Generale Collection

Paris, Paris all the way to New York. When you board any French Line ship you step right into Paris itself! French Line C.G.T. (Compagnie Generale Transatlantique) poster for the SS Paris ocean liner

Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
Poster advertising Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, the French shipping company, illustrated by the S.S. Ile de France, its first ship to be decorated in Art Deco

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

SS Normandie - French ocean liner
circa 1910s

John Law (1671 1729). Scottish economist. Dutch satirical
John Law (16711729). Scottish economist. He was appointed Controller General of Finances of France under King Louis XV. In 1716 Law established the Banque Ge?ne?rale in France, a private bank

Facial expressions. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy. Plate VIII, of Vol 2. Date: 1750

Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la guerre, souscrivez a l Emprunt National. Societe generale. A mother cuddling her child before putting her to bed. Date 1917

Tea pot and warmer from Delft, Netherlands, 18th century, decorated with vignettes of ships at sea and floral borders. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient

American Civil War-Colonel George Armstrong Custer 1861
5314051 American Civil War-Colonel George Armstrong Custer 1861; (add.info.: American Civil War-Colonel George Armstrong Custer 1861)

Makers marks on Roman pottery. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Spring crocus and European peacock butterfly
Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Wild daffodil and snowdrops
Wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

Plate and pitchers from Delft, Netherlands, 18th century
Plate and pitchers with gold and scarlet on a black ground from Delft, Netherlands, 18th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Gravy boat or sauciere from Marseille, France, 18th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Cross section through a 19th century pottery kiln. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Poster, Paris to Marseille to North Africa by rail and sea
Travel poster, Paris to Marseille by rail, Marseille to North Africa in 37 hours by steamer, CGT Compagnie Generale Transatlantique and PLM

Poster, CGT, Le Havre to New York, May sailing dates
Travel poster, French CGT Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, Transatlantic Service from Le Havre to New York on the Paris, Ile de France, Suffren, France, with May sailing dates. 31ins. 23ins

Poster, NGI, Navigazione Generale Italiana Date: 1936

Chili, Vue generale de Valparaiso (engraving)
3645950 Chili, Vue generale de Valparaiso (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chili, Vue generale de Valparaiso)

Ilanz, Vue generale (b / w photo)
6002322 Ilanz, Vue generale (b/w photo) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ilanz, Vue generale)

Glaris, Vue generale et le Glaernisch (b / w photo)
6002320 Glaris, Vue generale et le Glaernisch (b/w photo) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glaris, Vue generale et le Glaernisch)

Villefranche-de-Conflent, Vue generale (colour photo)
2804267 Villefranche-de-Conflent, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villefranche-de-Conflent, Vue generale)

Chamonix, Vue generale (colour photo)
2804188 Chamonix, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamonix, Vue generale)

Chabrillan, Vue generale et ruines du Chateau (colour photo)
2804174 Chabrillan, Vue generale et ruines du Chateau (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chabrillan, Vue generale et ruines du Chateau)

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Vue generale et Chapelle N D de Beauvoir (colour photo)
2804152 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Vue generale et Chapelle N D de Beauvoir (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie)

Nice, Vue generale, prise de la route de Villefranche (colour photo)
2804131 Nice, Vue generale, prise de la route de Villefranche (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nice, Vue generale)

Corte, Vue generale (colour photo)
2804121 Corte, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corte, Vue generale)

Mont-de-Marsan, Vue generale (colour photo)
2803987 Mont-de-Marsan, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mont-de-Marsan, Vue generale)

Maintenon, Chateau, Vue generale (colour photo)
2803688 Maintenon, Chateau, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maintenon, Chateau, Vue generale)

Saint-Cloud, Vue generale (colour photo)
2803597 Saint-Cloud, Vue generale (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Cloud, Vue generale)

Laon, Vue generale prise de la plaine (colour photo)
2803575 Laon, Vue generale prise de la plaine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laon, Vue generale prise de la plaine)

Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses and hats show papers to a soldier with rifle. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Dog s-tooth violet and moth
Dog s-tooth-violet or dogtooth violet, Erythronium dens-canis, and moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre Joseph

Crown imperial lily, Fritillaria imperialis, and tulips, Tulipa gesneriana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

Black-naped monarch and hooded warbler
Black-naped monarch, Hypothymis azurea 1, and hooded warbler, Setophaga citrina 2. Gobe-mouche blue des Philippines, Gobe-mouche de la Louisiane

Sufi mystics of ancient Persia reading prayer books
Sufi mystics of ancient Persian Zoroastrianism read prayer books under a thatched hut. I sofi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid
5314310 Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); (add.info.: Spanish Civil War-The fight in the streets of Madrid)

Poster, Chemins de Fer de l Etat and CGT
Poster for Chemins de Fer de l Etat and Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (CGT), serving Paris, Le Havre and New York. circa 1930

Branch, leaf, fruit and flower of the coffee tree, Coffea arabica. Copperplate engraving from Abbe Antoine Francois Prevosts Histoire generale des voyages, Paris, 1746

Basin and plates from Moustiers, France, decorated with cupids, naiads, and other mythological figures. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

Plate from Moustiers, France, decorated with scene of sea goddess Salacia and naiads. With border of heads of Neptune and Salacia in border of foliage

Spoon and dish from Strasbourg, 18th century, decorated with botanical paintings. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Plates from Strasbourg, 18th century, with botanical paintings of roses and tulips. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Plate and cruet set or porte-huilier from Strasbourg, 18th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris

Pot-pourri vase from Strasbourg, 18th century, decorated with botanical painting. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Enamel clay tiles, 13th century
Enamel clay tiles with heraldic devices, 13th century. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Plate from Marans, France, with botanical illustration within a floral border. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery

Surtout or centerpiece from Saintes, France, decorated with female heads and foliage in green and gold. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French

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"Generale: A Transatlantic Journey from Paris to New York" Embark on a voyage through time and culture with the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, as we delve into the captivating story of "Generale. " From the bustling streets of Paris to the enchanting shores of New York, this tale unfolds like an epic adventure. Step aboard the magnificent SS Normandie, a French ocean liner that epitomized luxury and elegance. Its grandeur was matched only by its speed, whisking passengers across the vast Atlantic Ocean in style. As you explore its opulent interiors, marvel at the Zodiac adorned with a winged male figure - perhaps Cupid or Eros himself - symbolizing love and romance amidst this transoceanic journey. Indulge in fine tea served from a Delft teapot and warmer hailing from 18th century Netherlands. These exquisite pieces not only transport us back in time but also remind us of the cultural exchange between nations during these voyages. Enter into an intellectual realm where Scottish economist John Law's ideas intertwine with Dutch satire. Uncover their influence on society and economics as facial expressions reveal both intrigue and contemplation among those engaged in passionate debates. "Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la" - let your children be spared from horrors no more. This powerful poster reminds us of our collective responsibility to create a better world for future generations as we traverse continents by rail and sea, connecting Paris to Marseille then onwards to North Africa. Experience excitement building up as May sailing dates approach while gazing upon another striking poster showcasing CGT's Le Havre route to New York. Feel anticipation rise within you as dreams are about to become reality for those embarking on this incredible journey across oceans. Witness unity among nations represented by NGI (Navigazione Generale Italiana) alongside CGT – two maritime powerhouses collaborating to bring people together.