France Collection (page 20)

Belt of Beaumaris, beached at Mother Iveys Bay, Trevose Head, St Merryn, Cornwall. Probably 1906
The ketch Belt of Beaumaris beached at Mother Iveys Bay. Leaving St Agnes carrying nitrocake, she hit the pier, started to take in water

Ruins in the East, Prosper Marilhat (1811-1847)
Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century. Oil on canvas, French School, 19th century. Born in Auvergne, central France in 1811, Prosper Marilhat was encouraged to paint from an early age

The Market Square, Concarneau, Charles Bryant (1883-1937)
Oil on board, 20th century. Charles David Jones Bryant was a marine painter from New South Wales, Australia who arrived in the UK in 1908

Still Life, Walter Langley (1852-1922)
Oil on board, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. Walter Langley was born in Birmingham, the eighth of eleven children of William Langley, a tailor, and his wife, Mary Ann

Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) lit by the suns rays, seen under water. Alps, Ain, France. June. Highly commended in the the Underwater World category

Notre Dame Sprint Sunset
Spring sunset in Paris with the Notre-Dame Cathedral and people relaxing on the Seine riverbanks seen from the bridge Pont de la Tournelle. The Notre-Dame

Red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) with chicks, Vendee, France, June

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) in flower in botanic garden, Vendee, France, July

White form of goldenrod crab spider (Misumenia vatia) camouflaged on umbelliferae flowers waiting for prey, Midi-Pyrenees, France, August

Common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) nest with six eggs, Alsace, France

Christian art in France. Stained Glass
Our Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass window 14th century. Palm Sunday, Entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem

France, Auvergne, Regional Nature Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne. An elevated view of the Chaine des Puys viewed from near the summit of Puy de Dome

France, Paris, Arc de Triomphe. Pedistrian footpath on the Champs Elysees looking towards the Arc de Triomphe at dusk

France, Paris, Eiffel Tower. Evening light on the Eiffel Tower viewed from the Passerelle Debilly, a footbridge spanning the River Seine which runs through Paris, the French capital city

France, French Alps, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Chamonix at dusk, a popular summer and winter destination in the French Alps, over looked by Europes highest mountain - Mont Blanc

France, Paris, Louvre Palace. A tourist cruise ship on the River Seine heading towards the Pont Royal bridge overlooked by the Louvre Palace and museum

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

Eurasian hoopoe (Upupa epops) at nest in stone wall with hungry chicks gaping, Vendee, France, June

Grass snake(Natrix natrix) coiled round eggs, Alsace, France

Abstract photograph of grasses and yellow flowers, Vosges, France, June

Military General Service Medal, 1793-1814
This medal was awarded to Captain G.J. Call in 1848, together with the clasp CUIDAD RODRIGO. It is one of 17 campaign medals awarded to members of the Call family, now in the museum collection

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) Vosges, France, July

Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) Pietrain pig, standing in farmyard, France

Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) crossbreed piglet portrait, France

Tour de Goa and mountains of the Pyrenees. Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May 2018

Marsh fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on fern. South of Casteil, Pyrenees Orientales, south west France. May

Northern crested newt (Triturus cristatus) male underwater in a pond, during the mating season. Isere, Cremieu, France

School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays, Lake Bourget, Alps, Savoie, France, June

Pollarded European / Common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) trees covered in snow, Hohneck, Vosges, France, January

Camargue horse, two, one with mouth open. Bouches du Rhone, France May

Two white Camargue horses in ocean of Camargue, France, Europe. May

Grey Andalusian stallion running in arena in Northern France, Europe. March

Two white horses of the Camargue, running through the sea, Camargue, Southern France

Camargue horses (Equus caballus) running in water at beach, Camargue, France, April

White horse of the Camargue, foal with its brown baby coat, Camargue, Southern France

Camargue horse (Equus caballus) running in water at beach, Camargue, France, April

Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) eating Dandelion, Alpes de Hautes Provence, France

Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) at sunset, Vendee, France, February

Fer-de-lance (Bothrops lanceolatus) captive, endemic to Martinique

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) pair mating, in lagoon, Pont Du Gau, Camargue, France, April 2009

CM24 4733 Albert Weinzierl, BMW M1 Gr V
Albert Weinzierl, BMW M1 Gr V, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars, France, historic cars

CM24 4759 Peter Mursall, Daniel Mursall, BMW 3 litre CSL
Peter Mursall, Daniel Mursall, BMW 3 litre CSL, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars

CM24 4814 Peter Muelder, Christian Traber, BMW M1 Procar
Peter Muelder, Christian Traber, BMW M1 Procar, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars, Classic Racing Cars

CM24 5775 Michael Hinderer, Peter Hinderer, Rene Arnoux, BMW M1 Procar
Michael Hinderer, Peter Hinderer, Rene Arnoux, BMW M1 Procar, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars

CM24 5686 Michael Hinderer, Peter Hinderer, Rene Arnoux, BMW M1 Procar
Michael Hinderer, Peter Hinderer, Rene Arnoux, BMW M1 Procar, Plateau 6, Grid 6, 1972-1981 cars, Le Mans Classic 2018, July 2018, Le Mans, France, circuit racing, Classic, classic cars

European flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) bathing Camargue, France, May

Domestic cat kitten in grass, Alsace, France

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Discover the rich history and diverse beauty of France. From the ancient Stone-age cave paintings in Chauvet to the stunning replica of Lascaux II, this country is a treasure trove of prehistoric art. Brace yourself for the power of nature as you witness rough seas at d'Ar-Men lighthouse during Storm Ruth on Ile de Sein, Armorique. Explore the intricate administrative political map that showcases France's regions and their unique identities. Rev your engines and feel the adrenaline rush at Le Mans 24 Hour Race, where Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon triumphantly crossed the finish line in their Ford GT40 Mk II. Step back in time with a classic Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15, an iconic symbol of French automotive design. Immerse yourself in elegance as you watch Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova gracefully dance across stages, enchanting audiences with her mesmerizing performances. Experience a moment frozen in time with Georges Seurat's masterpiece 'Sunday Afternoon on la Grande Jatte, ' capturing Parisian leisure at its finest. Delve into history through satirical cartoons like James Gillray's 'Napoleon Cartoon, ' depicting Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt playfully dividing up the world over un petit souper. Transport yourself to medieval times with a glimpse into one of France's most famous battles - Agincourt - where archers stood strong against cavalry forces. Finally, marvel at Oceanopolis Brest Brittany's fossil tooth belonging to megalodon or megatooth shark, reminding us of Earth's incredible past inhabitants. With so much to offer, it is no wonder that France continues to captivate visitors from around the globe.