Galet Collection

Requiescat, 1940 (tempera on panel)
LMG123044 Requiescat, 1940 (tempera on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 63.3x86.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Galet; Shingle; Rollstein (engraving)
7196110 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Galet; Shingle; Rollstein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galet; Shingle; Rollstein)

La Pointe de la Heve, 1864 (oil on canvas)
BBC200108 La Pointe de la Heve, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

XXI-III-8
Christophe Verot

Stone house
Muriel Vekemans

Pebble depicting a man being attacked by a bear, from Pechialet, Dordogne (shale)
XIR174841 Pebble depicting a man being attacked by a bear, from Pechialet, Dordogne (shale) by Prehistoric; 18.5 cm cm; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Alberic Mazoyer showing in his hand a bottle of Cornas les Chailles and a stone from the soil type Chailles that has given its name to the wine. Alain Voge, Cornas, Ardeche, France

Old vines on stony pebbly soil and with supporting poles after winter pruning but before leaves start growing. The Hermitage vineyards on the hill behind the city Tain-laiHermitage, Drome, France

The vineyard of Pierre Gaillard in Malleval where he makes wines of the appellations Cote Rotie, Condrieu, and Saint Joseph. Above the actual Rhone valley along the river

The chapel on top of the hill the Chapelle vineyard and lower down the Les Bessards vineyard. The Hermitage vineyards on the hill behind the city Tain-laiHermitage, Drome, France

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"Galet: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Wine" Step into the world of galet, a term that encompasses various meanings and experiences. From Requiescat's hauntingly beautiful painting in 1940 to Le Vocabulaire Illustre's engraving depicting shingles and rollsteins, galet takes on different forms. In La Pointe de la Heve, an oil painting from 1864 captures the essence through its depiction of pebbles scattered along the shore. These stones tell stories of time passing by and waves crashing against their smooth surfaces. But galet is not limited to art alone; it finds its way into our daily lives. Imagine a stone house standing proudly amidst nature's embrace - a testament to strength and endurance. Pechialet in Dordogne unveils a pebble carved with intricate details: a man being attacked by a bear. This shale creation transports us back in time, reminding us of ancient tales etched onto these tiny canvases. Alberic Mazoyer holds up two treasures - Cornas les Chailles wine bottle and a stone. The juxtaposition highlights how both elements are products of Earth's bounty, each carrying its own unique story waiting to be savored. The vineyards come alive with galets as they provide support for old vines after winter pruning or nurture young ones on sandy pepply soil in Crozes Hermitage. Pierre Gaillard cultivates his land meticulously in Malleval to create exquisite wines like Cote Rotie. As we delve deeper into Europe's heartland - France - we discover that they are more than just rocks; they symbolize resilience, history, and passion for winemaking. In Pierre Gaillard's vineyard lies the soulful connection between terroir and craftsmanship. Galet transcends boundaries; it connects art enthusiasts with nature lovers while captivating wine connoisseurs.