Normandy Collection (page 19)

Dieppe, August 1942 (oil on canvas)
NAM280921 Dieppe, August 1942 (oil on canvas) by Longstaff, William Francis (1879-1953); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, 1920
LUX4799248 France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg, 1920; (add.info.: France, Lower Normandy, Calvados (14), Cabourg: hotels and beaches in Cabourg

Establishment of the Normans in France: baptism of Rollo at Rouen in 911. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph)
543285 Establishment of the Normans in France: baptism of Rollo at Rouen in 911. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info.: Rollo (c870-c932)

Prisoners chouans at "Mont Libre": prisoners sold at Mont Saint Michel. Municipal Museum of Avranches
JEB4960451 Prisoners chouans at "Mont Libre": prisoners sold at Mont Saint Michel. Municipal Museum of Avranches; (add.info.: Prisoners chouans at "Mont Libre")

Hundred years war: Battle of Mount Saint Michel (Mont-Saint-Michel) in 1434
ELD4963734 Hundred years war: Battle of Mount Saint Michel (Mont-Saint-Michel) in 1434, grand offensive launched by Thomas de Scales on 17 June 1434 (Hundred years war)

View of the nave from the choir, 1040-67 (photo)
PWI94925 View of the nave from the choir, 1040-67 (photo); Notre-Dame, Jumieges Abbey, France; © Peter Willi.

Group photo with Marcel Proust, 1892 (b/w photo)
ORI4197486 Group photo with Marcel Proust, 1892 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Summer 1892, before the Court Brulee in Normandy sitting from left to right: Marcel Proust (1871-1922)

Chateau de Beaumesnil (Beaumesnil Castle), Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Chateau de Beaumesnil (Beaumesnil Castle), Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Poppies and field under a cloudy sky in Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Wheat field with poppies in Eure, Normandy, France, Europe

Christ and the Twelve Disciples, between c.1450 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Christ and the Twelve Disciples, between c.1450 and c.1500

Orpheus, Normandy countryside, 1929. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Orpheus, Normandy countryside, 1929

Fishing Boats, 1862. Creator: Eugene Isabey
Fishing Boats, 1862. Eugene Isabey began his career assisting his father, the miniaturist J. B. Isabey, with illustrations for a travel book on Italy

Fishing Boats, 1836. Creator: Eugene Isabey
Fishing Boats, 1836. Eugene Isabey began his career assisting his father, the miniaturist J. B. Isabey, with illustrations for a travel book on Italy

Trouville, 1871. Creator: Eugene Louis Boudin
Trouville, 1871. From the early 1860s, Boudin depicted elegant tourists on the Normandy coast. Trouville had recently been established as a fashionable summer resort with its own casino

Landscape with a Running Brook. Scene from the Carolles in Normandy, 1880s. Creator: Per Ekstrom
Landscape with a Running Brook. Scene from the Carolles in Normandy, 1880s

Criqueboeuf Church, Normandy, 1893. Creator: Homer Dodge Martin
Criqueboeuf Church, Normandy, 1893

Clam-Pickers in Villerville. Creator: Wilhelm von Gegerfelt
Clam-Pickers in Villerville, unknown date

Le 14 Juillet au Havre, 1906. Creator: Marquet, Pierre-Albert (1875-1947)
Le 14 Juillet au Havre, 1906. Found in the collection of the Musee national d'art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Fête foraine au Havre, 1906. Creator: Marquet, Pierre-Albert (1875-1947)
Fete foraine au Havre, 1906. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux

Le Port de Fécamp, 1906. Creator: Marquet, Pierre-Albert (1875-1947)
Le Port de Fecamp, 1906. Found in the collection of the Galerie de la Presidence

Le Quai Duquesne à Dieppe, 1903. Creator: Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935)
Le Quai Duquesne a Dieppe, 1903. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Felled Tree, Normandy, 1898. Creator: Georges Lacombe
Felled Tree, Normandy, 1898

Landscape, Bazincourt, 1881. Creator: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
Landscape, Bazincourt, 1881. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Paysage normand, 1920. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
Paysage normand, 1920. Found in the Collection of the Musee d'Unterlinden, Colmar

Ciel d'orage. Falaises à Varengeville. Creator: Auburtin, Jean Francis (1866-1930)
Ciel d'orage. Falaises a Varengeville. Private Collection

Mont Saint Michel, Normandy
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Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

A Sherman VC Firefly tank of 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade, near St Leger, 11 June 1944. The Sherman Firefly was based on the US M4 Sherman Tank but fitted with the powerful 3-inch calibre

Motor landing craft built by the GWR at Swindon Works, 1942
In August 1941 the GWR began building the first of a large number of motor landing craft in the Carriage and Wagon shops at Swindon. No. 13, Wagon Frame Shop was where this work took place

Moulin de Moidrey windmill in the Bay of Mont Saint Michel, Manche, Normandy, France

Mont Saint Michel, Bay of Mont Saint Michel, Manche, Normandy, France

Abbaye aux Hommes and Mairie de Caen, Caen, Normandy, France

Dieppe Marina and Fishing Port at Dusk, Dieppe, Normandy, France

Dieppe Marina and Fishing Port at Sunrise, Dieppe, Normandy, France

The Normandy Village of Beuvron-en-Auge, Beuvron-en-Auge, Normandy, France

Christian Dior Museum, Granville, Normandy, France

The Cloisters at Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

The Refectory at Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

The Knight's Hall at Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

The Altar at Eglise Saint Pierre, Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

The Neo Classical High Altar and Nave of Bayeux Cathedral, Bayeux, Normandy, France

The Exterior of Bayeux Cathedral at Dusk, Bayeux, Normandy, France

The Exterior of Bayeux Cathedral, Bayeux, Normandy, France

The Concrete Block Remains From the Mulberry Harbour, Arromanches-les-Bains, D Day Landing Beach, Normandy, France

Statue of Francois Andre In Front Of The Normandy Barriere Hotel, Deauville, Normandy, France

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Normandy, a region steeped in history and beauty. From the D-Day map of 1944 to the courageous British and Canadian troops landing on Juno Beach, this land holds tales of bravery and sacrifice. The echoes of King Harold's foot soldiers with their spears and battle axes resonate through time, immortalized in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. D-Day brought forth a pivotal moment as Allied forces landed on Omaha Beach, marking the beginning of liberation for France. Supplies poured ashore, symbolizing hope amidst chaos. The Bayeux Tapestry stands tall as a testament to Normandy's rich heritage, reminding us of its significance not only within France but also Europe. Beyond war narratives lies an enchanting side to Normandy - Claude Monet's Japanese bridge and lily pond captivate visitors with their ethereal beauty. These serene scenes transport us into Impressionist masterpieces that have stood the test of time. The Normandy Landings themselves hold a prominent place in World War II history; June 6th, 1944 forever etched into our collective memory. It was here that heroes emerged from adversity, shaping the course of humanity. In contrast to wartime struggles is Fête Day in a Cider Orchard – an idyllic celebration where locals revel in joyous festivities surrounded by nature's bounty. This glimpse into Norman culture reminds us that life goes on even amidst turmoil. Le Bec Hellouin presents an icon depicting Jesus’s Transfiguration - a spiritual connection rooted deep within Normandy’s soulful landscapes. It serves as a reminder that faith endures despite trials faced throughout history. And who can forget Gabrielle Coco Chanel? This visionary French fashion designer found inspiration along Etretat beach in early 20th century Normandy while gazing at Falaise d'Amont cliffs behind her – proof that creativity knows no bounds when immersed in such breathtaking surroundings.