Phot Collection

George Gissing / 1895 Phot
GEORGE ROBERT GISSING English novelist

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345884 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

Spoons for make-up, New Kingdom (wood) (b / w photo)
XIR326629 Spoons for make-up, New Kingdom (wood) (b/w photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: cuillers a fard; cuillere; cuilleres; ); Egyptian

Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c
XIR287743 Copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena, from Pergamon, c.180-160BC (plaster cast from marble) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris

Lion holding the blazon of Robert Jolivet, thirtieth abbot of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
XIR415111 Lion holding the blazon of Robert Jolivet, thirtieth abbot of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, original from 13th century (plaster cast) by French School

17th century sculpture room, Musee de Sculpture comparee
XIR224668 17th century sculpture room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, futur Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345893 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, head of Justice, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345888 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, detail of Fortitude, 1502-07 (plaster cast from marble) (b/w photo) by Colombe

16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c
XIR345876 16th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

12th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c
XIR345874 12th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345886 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, detail of Marguerite de Foix

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b / w photo)
XIR287611 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris

Venus de Milo, back view, Hellenistic period, c. 130-100 BC (marble) (see also 14152
XIR326602 Venus de Milo, back view, Hellenistic period, c.130-100 BC (marble) (see also 14152, 156166) (b/w photo) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Height: 204 cm; Louvre, Paris

Hotel de Sens, late 19th century-early 20th century (see also 345988) (b / w photo)
XIR345987 Hotel de Sens, late 19th century-early 20th century (see also 345988) (b/w photo) by Giraudon, Adolphe (1849-1929); Paris

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345890 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, detail of Prudence

Julia Mamaea (180-235 AD) mother of Emperor Severus Alexander (205-235 AD) c
XIR346084 Julia Mamaea (180-235 AD) mother of Emperor Severus Alexander (205-235 AD) c.230 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Louvre, Paris

Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II
XIR345962 Nantes, St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Marguerite of Foix, rear view of the Prudence known as a self portrait of Michel Colombe

13th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c
XIR345875 13th century room, Musee de Sculpture comparee, future Musee des Monuments Francais, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Aerial View of Peat Bog (Wetlands) in Ushuaia
Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Reflections, Amphitheatre, South Africa, No People, Color Image, Photography, Panoramic
Reflections, Amphitheatre, South Africa, No People, Color Image, Phot, Gallo Landscapes, 84954308

Young boy with a loincloth, both hands hanged on a small bar (pen, brown ink & wash on paper)
XIR287284 Young boy with a loincloth, both hands hanged on a small bar (pen, brown ink & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Marquis of Dufferin Phot
Frederick Temple Blackwood, first marquis of DUFFERIN & AVA statesman, governor-general of Canada : photo 1876 Date: 1826 - 1902

Henry Thompson - Anon Phot
Sir Henry Thompson (1820 - 1904) medical, writer

Sir Julius Benedict Phot
SIR JULIUS BENEDICT musician Date: 1804 - 1885

Lewis Morris / Downey Phot
LEWIS MORRIS Writer and educationist Date: 1833 - 1907

John Stuart Blackie Phot
JOHN STUART BLACKIE classical scholar, in 1890 Date: 1809 - 1895

Villiers Lisle Adam Phot
AUGUSTE, comte de VILLIERS DE L ISLE ADAM French writer, photographed in 1882. Date: 1838-1889

The painter Eustache Le Sueur, 1853 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346099 The painter Eustache Le Sueur, 1853 (marble) (b/w photo) by Husson, Honore Jean Aristide (1803-64); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris

The mask seller, 1883 (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR346100 The mask seller, 1883 (bronze) (b/w photo) by Astruc, Zacharie (1835-1907); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info)

Portrait presumed to be Francoise d Orleans Rothelin, Princess of Conde, 1550 oil on panel)
XIR287240 Portrait presumed to be Francoise d Orleans Rothelin, Princess of Conde, 1550 oil on panel) (b/w photo) by Clouet

Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR266954 Parable of the ruthless creditor (pen & bistre on paper) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 15x24.3 cm; Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

Self portrait and portrait of Princess Bagration, 1841 and 1812 (w / c on paper) (b / w
XIR266946 Self portrait and portrait of Princess Bagration, 1841 and 1812 (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Isabey, Jean-Baptiste (1767-1855); Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris

The Visitation, from the Life of the Virgin series, c
XIR266944 The Visitation, from the Life of the Virgin series, c.1503 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 29.9x21 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The marriage of the Virgin, from the Life of the Virgin series, c. 1504-05
XIR266943 The marriage of the Virgin, from the Life of the Virgin series, c.1504-05 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 29.5x20.7 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Scene from the Apocalypse, The angel holding the keys of the abyss and a big chain
XIR266941 Scene from the Apocalypse, The angel holding the keys of the abyss and a big chain, enchains the dragon for a thousand years, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer

Scene from the Apocalypse, The seven-headed and ten-horned dragon (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR266940 Scene from the Apocalypse, The seven-headed and ten-horned dragon (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39x27.9 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Resurrection, from The Great Passion series, 1510 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR266938 Resurrection, from The Great Passion series, 1510 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 38.9x27.6 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The descent of Christ into Limbo, from The Great Passion series, 1510
XIR266937 The descent of Christ into Limbo, from The Great Passion series, 1510 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39.6x28.4 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Henrik Ibsen / Albert Phot
HENRIK IBSEN Norwegian writer Date: 1828 - 1906

Lincoln at Antietam / Phot
President Abraham Lincoln visiting the Camps at Antietam. On his (r) is Allan Pinkerton, the organiser of the army secret service, and (l) is Gen. John A McClernand Date: 3 October 1862

Alfred Dreyfus / Anon Phot
ALFRED DREYFUS French army officer awarded the Legion d honneur

Woodrow Wilson / 1918 Phot
WOODROW WILSON American President

Clovis Hugues / Nadar Phot
CLOVIS HUGUES French writer and radical politician

Sophia / Sweden / Sepia Phot
SOPHIA WILHELMINA of NASSAU Wife of Oscar II, King of Sweden (reigned 1872-1907)

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"Capturing the Past: A Glimpse into History through Photographic Treasures" Step back in time with George Gissing's 1895 Phot, a remarkable invention that revolutionized the way we document our world. From scenes depicting the Apocalypse to the martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist in a Latin edition from 1511, these black and white photos transport us to eras long gone. Marvel at Nantes' St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, where Francis II rests eternally within its grand tomb. The intricate details of this sacred place are beautifully captured in monochrome, allowing us to appreciate every delicate feature. Witness ancient beauty unfold as you explore spoons for make-up from Egypt's New Kingdom, crafted meticulously out of wood and preserved through time in stunning black and white photography. These artifacts offer a glimpse into past civilizations' cosmetic practices. Immerse yourself in history with a copy of the great altar of Zeus and Athena from Pergamon, an awe-inspiring relic that transports us back centuries ago when gods were worshipped fervently. Discover Mont Saint-Michel Abbey's rich heritage as you encounter a majestic lion holding Robert Jolivet's blazon—a symbol representing his esteemed position as abbot during the thirtieth century. Journey through Musee de Sculpture comparee's 17th-century sculpture room; each piece tells stories untold yet immortalized by talented artists who shaped their visions into tangible forms for generations to admire. Return once more to Nantes' St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral—Francis II's tomb beckons again—its significance echoing throughout history like whispers carried on timeless winds. Continue your exploration within Musee de Sculpture comparee's enchanting rooms—the 16th-century room awaits your presence—an immersive experience that transcends boundaries between past and present.