Fortune Louis Meaulle Collection

Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Fencing in front of the President of the Republic, Palais de l Elysee, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9th June 1895

Calendar for 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd January 1898

Gun dogs, 1897. Artist: P Mahler
Gun dogs, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 8th August 1897

Negus of Ethiopia, Menelik II, at the Battle of Adoua, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Negus of Ethiopia, Menelik II, at the Battle of Adoua, 1898. Ethiopian forces fought the Italians in 1896. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th August 1898

The amphitheatre of El Jemm, c1890. Artist: F Meaulle
The amphitheatre of El Jemm, c1890. Roman ruins at El Djem, Tunisia. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Jerba Island, Castle near Humt Suk, Tunisia, c1890. Artist: F Meaulle
Jerba Island, Castle near Humt Suk, Tunisia, c1890. The fortress at Houmt Souk on the island of Djerba. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI

Calendar for 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st January 1899

Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Being awarded with the medal of the Legion of Honour by Emile Loubet, Paris, 1899. Emile Francois Loubet (1838-1929) was a French politician and the 7th President of France

The French Republican Guard, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
The French Republican Guard, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th February 1899

The attempted suicide of Samori Ture, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
The attempted suicide of Samori Ture, 1899. Samori Ture (also Samory Toure or Samori ibn Lafiya Ture, 1830-1900) was the founder of the Wassoulou Empire

The Reinach Trial, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
The Reinach Trial, 1899. Madame Hubert Henry leaving the court. Joseph Reinach is best known as the champion of Alfred Dreyfus. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th February 1899

Return of merchants, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Return of merchants, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th April 1899

Labour in Paris, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Labour in Paris, 1899. Building works fro the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 15th May 1899

Easter!, 1899. Artist: F Meaulle
Easter!, 1899. The return of the bells of France. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1899

Calendar for 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Calendar for 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th January 1897

Le Colonel Roquebrune, a drama by Georges Ohnet, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Le Colonel Roquebrune, a drama by Georges Ohnet, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th January 1897

Little Red Riding Hood, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Little Red Riding Hood, 1898. The Fashoda Incident (1898) was the climax of imperial territorial disputes between the United Kingdom and France in Eastern Africa

Spanish lookout, Spanish-American War, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Spanish lookout, Spanish-American War, 1898. The Spanish-American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898

Fete des etudiants, the village fair of Pantheon, Paris, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Fete des etudiants, the village fair of Pantheon, Paris, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 12th June 1898

Battle of Santiago, Spanish-American War, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Battle of Santiago, Spanish-American War, 1898. The Battle of Santiago de Cuba, fought between Spain and the United States on July 3, 1898, was the largest naval engagement of the Spanish-American War

Bullfight incident, Arles, France, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Bullfight incident, Arles, France, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th June 1898

Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Disembarking troops at Guantanamo, Cuba, 1898. The Spanish American War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America that took place from April to August 1898

Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Menelik II of Ethiopia, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th July 1898

A gun battle between a bandit and the gendarmerie, Corsica, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
A gun battle between a bandit and the gendarmerie, Corsica, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th July 1898

The ambassadors of Abyssinia visiting the Elysee Palace, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
The ambassadors of Abyssinia visiting the Elysee Palace, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th July 1898

Harmful plants, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful plants, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st March 1897

Snakes and poisonous plants, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Snakes and poisonous plants, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th February 1897

Birds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Birds that are protected, and helpful in agriculture, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st January 1897

Agricultural lesson for the indigenous people of Madagascar, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Agricultural lesson for the indigenous people of Madagascar, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th November 1897

Column of insurgent Moroccans taken prisoner at Tadla by Sultan Abdul-Hafizs army, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Column of insurgent Moroccans taken prisoner at Tadla by Sultan Abdul-Hafizs army, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th November 1897

Mademoiselle Eugenie Bonnefois, founder of a school for children of fairground workers, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Mademoiselle Eugenie Bonnefois, founder of a school for children of fairground workers, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th December 1897

Insects harmful to furs, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Insects harmful to furs, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 5th December 1897

Tram accident, Sevres, Paris, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Tram accident, Sevres, Paris, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th January 1897

Collision on the Seine, Paris, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Collision on the Seine, Paris, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th February 1897

Loss of the fishing boat Marguerite, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Loss of the fishing boat Marguerite, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st March 1897

French victory in southern Algeria, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
French victory in southern Algeria, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th March 1897

The procession of the mid-Lent festival, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
The procession of the mid-Lent festival, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th April 1897

Harmful crepuscular insects, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful crepuscular insects, 1897. Crepuscular is a term used to describe animals that are primarily active during the twilight. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th July 1897

Pierid butterflies, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Pierid butterflies, 1897. The Cabbage White, a butterfly whose larvae (cabbageworms) feed on cabbages. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 13th June 1897

Harmful insects: daylight butterflies, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: daylight butterflies, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 27th June 1897

Harmful insects, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th April 1897

Freshwater fish, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Freshwater fish, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd May 1897

Harmful insects: caterpillars, butterflies and moths, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: caterpillars, butterflies and moths, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th May 1897

Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Harmful insects: moths that damage apple trees, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1897

French soldiers returning home, France, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
French soldiers returning home, France, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th September 1897

Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. Artist: F Meaulle
Preaching Holy War during an uprising in British India, 1897. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd October 1897

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Felix Faure, President of the French Republic, 1897. Faure with the Russian imperial family during a visit to Russia

Senegalese troops, Madagascar, 1897. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Senegalese troops, Madagascar, 1897. After conquering Madagascar in the Second Franco-Hova War in 1896, France annexed the island. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 10th October 1897

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"Fortune Louis Meaulle: A Glimpse into the Artistic Journey of a Visionary" Step into the world of Fortune Louis Meaulle, an extraordinary artist whose talent and passion knew no bounds. Fencing in front of the President of the Republic at Palais de l'Elysee in 1895, Meaulle's prowess with a sword was matched only by his artistic finesse. His brushstrokes captured not just the physicality but also the grace and intensity of this timeless sport. In 1898, Meaulle showcased his versatility with a stunning calendar that showcased his diverse range as an artist. From capturing gun dogs in their element to immortalizing Menelik II, Negus of Ethiopia, at the Battle of Adoua, each piece spoke volumes about Meaulle's ability to breathe life onto canvas. Venturing beyond borders and time periods, Meaulle transported viewers to ancient Tunisia with his depiction of Jerba Island's castle near Humt Suk and El Jemm's majestic amphitheater from around 1890. These works were testaments to both his meticulous attention to detail and his profound understanding of historical context. The year 1899 marked significant milestones for Meaulle. Notably being awarded the prestigious medal of Legion d'Honneur by Emile Loubet exemplified recognition for his exceptional contributions to artistry. Additionally, he depicted poignant moments such as a shipwreck off Dieppe port and Samori Ture's attempted suicide - events that stirred emotions within viewers' hearts. Meaulle's keen eye for capturing pivotal moments extended beyond individual experiences; he also delved into societal narratives like The Reinach Trial where justice hung delicately in balance. Through these thought-provoking pieces from 1899 alone, it is evident that Fortune Louis Meaulle possessed an unparalleled ability to encapsulate raw human emotion on canvas.