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Voyage a Cythere autograph poem (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT199779 Voyage a Cythere autograph poem (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Private Collection; (add.info)

Telemachus Mentor arrive island Calypso Les Ecueils de la VoluptA sont plus A craindre
Telemachus and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso. Les Ecueils de la Volupte sont plus a craindre que le Naufrage (title on object). island of Calypso received by three nymphs

Emblema I Portavit eum ventus ventre fuo Michaelis Majeri
Emblema I: Portavit eum ventus in ventre fuo. Michaelis Majeri, Secretioris naturae secretorum scrutinium chymicum: per oculis et intellectui accurate accommodata, figuris cupro appositissime incisa

Acropolis Athens page 1 recto 1865 Albumen silver print
Acropolis of Athens, page 1 (recto); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Italian Sketchbook Standing Woman page 1 1898-1899
Italian Sketchbook: Standing Woman (page 1), 1898-1899. Maurice Prendergast (American, 1858-1924). Pencil; sheet: 16.7 x 10.8 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

Verona Sketchbook Inscription page 1 1760 Francesco Lorenzi
Verona Sketchbook: Inscription (page 1), 1760. Francesco Lorenzi (Italian, 1723-1787). Black ink; sheet: 32 x 23 cm (12 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

Inauguration Statue Louis XV Vignette page 1
Artokoloro

Admiranta Narratio... Frontispiece (page 1), 1585-1588 (colour engraving)
XIR902309 " Admiranta Narratio...". Frontispiece (page 1), 1585-1588 (colour engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Letter to Richard Wagner (1813-83) 17th February 1860 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR200369 Letter to Richard Wagner (1813-83) 17th February 1860 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

The Beginning of the French Revolution, 12 July 1789, Paris (gouache on card)
XIR101767 The Beginning of the French Revolution, 12 July 1789, Paris (gouache on card) by Lesueur Brothers, (18th century); 36x53.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

MEMORY LANE Photographs from the 1930s, 40s and 50s by JOHN TOPHAM eTopFoto

Cabrera-Thomas letter - page 1
Photograph of a letter held in the archives of the Natural History Museum, London dated August 25th 1896

Frontispiece of 1st edition of Newtons great work
Frontispiece of the first edition of Isaac Newtons great work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica (" Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" )

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"Page 1: A Journey to Cythere, an Autograph Poem in Pen & Ink on Paper" This captivating page takes us on a voyage through the artistic world of renowned painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The black and white photograph captures his autographed poem, "Voyage a Cythere, " written with delicate strokes of ink on paper, and is a glimpse into the artist's inner thoughts and emotions. Turning to the next page, we enter Corot's sketchbook filled with mesmerizing drawings. One particular registration titled "Flahaut-Tivoli" showcases the rugged beauty of rocks along the Glane River. Another drawing depicts a red stamp sale featuring Corot's masterpiece, transporting us to an era when his art was highly sought after. Intriguingly, we stumble upon Marigny's collection project for erecting Louis XV's statue in Tuileries esplanade. This historical endeavor unfolds before our eyes as we explore this remarkable public square design captured on Page Corot continues to enchant us with his talent as we delve deeper into his Drawing Book Registration. Here, he portrays Georges and Women's Silhouette against the backdrop of a majestic tree—a testament to his ability to capture human form amidst nature’s splendor. The journey takes an unexpected turn as we discover Madame de Frezals' treatment receipt from 1791 at Queen’s House—revealing glimpses into her life during that tumultuous time in history. Returning once again to Corot's sketchbook, Informations and Cow-cow registration catch our attention alongside another red stamp sale entry—an intriguing combination that piques our curiosity about their significance within Corot’s artistic process. Our adventure then shifts gears towards Telemachus Mentor arriving at Calypso Island—the perils of pleasure are explored through Les Ecueils de la Volupté (The Rocks of Pleasure).