Germain Collection (#5)

FASHODA INCIDENT, 1898. Captain Marcel Joseph Germain, a leader of a French expedition to Fashoda, Egypt, in a failed attempt to force Britain out of Egypt. Engraving, English, 1898

LORD GEORGE GERMAIN 1st Viscount Sackville (1716-1785). British soldier and statesman. Mezzotint after a painting by George Romney, 1780

FRANCE: EDICT, 1562. The Edict of January 1562, drawn by Michel de L Hospital, which granted a large measure of toleration to the Huguenots

WORLD WAR I: KARL RENNER. Austrian Chancellor Karl Renner (seated, left) and the Austrian envoy in France to sign the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Photograph, 1919

MADAME de STAEL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Stael, nee Necker. French writer. Standing before a bust of her father, the financier and statesman Jacques Necker. Oil on canvas

St Germain
circa 1850: The church of St Germain L Auxerrois (St Germain of Auxerre) in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Paris Church
circa 1835: Church of St Germain L Auxerrois in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

St Germain
1833: The church of St Germain L Auxerrois in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Image of Celtic deity with wild boar and wearing torque. Stone. Musee de St Germain

Samuel Clegg Jnr (1814-1856) and Joseph Samudas (1813-1885) atmospheric railway. This was the system adopted on the Croydon Atmospheric Railway, the Kingstown and Dalkey (Dublin), the Paris and St

The State Tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 By W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 Print : Engraving, Color. Three Men Breaking A Large Bowl Which Is Cracked And Patched

Decorated gold necklace. C. 800 BC. Bronze Age. Jewelry. FRANCE. Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Museum of National Antiquities. Proc: PORTUGAL. Evora

MADAME de STAEL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Stael, n

MADAME de STAEL LETTER. Holograph letter written in the Spring of 1812 by Madame de Stael (1766-1817) to the German writer and naturalist, Adelbert von Chamisso

COMTE de SAINT-GERMAIN (17?-1784?). French adventurer. Late 18th century steel engraving, French

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. The freeing of the members of the Garde Francaise at the Abbey of St. Germain, 30 June 1789. French line engraving by Jean-Louis Prieur, early 19th century

MADAME de STAEL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Stael, nee Necker. French writer: steel engraving, English, 1836

SOPHIE GERMAIN (1776-1831). French mathematician: contemporary line engraving after a life mask

MADAME de STAËL (1766-1817). Anne-Louise-Germaine de Staël, n

Ville de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. 63me conference de la bibliotheque populaire dans la salle du theatre, le mercredi 13 avril 1881... par M. Gaston Tissandier

St. Germains Cathedral
The splendid ruins of St. Germains Cathedral, overlooking the harbour at Peel, Isle of Man, England. Date: 13th century

St-Germain-en-Laye - St Germain Church
France - St-Germain-en-Laye - St Germain Church and Tram Station Date: circa 1907

Dr Karl Renner, Austrian politician, St Germain Chateau
Dr Karl Renner (1870-1950), Austrian politician, at a Peace Conference in St Germain Chateau, France, seen here standing, with his back to the camera

Concert in boulevard Saint Germain, Paris 1863
A crowd gathers for a performance in the new concert room in Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris, in 1863. Date: 1863

Panthemont Abbey / 18Th
View from the garden of the Royal Abbey of Panthemont, Faubourg Saint Germain, Paris. Designed by Francois Franque, architect for Louis XV. Date: Circa 1760

Panthemont Abbey Plan
Plan of the first floor of the Royal Abbey of Panthemont, Faubourg Saint Germain, Paris. Designed by Francois Franque, architect for Louis XV. Date: Circa 1760

Grenelle Fountain 18th C
Front view of the Grenelle Fountain, faubourg St Germain in Paris. It was built in 1739 by Edme Bouchardon, sculptor for Louis XV. Date: 1739

St Germains Priory, Cornwall
View of St Germains (or St German s) Priory, Cornwall

Germain Casse / Gill
Germain Casse (1837-1900) French politician, appointed governor of Martinique

Paris Saint Germain
The abbey as it stood in the fourteenth century

Rail in France
The station in the place de l Europe, Paris, terminus of the single-track rail link to Saint-Germain : later this will become the Gare Saint- Lazare

The Last Barricade
The final stand of the Communards - defending the last barricade against the government forces in the rue du Four-St-Germain

The Last Barricade 2
The final stand of the Communards - defending the last barricade against the government forces in the rue du Four-St-Germain

Jules-Germain Cloquet
JULES-GERMAIN CLOQUET French medical

Capitaine Germain
CAPITAINE GERMAIN French explorer who crossed Africa from the Congo to Djibouti, with the Marchand Mission

French Interior 1826
A salon in the faubourg Saint- Germain, Paris, decorated in the latest fashion : a gentleman sits upright on a settee while his companion plays the grand piano

France / Saint-Germain
Chateau de Saint-Germain (Seine-et-Oise)

Paris-Saint Germain Line
Scene on the Rothschild line linking Paris and Saint- Germain

Paris Train of 1837
Locomotive Dragon and wagon of the Rothschild line from Paris to Saint-Germain

Seine Boat Excursion 2
Parisians enjoy a steamboat excursion on the Seine to Saint-Germain : packed lunch boxes are opened with enthusiasm - the river air gives one an appetite !

Germain and Clotaire
SAINT GERMAIN, bishop of Paris, depicted having his vestment kissed by Clotaire I, king of the Franks, thus acknowledging his authority

Concert Des Chats
The Concert des Chats, a feature of the Foire de Saint- Germain : the animals miaow when the monkey gives the signal

Saint Germain & Heldric
SAINT GERMAIN - Bishop of Paris and Heldric at the Abbey of Saint- Germain d Auxerre Date: 496 - 576

Jacques-Germain Soufflot
JACQUES-GERMAIN SOUFFLOT French architect, responsible for, inter alia, the Pantheon at Paris

DUEL / JARNAC, 1547
Duel between the Baron de Jarnac and La Chateigneraie at Saint-Germain, Paris

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Germain: From Cagliostro to Neanderthal Man" Step into the enigmatic world of Germain, where history and mystery intertwine. This captivating journey begins with Cagliostro, a renowned figure who left an indelible mark on Saint-Germain's legacy. As we delve deeper, we encounter Gillray's intricate engravings from February 10th, shedding light on the state tinkers of that era. Fast forward to Paris in 1868, a city undergoing rebuilding as it embraces change while preserving its timeless charm. The Tres Sainte Trinosophie whispers secrets of ancient wisdom and spirituality that have influenced generations. Intriguingly enough, even in the mid-late 19th century, society witnessed disparities between classes - "Yes Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. " A thought-provoking reflection indeed. The year is now 1966 when British models brought their unique London look to Paris. Fashion transcends borders and cultures; it becomes a language spoken by all. And amidst this cultural exchange emerges an unexpected connection - a Neanderthal man skull reminding us of our shared ancestry. As we wander through Boulevard St. Germain in Paris, Café de Flore beckons us with its timeless allure and has been witness to countless conversations among artists and intellectuals who sought inspiration within its walls. Transporting ourselves further back in time to 1866 brings us face-to-face with "A Street in Saint-Germain, " captured meticulously through pen & ink and watercolor on paper—a glimpse into daily life during those days gone by. Let these fragments from DDE-90182191, DDE-90029713, and DDE-90029696 guide you deeper into unraveling Germain's mysteries—each image holds untold stories waiting for curious minds like yours.