Volant Collection

Sugar glider and northern cuscus
5855226 Sugar glider and northern cuscus; (add.info.: Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis)

Latham au volant de son Antoinette (engraving)
5228542 Latham au volant de son Antoinette (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latham au volant de son Antoinette)

Woman in charmeuse gown, violet tunic and cape
Woman in white charmeuse satin gown with violet chiffon tunic trimmed with skunk fur, cape of Etruscan velvet. Robe de charmeuse blanche a tunique de mousseline de soie violette brodee de vert et

Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat getting into bed
Woman in yellow chiffon night gown and hat, bed with striped curtains, white doves in foreground. Costume et coiffure de nuit en mousseline jaune

Girl Reading (oil on canvas)
BRM288973 Girl Reading (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune fille lisant; ); Belgian, out of copyright

Woman feeding chickens in dress for the Easter holiday. Robe pour les vacances de Paques. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Marie-Madeleine Franc-Nohain from Tommaso

Le bateau volant de Lana (engraving)
5228215 Le bateau volant de Lana (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bateau volant de Lana)

L homme volant, experience de Calais au jardin d Idalie, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving)
6005529 L homme volant, experience de Calais au jardin d Idalie, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L homme volant)

Ladies playing badminton in a garden, 1817
Elegant ladies or meveilleuses playing badminton in a garden. Several have their hair in the fashionable short cut known as the martyr or victime

The game of badminton played in a park, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph after Langlume from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette

Merveilleuses playing badminton in a garden
Badminton. Merveilleuse in flimsy dresses play a game of badminton in a garden. Several have their hair in the fashionable short cut known as the martyr or victime

Isabelle de Limeuil, maid of honour to Queen
Isabelle de Limeuil, maid of honour and spy for Queen Catherine de Medici of France, 1535-1609. She wears a lace headress, lace collar, and austere black dress decorated with black embroidered bands

Caricature sur le Vaisseau volant de Blanchard (engraving)
5228221 Caricature sur le Vaisseau volant de Blanchard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature sur le Vaisseau volant de Blanchard)

Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock
PWI89752 Girl with Racket and Shuttlecock by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Vaisseau volant de Blanchard (engraving)
3644660 Vaisseau volant de Blanchard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaisseau volant de Blanchard. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1853)

The New Year Game, illustration in Kokka magazine
CHT349856 The New Year Game, illustration in Kokka magazine, 1898-99 (colour litho) by Koryusai, Isoda (1735-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in elegant motoring costume
A woman in an elegant motoring costume, made of drab gabardine. The jacket has a volant waist and a high up and down collar. Date: 1914

Flying machine or airship
A flying machine or airship, 18th century copy of the one designed in the 17th century by Francesco Lana de Terzi, the Italian Jesuit, mathematician, naturalist and aeronautics pioneer

Imaginary view of a flying machine
Imaginary front view of a Vaisseau Volant (flying machine), looking like a Faberge egg with green wings. Date: 1780s

Bernard Lepicie after Jean Sima on Chardin (French, 1698 - 1755), Jeune fille au volant
Bernard Lepicie after Jean Sima© on Chardin (French, 1698 - 1755), Jeune fille au volant (Jeune fille a la raguette), 1742, engraving [progress proof]

Woman on a Terrace, 1882 (oil on canvas)
XIR237940 Woman on a Terrace, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 110.1x66 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Woman in White (oil on panel)
XIR192885 Woman in White (oil on panel) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 65x50.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Belgian, out of copyright

Sphere Areotiatique ou Globe volant
Plate showing Sphe

Utilite particuliere, du vaisseau volant Divers utilites, du vaisseau volant. Published: 1782 Two songs illustrated with humorous pictures of men using flying machines for various purposes

A Wedding at Coieur Volant, Marly, c1850. 19th century French School. Wedding party led by the bride and groom being welcomed in by the patron

Au Volant ( At the Wheel ). Motorised transport towards the end of World War I. After watercolour by Georges Scott (1880-1947) French war artist. 1918. CLEAR COPYRIGHT

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations. The small red circle labelled C is the pilots seat. late 18th century

Technical diagram of a flying machine, with pilot
Technical diagram of a flying machine, with measurements and annotations, and a pilot seated at the controls. circa late 18th century

Flying Globe

Flying Globe and Air Balloon
Two fanciful technical drawings. Above is a Globe Volant (Flying Globe) in which Giroud de Villette and M Rozier passed over Paris on 19 October 1783

People and animals with a balloon
Fanciful design showing crowds of people and animals watching the ascent of an idealised balloon (complete with what appears to be a key to wind it up)

Salle de conferences... Conferences experimentales sur la navigation aerienne par l ingenieur Camille Vert, de la Drome le plus leger que l air par le poisson volant

Utilite particuliere, du vaisseau volant Divers utilites, du vaisseau volant. Two songs illustrated with humorous pictures of men using flying machines for various purposes

Plateforme aerienne, cerf-volant libre dirigeable, systeme Vaussin-Chardanne. Feuille no. 2. Design drawing shows a system for powering an airship with manually operated propellers

Plateforme aerienne cerf-volant libre dirigeable, systeme Vaussin-Chardanne. Feiulle no. 1. Scaled design drawing shows a system for navigating an airship using propellers

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"Captivating Moments in Volant: A Journey Through Art and Life" Latham au volant de son Antoinette (engraving): Witness the exhilarating flight of Latham as he takes control of his Antoinette aircraft, soaring through the skies with grace and determination. The Enchanting Charmeuse Gown: Admire a woman draped in a charmeuse gown, adorned with a violet tunic and cape, exuding elegance and sophistication. A Nighttime Affair: Step into an intimate scene where a woman dressed in a yellow chiffon nightgown and hat prepares to slip into her cozy bed, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and comfort. Girl Reading (oil on canvas): Immerse yourself in the world of literature as you observe a young girl engrossed in her book, capturing the essence of curiosity and intellectual exploration. Easter Delights: Experience the joyous celebration of Easter as you witness a woman feeding chickens while donning a beautiful dress specially chosen for this festive occasion. Le bateau volant de Lana (engraving): Embark on an imaginative journey aboard Lana's flying boat depicted in this enchanting engraving, where dreams take flight amidst clouds and endless possibilities. L'homme volant, experience de Calais au jardin d'Idalie (engraving): Marvel at the daring feat captured by this contemporary engraving showcasing "L'homme volant, " who defies gravity during his extraordinary aerial adventure from Calais to Idalie's garden. Ladies Engage in Badminton Fun: Transport yourself back to 1817 when ladies gracefully played badminton amidst lush gardens; their skillful movements blending athleticism with refined social interaction. The Game Unfolds: Observe another era's depiction of badminton being played within park grounds during the 19th century, where leisurely pursuits and friendly competition intertwine.