Forme Collection

Paradiso, Canto 31 : The saintly throng form a rose in the empyrean (rose celeste)
GIA745614 Paradiso, Canto 31 : The saintly throng form a rose in the empyrean (rose celeste), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Typesetter at work
A compositor at a the Lund Humphries print works places a small type glyph on a forme rack, finishing a page of imposing surface text prior to inking and printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Sheet of paper peeling away from a printing forme imprinted with the letters ABC and image of a flower

An engraving depicting a man using a roller to apply ink to type in a forme, 19th century
5310957 An engraving depicting a man using a roller to apply ink to type in a forme, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1855); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving)
1729392 Caricature about the 1819 comet (end of the world) (engraving).

John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) American industrialist c. 1920
1703104 John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) American industrialist c. 1920; (add.info.: John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) american industrialist c. 1920).

Ludovic Halevy (1834-1908) French playwright librettist and novelist member of French Academy academicien
1710997 Ludovic Halevy (1834-1908) French playwright librettist and novelist member of French Academy academicien, photo by Lege et Bergeron; (add.info)

Roman antiquity. Currency: Sestertius with the effigy of Mark Aurelio (Marco Aurelio, 121-180)
BEN5468285 Roman antiquity. Currency: Sestertius with the effigy of Mark Aurelio (Marco Aurelio, 121-180), emperor and Roman Stoician philosopher. Inv. en 13953

Agenor de Guiche duc de Grammont (1819-1880) French diplomat minister of foreign affairs late 19th century he was
1709217 Agenor de Guiche duc de Grammont (1819-1880) French diplomat minister of foreign affairs late 19th century he was the lover of Marie Duplessis; (add.info)

John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist here with his son John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960)
1703059 John Davidson Rockefeller (1839-1937) American industrialist here with his son John Davidson Rockefeller Jr (1874-1960) c

Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints
XIR53827 Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of Felix Feneon in 1890 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Une Forme a Venoix, 1881 (oil on canvas)
695245 Une Forme a Venoix, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 200x300 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A farm in Venoix, northern France.); Photo © O. Vaering

Study for Forme a Venoix (oil on canvas)
695220 Study for Forme a Venoix (oil on canvas) by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: A farm in Venoix, northern France.); Photo © O. Vaering

Occulus of the ceiling of the House of Spouses, Ducal Palace of Mantua, Italy (Camera degli Sposi, Palazzo Ducale)
BEN5463160 Occulus of the ceiling of the House of Spouses, Ducal Palace of Mantua, Italy (Camera degli Sposi, Palazzo Ducale, Mantova). Fresco by Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506), 1474

Lettre X Y Z : HeXagone Yole Zig-zag. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4213016 Lettre X Y Z : HeXagone Yole Zig-zag. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne

Double goblet formed from two agate cups (chromolitho)
964343 Double goblet formed from two agate cups (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil)

Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil. Dec. Tom. 1, Copianthe des Indes. Amaranthus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Lettre U V X Y Z Unisson Veau HeXagone Yole Zig-zag. Gravure in "
DUV4213002 Lettre U V X Y Z Unisson Veau HeXagone Yole Zig-zag. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne

Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera
L Ophrise a fleurs en forme d insectes. Fly orchid, Ophrys insectifera. Doris longwing, Heliconius doris. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs

Tournage des vases de forme arrondie (engraving)
3644860 Tournage des vases de forme arrondie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournage des vases de forme arrondie)

The Ingram Patent Rotary Machine for Printing Illustrated Newspapers (engraving)
1589666 The Ingram Patent Rotary Machine for Printing Illustrated Newspapers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Forme exterieure du telestereoscope (engraving)
3645020 Forme exterieure du telestereoscope (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forme exterieure du telestereoscope)

Paradiso, Canto 19 : The blessed souls form an eagle in the sky
GIA745613 Paradiso, Canto 19 : The blessed souls form an eagle in the sky, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Door knocker in the form of a hand (brass) (detail of 141228)
KW141229 Door knocker in the form of a hand (brass) (detail of 141228) by Spanish School; Seville, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

The British Workman: Printer (colour litho)
6000852 The British Workman: Printer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer. One of a set of postcards on the subject of The British Workman)

Temple de la Philosophie dresse devant l ancien autel, sur une estrade en forme de montagne
963430 Temple de la Philosophie dresse devant l ancien autel, sur une estrade en forme de montagne, a l occasion de la fete de la deesse Raison celebree le 20 novembre 1793

Surtouts et plan geometral de table Le cannameliste
Surtouts et plan geometral de table, Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire

Service de campagne Le cannameliste francais
Service de campagne, Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Dupuis

Crystaux Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction
Crystaux, Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Dupuis

Desseins de pyramides de batonage Le cannameliste
Desseins de pyramides de batonage, Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire

Planche 5 Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Gilliers, Sieur, d

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Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction
Le cannameliste francais, ou, Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire, Gilliers, Sieur, d. 1758, Etching, 1751

Planche 1 Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Dupuy, Philippe, d

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Planche 3 Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Francois, Jean-Charles

Planche 4 Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Dupuy, Philippe, d

Planche 2 Le cannameliste francais ou Nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui desirent d apprendre l office: redige en forme de dictionnaire: enrichi de planches en taille-douce, Dupuy, Philippe, d

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Epilepsie Partielle Forme Vibratoire Paul-Marie-Le Regnard
Epilepsie Partielle Forme Vibratoire; Paul-Marie-Leon Regnard (French, 1850 - 1927); Paris, France; 1878; Photogravure; 10.3 × 6.2 cm (4 1, 16 × 2 7, 16 in.)

Title Page To Leviathan Or The Matter, Forme And Power Of A Common Wealth Ecclesiasticall And Civil, By Thomas Hobbes Of Malmesbury, 1588-1679

Lifting a proof off a large forme at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Forme: A Kaleidoscope of Art and Beauty" In the celestial realm of Paradiso, Canto 31 unfolds a breathtaking sight as a saintly throng forms a resplendent rose in the empyrean. This ethereal image captures the essence of "forme, " showcasing its transformative power. From an artist's studio to the printing press, we witness the meticulous work of a typesetter crafting letters on a sheet of paper peeling away from a printing forme. The imprint reveals the elegant arrangement of ABC, while an enchanting flower adds grace to this creative process. Delving into art history, we encounter "Une Forme à Venoix, " an exquisite oil painting from 1881 that captivates with its vibrant colors and masterful brushstrokes. Its companion piece, "Study for Forme à Venoix, " offers us insight into the artist's creative journey. Traveling further back in time, our gaze is drawn towards Andrea Mantegna's awe-inspiring fresco adorning the ceiling of Mantua's Ducal Palace. Known as Camera degli Sposi, it mesmerizes with its intricate details and skillful use of perspective. Exploring various mediums and techniques, we stumble upon engravings like "Lettre XYZ: Hexagone Yole Zig-zag" which playfully intertwine shapes and letters. We also marvel at chromolithographs depicting double goblets formed by two agate cups—a testament to human ingenuity. Nature too embraces form with open arms; Copianthus indica presents itself as a cornucopian shrub bursting with life and abundance. Meanwhile, Ophrys insectifera—commonly known as fly orchid—delights us with its delicate petals resembling tiny winged creatures hovering above. Lastly, we witness craftsmen shaping rounded vases through their skilled hands in an engraving titled "Tournage des vases de forme arrondie.