hanging on hooks in a temperature controlled room to make dried ducks breast. Ferme de Biorne duck and fowl farm Dordogne, France

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"Filet: A Versatile Delicacy That Weaves Through History" From the depths of culinary traditions to artistic masterpieces, it has left its mark throughout time. This delicate term encompasses various meanings and contexts that showcase its significance in different realms. In the realm of gastronomy, filet takes center stage as a delectable treat for seafood enthusiasts. Striped threadfin and bluefish are just two fish species whose succulent fillets have conquered palates worldwide. Imagine savoring perfectly cooked tilapia fillets adorned with zesty lemon and fragrant dill on a pristine plate - a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. But filet extends beyond the kitchen's domain; it finds itself etched into art history as well. Le Filet, an ink-on-paper masterpiece from 1912, captures the essence of this word through intricate engravings depicting nets or "filets. " Similarly, in Study for Diadumene (1881), chalk strokes bring forth images of delicate threads intertwining gracefully. The influence even transcends mediums, making appearances in photography too. A Sicilian Boy captured in black-and-white showcases how this term can be associated with captivating imagery that tells stories without words. Likewise, fishermen immortalized in photographs from Antibes or Sausset remind us of their tireless efforts during tuna fishing expeditions. Not limited to visual arts alone, it also finds its place within historical artifacts like plates adorned with scenes such as kings hunting rams dating back to 500 A. D. , showcasing meticulous silverwork combined with mercury gilding and niello inlay techniques. Even within fashion catalogs or progressive catering guides like Robinson & Cleaver's nightdress illustration or Progressive Catering's comprehensive treatment book cover photo respectively - we encounter glimpses where filet is used metaphorically to describe intricately woven fabrics or elaborate food presentations fit for the most discerning connoisseurs.