Traite Des Moeurs Collection

Indian Instruments Various indian musical instruments - trumpets
Indian Instruments, Various indian musical instruments - trumpets, flutes, drums, bagpipe and cymbal, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 16, before p. 101 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Ravanen King of Ceylon Island, The ten-headed Ravan, king of Ceylan Island stands for power and market, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 42, before p. 165 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

VII incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Balapatren, Seventh incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Balapatren, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 43, after p. 164 (vol)

Vime. incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Rama, Sixth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Rama with Anoumar at his side, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 41, after p. 164 (vol)

Ve. incarnation of Vichenou in dwarf, Fifth incarnation of Vishnu as a dwarf, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 40, after p. 162 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

3rd incarnation of Vichenou in wild boar, Third incarnation of Vishnus as wild boar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 38, before p. 161 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Moudevi goddess of discord and misery, Moudevi, the Indian goddess of discord and misery, riding on a donkey and with a flag in her hand, depicting a raven, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl

II incarnation of Vichenou in turtle, The second incarnation Vishnus as a turtle, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 36, before p. 159 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Sani, The deity Shani, the god of Saturday, punishing bad behavior, riding a raven, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl 60, before p. 187 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Parachiven, The Parashiva, to which a chain with skulls is hung, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 51, before p. 175 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Parachati, Parachati, the Avatar of Shiva, also called Parashiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 52, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

IV. incarnation of Vichenou, half man and half lion, Fourth incarnation Vishnus, half man, half lion, who outruns the guts of a man, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 39, after p. 162 (Bd)

Brouma god creator, Representation of the god Brahma, four-headed on a lotus throne - God of creation, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 33, before p. 155 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Chiven and Vichenou under the name of Sangara narainen, Illustration of the idols Shiva and Vishnu under the name Sangara narainen (fire-water) in one person, signed: P

VIII incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Parassourama, Eighth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Parassourama with his ax in his hand, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 44, after p

Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Darmadev?©- God of Virtue
Darmadev?© - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmad?© v?©, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Pollinator, Ganesha, the first son of Shiva, with an elephant head, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 55, after p. 182 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vairevert, Vairevert, the third son of Shiva and god of destruction, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 57, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vichenou doing ab?©aston
Vichenou doing ab?© aston, Vishnu makes the gesture Ab?© aston, a sacred gesture with his hands, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 50, after p. 172 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Chiven half man and half woman, Shiva, depicted half as a man and half as a woman, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 53, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

We are the incarnation de Wichenou en chal, Tenth incarnation of Vishnu as a horse with sword and shield, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 48, before p. 171 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vichenou lying on the snake Achys?©chen
Vichenou lying on the snake Achys?© chen, Vishnu sleeps on the thousand-headed serpent Achys?© chen, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 49, after p. 171 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Quichena dancing on the Calengam snake, Krishna dances on the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 47, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

IX incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Quichena, Ninth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Krishna with a flute whose tones attract the animals, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl

Twisted Quichena of the Calengam Snake, Krishna is wrapped by the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 46, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Manmadin god of love, Representation of the god of love Manmadin with bow and arrow, riding on a budgerigar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 34, after p. 156 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

1st incarnation of Vichenou in fish, The first incarnation of Vishnu as a fish, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 35, after p. 158 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Trimurti or Trinidad of the Indians, Representation of the Trimurti, the connection between the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 31, before p. 151 (vol)

Soupramanier, Soupramanier, the second son of Shiva, rides a peacock, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 56, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Teroton party chariot race people draw decorated wagon
Teroton party or chariot race, Many people draw a decorated wagon for the feast of Teroton, on which ornaments of wars, lives and manifestations of the Indian gods are shown, Signed: P

Chiven Vichenou under name Sangara narainen Illustration
Chiven and Vichenou under the name of Sangara narainen, Illustration of the idols Shiva and Vishnu under the name Sangara narainen (fire-water) in one person, signed: P

Indian writing olles Indian writes palm leaves
Indian writing on olles, An Indian writes on palm leaves, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 28, after p. 136 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vairevert third son Shiva god destruction Signed
Vairevert, Vairevert, the third son of Shiva and god of destruction, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 57, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Bream Vichenou sect Clothing Frisureins Brahmins
Bream of the Vichenou sect, Clothing and Frisureins Brahmins of the Vishnu sect, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 12, after p. 50 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Gari Indian Gari partially roofed vehicle pulled
Gari, Indian Gari, a partially roofed vehicle pulled by two oxen and used for an exit, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 7, to p. 32 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Grandfathers Virapatren fourth son Shiva born
Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Nabob going promenade palanquin rich Indian ruler
Nabob going to the promenade in a palanquin, A rich Indian ruler (Nabob) is carried in a litter and escorted by servants on a trip, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 8, before p. 33 (v)

Indian widow Clothing Indian widow standing spring
Indian widow, Clothing of an Indian widow standing near a spring of water, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 6, after p. 31 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Vichenou sect Clothing Indian belonging
Indian of the Vichenou sect, Clothing of an Indian belonging to the Vishnu sect, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 4, to p. 28 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Twisted Quichena Calengam Snake Krishna wrapped
Twisted Quichena of the Calengam Snake, Krishna is wrapped by the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 46, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

3rd incarnation Vichenou wild boar Third incarnation
3rd incarnation of Vichenou in wild boar, Third incarnation of Vishnus as wild boar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 38, before p. 161 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Manmadin god love Representation god love Manmadin
Manmadin god of love, Representation of the god of love Manmadin with bow and arrow, riding on a budgerigar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 34, after p. 156 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Picote flip Two Indians working scoop irrigating
Picote or flip, Two Indians working on a scoop for irrigating the fields, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 23, before p. 107 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Quichena dancing Calengam snake Krishna dances
Quichena dancing on the Calengam snake, Krishna dances on the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 47, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Monnoys 2 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnoys_2, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Fig. 1-18: Indian Fanon (Fanam) from various provinces, Fig. 19-23: Indian Doudou from various provinces, Fig

Indian Monnees 1 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnees_1, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Figs. 1-8: Indian rupees from various provinces, Figs. 9-14: Indian pagodas with figures of gods, Fig.1: Roupie marchande de Pondichery, Fig

Choulias carding cotton spinner works cotton tufts
Choulias carding cotton, A spinner works on cotton tufts, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 26, after p. 108 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

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"Traite des Moeurs: Un Journey Through the Incarnations of Vishnu" In the ancient land of Ceylon Island, Ravanen ruled as its mighty king. Little did anyone know that he was actually the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, known as Balapatren. This fascinating tale takes us on a journey through various incarnations of Vishnu and their significant roles in shaping Indian mythology. One such incarnation is Vime, who appeared as Rama, a valiant prince destined to defeat evil forces and restore righteousness. Another intriguing transformation occurred when Vishnu took the form of a dwarf named Ve, showcasing his ability to adapt and surprise. The third incarnation saw Vishnu manifesting as a wild boar, symbolizing strength and protection against adversity. However, amidst these divine transformations lies Moudevi - the goddess of discord and misery - who challenges even the mightiest gods with her disruptive presence. Vishnu's second incarnation as a turtle highlights his wisdom and patience in navigating life's challenges. Sani, also known as Saturn in Hindu astrology, plays an important role in this narrative by testing individuals' resilience through trials and tribulations. As our journey progresses further into this captivating world, we encounter various Indian musical instruments like trumpets that add rhythm to celestial celebrations. Parachiven and Parachati emerge from these melodies as mystical beings associated with divine harmony. Finally, we witness the fourth incarnation of Vishnu taking shape - an embodiment that holds immense significance yet remains shrouded in mystery. "Traite des Moeurs" delves deep into these enchanting tales from Indian mythology while unraveling profound insights about morality and human nature. It invites readers to reflect upon how each incarnation represents different aspects of existence – be it courage or compassion – ultimately guiding humanity towards enlightenment. Join us on this extraordinary odyssey where gods walk among mortals; where music intertwines with destiny; and where the divine dances with the mundane.