Legray Gustave Collection

Portail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Portail milieu d Aubeterre, 1851

The Tugboat, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Tugboat, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

The Breaking Wave, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Breaking Wave, 1857. Albumen print, no. 15 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Untitled [French officer], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [French officer], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

The Port and City of Sete-Mediterranean (Port et Ville de Sete-Mediterrané
The Port and City of Sete-Mediterranean (Port et Ville de Sete-Mediterranee), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

The Jetty at Sete, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Jetty at Sete, 1857. Albumen print, no. 12 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

The Haloed Sun, 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Haloed Sun, 1856. Albumen print, no. 21 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

The Great Wave, Sete, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Great Wave, Sete, 1857. Albumen print, no. 17 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

The Steamboat, 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Steamboat, 1856. Albumen print, no. 3 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Tents and Military Gear, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Tents and Military Gear, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Ships in the Harbor at Sete, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Ships in the Harbor at Sete, 1857. Albumen print, no. 10 from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Untitled [officers and dignitaries], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [officers and dignitaries], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Solar Effect in the Clouds-Ocean, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Solar Effect in the Clouds-Ocean, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Mass, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Mass, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Light-Infantry Soldiers, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Light-Infantry Soldiers, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Officers Seated at a Tent, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Officers Seated at a Tent, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Maneuvers, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Maneuvers, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled (Zouaves), 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled (Zouaves), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Cloudy Sky, Mediterranean Sea, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Cloudy Sky, Mediterranean Sea, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Zouave Storyteller (Le recit), 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Zouave Storyteller (Le recit), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [artillery], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [artillery], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [Drawing of Arab fete improvised by the Zouaves, by Benedict Masson], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Tree, Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Tree, Forest of Fontainebleau, c. 1856. Albumen print

Untitled [Painting of The Campfires at Camp de Chalons by Benedict Masson], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [manoeuvres], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [manoeuvres], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [soldiers on parade], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [soldiers on parade], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [cavalry], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [cavalry], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [visitors watching military manoeuvres], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [visitors watching military manoeuvres], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Untitled [officers], 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Untitled [officers], 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

The Raised Flag of the Zouave Regiment, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, with the Dumont Baths, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Beach at Sainte-Adresse, with the Dumont Baths, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Preparation of the Emperors Table, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Preparation of the Emperors Table, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Chalons Encampment: Maneuvers on October 3 (Camp de Chalons: manoeuvres du 3 octobre), 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Prince Moskova at Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Prince Moskova at Chalons, 1857. Albumen print

Seascape, Normandy, 1856 / 57. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Seascape, Normandy, 1856/57. Albumen print, from the album " Vistas del Mar"

Artillery Encampment, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Artillery Encampment, Camp de Chalons, 1857. Albumen print, from the album " Souvenirs du Camp de Chalons"

Mediterranean with Mount Agde, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Mediterranean with Mount Agde, 1857

The Ramparts of Carcassonne, 1851. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Ramparts of Carcassonne, 1851

Chene dans les rochers aFontainebleau, 1849-52. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Chene dans les rochers a Fontainebleau, 1849-52

Mer Mediterranee - Sete, 1857. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Mer Mediterranee - Sete, 1857

The Salon of 1852, 1852. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
The Salon of 1852, 1852

Pompeii, Pompeys Lane, Tomb Monument of Mamia, ca. 1853

Portrait de Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte en Prince-President, 1852

Portrait de Pitre-Chevalier, ca. 1853. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Portrait de Pitre-Chevalier, ca. 1853

Hotel de Cluny, Paris, ca. 1851. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Hotel de Cluny, Paris, ca. 1851

[An Italian Street Musician], ca. 1856. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
[An Italian Street Musician], ca. 1856

Vue de la Plaine de Thebes prise du temple de Karnac, 1867. Creator: Gustave Le Gray
Vue de la Plaine de Thebes prise du temple de Karnac, 1867

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Gustave Le Gray, a master of capturing the essence of the sea and its surroundings, left an indelible mark on the world of photography. With his keen eye and innovative techniques, he brought to life breathtaking scenes that continue to mesmerize us today. "The Tugboat" takes us back in time to witness the power and grace of these mighty vessels as they navigate through turbulent waters. Le Gray's attention to detail is evident in every wave that crashes against "The Breaking Wave, " leaving us in awe of nature's raw beauty. In "Untitled [French officer], " Le Gray captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the strength and dignity of those who serve their country. Similarly, "Tents and Military Gear" transports us to Camp de Chalons, where soldiers prepare for battle with unwavering determination. Le Gray's fascination with ports is showcased in "The Port and City of Sete-Mediterranean. " The image perfectly encapsulates the hustle and bustle as ships come alive amidst a backdrop painted by vibrant Mediterranean hues. And then there is "The Jetty at Sete, " where we find ourselves immersed in serenity as we gaze upon still waters stretching towards infinity. With his lens pointed skyward, Le Gray presents us with celestial wonders like no other. In "The Haloed Sun, " he captures a rare moment when light bends around clouds, creating an ethereal halo that seems almost divine. But it is perhaps his masterpiece, "The Great Wave, Sete, " that truly showcases Le Gray's genius. This monumental photograph freezes time as waves crash against each other with immense force - a testament to both man's insignificance before nature's mightiness and our endless fascination with its power. Amidst all this grandeur lies simplicity too; take for instance "The Steamboat. " Here we see everyday life unfold on waterways - people going about their business while surrounded by tranquility.