Destruction des arbres de la liberté
During the revolutionary period, the "trees of liberty" were planted all over the country, and became the symbols of France's overthrow of the royalty and newly acquired freedom. After the 1848 Revolution, the ... More
Esquisse d'une histoire de la mode depuis un siècle - Costumes d'homme...
This 1849 print reproduces a few examples of mens' suits and costumes during the July Monarchy (1830-1848)
Esquisse d'une histoire de la mode depuis un siècle - Révolution de 18...
This 1849 print shows examples of womens' dresses during the July Monarchy (1830-1848).
Habitations modernes. Salon de l'hôtel de Mme de M..., à Paris
This print depicts a fashionable "salon". It is accompanied by an article about architecture and contemporary interior design, which praises this building for its tasteful decoration and its many reproductions ... More
Histoire de la mode depuis un siècle. Restauration
These 1849 engravings show examples of women and men's fashion during the restoration (1815-1830). At this time, the high waisted dresses that characterized the Empire style disappeared, and women's dresses bec... More
Modes de ville, Salon d'hiver, 1853
This print illustrates the fashion of 1853, which was greatly influenced by Eugénie, the Emperor's wife. The article accompanying the image rejoices at the disappearance of high-waisted dresses that were so fas... More
Promenades et Jardins publics 1. Études parisiennes par Valentin
This print illustrates public gardens in Paris and the social types that were associated to them. In this series, Valentin represents the Jardin Mabille, which was one of the most popular places of entertainmen... More
Promenades et Jardins publics 2. Études parisiennes par Valentin
This print shows examples of public gardens in Paris, and of the social types that were associated with them. The two women in the Tuileries Gardens seem to be from the upper classes. The Asnières print represe... More
Pie IX (L'Illustration, 1847-08-14)
Français : "Portrait du pape Pie IX et de ses principaux ministres".
Halévy - Le val d'Andorre - 3ème acte - dessin d'H. Valentin, 1848
Français : Halévy - Le val d'Andorre - 3ème acte - dessin d'H. Valentin, 1848
Camels (15018050129)
Le Magasin Pittoresque
Henri Valentin by Émile Bayard (art historian)
Français : Henri Valentin, né le 10 janvier 1820 à Allarmont et mort le 11 août 1855 à Strasbourg, est un dessinateur français ayant collaboré aux journaux Le Magasin pittoresque et L'Illustration. Émile Bayar... More
Halévy - Le val d'Andorre - act 3, tableau 2 - Henry Valentin, Opéra-C...
Halévy - Le val d'Andorre - act 3, tableau 2 - Henry Valentin, Opéra-Comique, Paris 1848