Pratz Collection

"Pratz: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step back in time to the year 1718

Pratz Collection: PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in

PEACE PIPE CEREMONY, 1718. Chitimacha Native Americans in Louisiana on their way to take part in the calumet ceremony upon the conclusion of peace with the French in 1718

Pratz Collection: Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine, Knight of Pratz, 1790 - 1869

Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine, Knight of Pratz, 1790 - 1869. French writer, poet and politician. After a contemporary print

Pratz Collection: Folio of 24 hand-coloured images - WWI

Folio of 24 hand-coloured images - WWI
A folio of 24 hand-coloured i, mostly titled. And one original watercolour of a field stable in the British lines, France, c. 1917 - 7.5 x 12. Signed number 11 of 25

Pratz Collection: Among the English Lines Folio

Among the English Lines Folio
A folio of 24 hand-coloured i. And one original watercolour of the artists friend, Claire de Pratz (author and friend of the artist) reading soldiers letters

Pratz Collection: NATCHEZ: THE GREAT SUN. The Great Sun, the ruler of the Natchez, is carried to

NATCHEZ: THE GREAT SUN. The Great Sun, the ruler of the Natchez, is carried to a harvest festival. Sketch by Antoine Le Page du Pratz for his 1758 account of the Natchez Native Americans

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"Pratz: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step back in time to the year 1718, where Chitimacha Native Americans embarked on a momentous occasion - the peace pipe ceremony. This engraving, created by Antoine Simon Le Page du Pratz in 1758, captures the essence of this significant event as they made their way towards reconciliation with the French. Fast forward to World War I, where a folio of 24 hand-coloured images takes us into the heart of history once again. Among these captivating illustrations lies a glimpse into life during wartime. The courage and resilience displayed among soldiers amidst chaos and destruction is beautifully depicted within each image. But Pratz doesn't end there; it extends beyond war-torn landscapes. Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de Lamartine emerges from history's pages as a prominent figure - a French writer, poet, and politician who left an indelible mark on literature and politics alike. As we delve deeper into this folio filled with vibrant hues capturing moments from WWI, we are reminded of both triumphs and tribulations experienced by those who lived through that era. Each hand-coloured image tells its own story - tales of camaraderie forged amidst adversity or poignant scenes that evoke emotions long forgotten. Through these snapshots frozen in time, we witness humanity's capacity for both compassion and conflict. The juxtaposition between peace pipe ceremonies centuries ago and the horrors faced on battlefields during WWI highlights our shared human experience across cultures and generations. Pratz serves as a portal connecting various chapters throughout history - bridging gaps between different periods, people, places, wars fought or treaties signed. It reminds us that despite our differences or geographical distances separating us at times; ultimately, we are all part of one intricate tapestry woven together by countless stories like threads interlacing through time itself.