Jardin Des Plantes Collection

Captain Gabriel de Cileu, 1888 (engraving)
1574589 Captain Gabriel de Cileu, 1888 (engraving); (add.info.: French naval captain Gabriel de Clieu (c1687-1774) using precious water supply to keep alive a plant of Coffea arabica from the Jardin

Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving)
1574760 Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) French naturalist and younger brother of Antoine, under whom he worked at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Captain Gabriel de Cileu (engraving)
1574583 Captain Gabriel de Cileu (engraving); (add.info.: French naval captain Gabriel de Clieu (c1687-1774) using precious water supply to keep alive a plant of Coffea arabica from the Jardin des

Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving)
1574759 Bernard de Jussieu, 1874 (engraving); (add.info.: Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777) French naturalist and younger brother of Antoine, under whom he worked at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Science. Zoology. The Duke and Duchess de Berry (Marie Caroline de Bourbon Sicile and Charles Ferdinand d'Artois)
3434843 Science. Zoology. The Duke and Duchess de Berry (Marie Caroline de Bourbon Sicile and Charles Ferdinand d'Artois) at the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, zoo in Paris. Painting by J.B

Elephant Asleep, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis Barye
Elephant Asleep, c1850s-1860s. An Asian elephant, perhaps the one that arrived at the Jardin des Plantes in 1843, lies asleep in a small clearing in the Forest of Fontainebleau

The Cedar of Lebanon, in the Jardin des Plantes, c1800. Creator: Jean-Pierre Houel
The Cedar of Lebanon, in the Jardin des Plantes, c1800

An elephant called Said killing its keeper at the Jardin des Planres in Paris (colour litho)
3097527 An elephant called Said killing its keeper at the Jardin des Planres in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Martin the polar bear (colour litho)
2819183 Death of Martin the polar bear (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Martin the polar bear)

Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E. de la Tramblaiz, in "Album
LSE4313205 Jardin des Plantes, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E.de la Tramblaiz, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Au Jardin des Plantes. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)
3100567 Au Jardin des Plantes. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Jardin des Plantes)

La Seine au Jardin des Plantes, 1884 (oil on canvas)
652781 La Seine au Jardin des Plantes, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Signac, Paul (1863-1935); 45x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Seine au Jardin des Plantes. Paul Signac (1863-1935)

Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1904 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
651375 Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1904 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Besnier, Fernand Auguste (d.1927); 53.6x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Plantes, Paris)

Animals of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France (coloured engraving)
5998806 Animals of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France)

Pierre-Joseph Redoutes School of Botanical Drawing in the Salle Buffon in the Jardin
615611 Pierre-Joseph RedoutA©s School of Botanical Drawing in the Salle Buffon in the Jardin des Plantes, 1830 (w/c & graphite on paper) by Ribault, Julie (b.1789); Fitzwilliam Museum

Monkey house in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (b / w photo)
3094763 Monkey house in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey house in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris)

The fossil room at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c. 1880 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT217643 The fossil room at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c.1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Anatomy Lesson, (Dissection at the Jardin des Plantes) from
XJF140229 The Anatomy Lesson, (Dissection at the Jardin des Plantes) from Le Clerc Jomberd (engraving) 1168 by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Plan of the Royal Garden of the Medicinal Plants in Paris, 1641 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217702 Plan of the Royal Garden of the Medicinal Plants in Paris, 1641 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The whale at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c. 1840 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217642 The whale at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c.1840 (litho) (b/w photo) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

New wild animal enclosure in the Jardin des Plantes (colour litho)
2818623 New wild animal enclosure in the Jardin des Plantes (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New wild animal enclosure in the Jardin des Plantes)

A Fright in the Jardin des Plantes, from Les Etrangers a Paris
659553 A Fright in the Jardin des Plantes, from Les Etrangers a Paris by Honore Daumier, Aubert et Compagnie, 1844 (colour litho) by Daumier

Maison de Buffon in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (gouache on paper)
672516 Maison de Buffon in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (gouache on paper) by Knip, Joseph August (1777-1847); 45x60.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-70) lecturing at the Jardin du Roy
CHT213204 Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-70) lecturing at the Jardin du Roy, illustration from La Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier

Garnetts Galago, new resident of the Jardin des Plantes (litho)
2818533 Garnetts Galago, new resident of the Jardin des Plantes (litho) by Belon, Jose (d.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garnetts Galago)

Museum of Natural History in Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT217677 Museum of Natural History in Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Paris, Jardin Des Plantes (b / w photo)
1094834 Paris, Jardin Des Plantes (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, Jardin Des Plantes)

Au Jardin des Plantes, 1889. Creator: Daniel Urrabieta Vierge
Au Jardin des Plantes, 1889. [At the zoo in the botanical garden]

The new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The new wildcat house at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, 1895. People queuing to look at captive tigers. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st March 1895

Illustration of Gloriette De Buffon, Jardin Des Plantes, Paris

Franco-Prussian War: Refuges in the Jardin des Plantes in Paris for the nutrition of cattle, France

Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, pl. 7 engraved by Claude Lucas
XIR233535 Plan of Paris, known as the Plan de Turgot, pl.7 engraved by Claude Lucas, 1734-39 (engraving) (b/w photo) (detail) by Bretez, Louis (18th century) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Louis XIV (1638-1715) and his Entourage visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, after 1665
XIR207845 Louis XIV (1638-1715) and his Entourage visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, after 1665 (engraving) by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Elephant of the Jardin des Plantes

Franco-prussian War: Refuges In The Jardin Des Plantes In Paris For The Nutrition Of Cattle, France

France, Paris, Jardin des Plantes (Paris Botanical Garden), engraving
France, 19th century. Paris: Jardin des Plantes (Paris Botanical Garden). Engraving

HERBAL MEDICINE, 1676. Men examining medicines made from the plants of the Jardin du Roi (now Jardin des Plantes), in Paris, France. Line engraving, 1676

PARIS: JARDIN DES PLANTES. French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort touring the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. Line engraving from Él

Bernard de Jussieu, French botanist
Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777), French botanist, examining a flower with a magnifying glass. As a demonstrator at the Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Antoine de Jussieu, French botanist
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836), French botanist. De Jussieu categorized plants into families and developed a system of classification for flowering plants

De Jussieus cedar of Lebanon sapling. Historical artwork of the French botanist Bernard de Jussieu (1699-1777), bringing to France the first cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)

Linnaeus and de Jussieu, botanists
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), Swedish botanist and taxonomist (right), meeting French botanist Bernard de Jussieu (centre) in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France

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"Exploring the Wonders of Jardin des Plantes: A Captivating Journey Through Nature and History" Step into the enchanting world of Jardin des Plantes, a botanical garden in Paris that holds a rich tapestry of captivating stories. This extraordinary place has witnessed remarkable events throughout its existence, leaving an indelible mark on both nature and humanity. One such event was the tragic encounter between Said, an elephant with immense strength, and his keeper. In a shocking turn of events, Said's power overcame him as he fatally attacked his caretaker within these very grounds. The incident serves as a haunting reminder of the untamed beauty that resides within this sanctuary. Amongst its inhabitants was Martin, a majestic polar bear whose life came to an end at Jardin des Plantes. His departure left behind memories captured in vivid color lithographs that immortalize his presence forever. These artworks serve as tributes to Martin's grandeur and remind us of our responsibility to protect endangered species. The allure extends beyond its animal residents; it encompasses breathtaking landscapes too. E. de la Tramblaiz's watercolor illustrations from "Album souvenirs de Paris" transport us back to 1885 when visitors could stroll through picturesque scenes bursting with vibrant flora. Le Pele-Mele's colorful lithograph captures another moment in time - Au Jardin des Plantes - inviting us into this oasis where nature thrives amidst bustling city life. As we wander further into history, we discover La Seine au Jardin des Plantes depicted on canvas by an artist who sought solace among the tranquil surroundings in 1884. The oil painting encapsulates the serene atmosphere that permeates every corner of this horticultural haven. Journeying through time brings us closer to early 20th-century Paris when delicate watercolors and pencil sketches showcased the charm found within these gardens' borders.