Avant Collection

Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15

Citroen Traction Avant Light 15

Audi RS6 Quattro Avant

Cyril Scott
CYRIL SCOTT musical prodigy, pianist and composer, also poet, painter and philosopher, defender of homeopathy and occultist. His music was very avant-garde. Date: 1879 - 1970

Citroen Light Fifteen LBC649
Citroen Light Fifteen WBC649. A British right-hand drive version of the Citroen 11BL Traction Avant, with British components and electrics, built in Slough. Date: circa 1955

Samuel Beckett, Irish playwright, novelist and poet
Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), Irish avant-garde playwright, novelist and poet. Photographed in the year he won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Date: 1969

Jerusalem avant Jesus-Christ (engraving)
3625963 Jerusalem avant Jesus-Christ (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem avant Jesus-Christ)

Cartouche a l Hotel de Ville avant son supplice; d apres Bonnart (engraving)
962916 Cartouche a l Hotel de Ville avant son supplice; d apres Bonnart (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rouen, La cote de Blosseville-Bonsecours (avant l erection du monument de Jean d Arc) (colour photo)
2803528 Rouen, La cote de Blosseville-Bonsecours (avant l erection du monument de Jean d Arc) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rouen)

MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre
5228510 MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre, examinant leur nacelle sous le hangar avant la sortie fatale (engraving) by French School

Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving)
6005553 Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le theatre de l Odeon)

Napoleon consultant sa mere avant de quitter l ile d Elbe (engraving)
5233164 Napoleon consultant sa mere avant de quitter l ile d Elbe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carcassonne Cite, Cotes Tour Saint-Nazaire (avant restauration complete) (colour photo)
2804254 Carcassonne Cite, Cotes Tour Saint-Nazaire (avant restauration complete) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carcassonne Cite)

Villeneuve-les-Avignon, Eglise, Clocher fortifie, aujourd hui Beffroi (avant restauration) (colour photo)
2804224 Villeneuve-les-Avignon, Eglise, Clocher fortifie, aujourd hui Beffroi (avant restauration) (colour photo) by French Photographer

Saint-Pere-sous-Vezelay, Eglise, Porche O (avant restauration) (colour photo)
2803855 Saint-Pere-sous-Vezelay, Eglise, Porche O (avant restauration) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Pere-sous-Vezelay, Eglise)

Gennes, Eglise St-Veterin, Ensemble O (avant la restauration du clocher) (colour photo)
2803709 Gennes, Eglise St-Veterin, Ensemble O (avant la restauration du clocher) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gennes)

Vue a vol d oiseau du Louvre de Philippe-Auguste, avant 1362 (engraving)
962979 Vue a vol d oiseau du Louvre de Philippe-Auguste, avant 1362 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue a vol d oiseau du Louvre de Philippe-Auguste)

Auxerre, Eglise Saint-Eusebe, vue N O (avant restauration) (colour photo)
2803864 Auxerre, Eglise Saint-Eusebe, vue N O (avant restauration) (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auxerre, Eglise Saint-Eusebe)

Une Petite Gauloise avant la Conquete Romaine (colour litho)
6006064 Une Petite Gauloise avant la Conquete Romaine (colour litho) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Petite Gauloise avant la Conquete Romaine)

Vue de la ville de Casan avant l incendie du mois de septembre 1842 (engraving)
3644234 Vue de la ville de Casan avant l incendie du mois de septembre 1842 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carcassonne Cite, Vue O Chemin des remparts, Tour de la Justice (avant restauration) (colour photo)
2804255 Carcassonne Cite, Vue O Chemin des remparts, Tour de la Justice (avant restauration) (colour photo) by French Photographer

Ruelle de l Arche Popin, demolie avant 1840; d apres une aquarelle de Goblain (engraving)
962965 Ruelle de l Arche Popin, demolie avant 1840; d apres une aquarelle de Goblain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruelle de l Arche Popin)

XIII Siecle, Chevalier Templier, avec le premier habit qu ils ont porte et avant d avoir la croix (engraving)
5220282 XIII Siecle, Chevalier Templier, avec le premier habit qu ils ont porte et avant d avoir la croix (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIII Siecle)

Antoni Tapies
TAPIES, Antoni (1923-2012). Spanish Catalan painter, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. Contemporary Art. SPAIN. Barcelona

Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 Cabriolet

Bruce Lacey, performance artist
Bruce Lacey (b.1927), eccentric performance artist, out shopping with one of his mechanical constructs, together with a toddler. Date: 1962

Mondrian, Piet (1872-1944). Landscape. 1911 - 1912. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil on canvas. NETHERLANDS. SOUTH HOLLAND. The Hague. Gemeente Museum

Album-Vues - Ypres - Avant et Apres la Guerre - postcard
20 postcards in a booklet published by LEGIA, entitled Album-Vues - Ypres - Avant et Apres la Guerre. Commemorative Art

Visitors resting in The Tate Gallery, London
Visitors resting on a bench in The Tate Gallery, London, England. circa 1970

G܉RALDES, Ricardo (1886-1927). Argentinian writer
G܉ RALDES, Ricardo (1886-1927). Argentinian writer

LELEU, A Lake Annecy
LELEU, A.F. (1871-1945). Lake Annecy. 1927. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil on canvas

20 postcards in a booklet entitled Arras - Avant la guerre. Commemorative Art

Marshal Joffre pointing and exclaiming
JOFFRE A LA MARNE - plaque in relief showing Marshal Joffre pointing and exclaiming Et maintenant en avant !. Louis Octave Mattei, Born C. 1880. French Sculptor And Engraver Of Medals

Cover of the avant guard periodical Vyeshch, Berlin 1922. El (Elizar or Lazar or Eliezer) Marcovich Lissitzky (1890-1941) Russian designer, typographer, artist, photographer, architect, and teacher

Citroen Traction Avant, 1954, Black
Citroen Traction Avant 1954 Black

Citroen Traction Avant Cabriolet, 1939, Black
Citroen Traction Avant Cabriolet 1939 Black

MODIGLIANI, Amedeo (1884-1920). Caryatid. 1913-1914. Oil on cardboard. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil. FRANCE. Paris. Centre national d art et de culture Georges Pompidou

MODIGLIANI, Amedeo (1884-1920). Portrait of Paul Guillaume. 1916. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Milan. Galleria d Arte Moderna (Gallery of Modern Art)

MODIGLIANI, Amedeo (1884-1920). Study for a Portrait of Beatrice Hastings. 1915. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Milan. Antonio Mazzotta Foundation

JULIO ANTONIO (1889-1919). Mar�la Gitana. 1908
JULIO ANTONIO (1889-1919). Maric la Gitana. 1908. Artistic avant-gardes. Sculpture on bronze

MODIGLIANI, Amedeo (1884-1920). Portrait of the Painter Frank Havilland. 1914. Oil on cardboard. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil. ITALY. Milan. Gianni Mattioli Collection

XIRGU, Margarita (1888-1969). La Xirgu en Cristalina
" XIRGU, Margarita (1888-1969). La Xirgu en Cristalina" de los hermanos Quintero" (brothers Quinteros " Xirgu in Crystalline")

JUNYENT I SANS, Sebastiࠨ1865-1908). Portrait
JUNYENT I SANS, Sebastiࠨ 1865-1908). Portrait of Picasso. 1903. Artistic avant-gardes. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

TAPIES, Antoni (1923-2012). Spanish Catalan painter, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. Contemporary Art. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona

Audi RS4 Avant Germany

Soldiers on Patrol
Information about the enemys whereabouts and intentions is obtained by patrols who discreetly scour the terrain for tell-tale indications

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"Avant: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of "avant, " where innovation, creativity, and boldness collide. From the iconic Citroen Traction Avant to the Audi RS6 Quattro Avant, this term has left its mark on automotive enthusiasts worldwide. The Citroen Traction Avant Light 15, with its sleek design and groundbreaking front-wheel drive system, revolutionized the automobile industry. But "avant" extends beyond cars; it encompasses a diverse range of artists who pushed boundaries in their respective fields. Bruce Lacey, a performance artist known for his eccentricity and unconventional approach to art-making, challenged societal norms through his thought-provoking pieces. Cyril Scott's avant-garde compositions broke free from traditional musical structures, captivating audiences with their experimental melodies. In literature and theater, Samuel Beckett embraced an avant-garde style that defied conventions. His works explored existential themes while pushing the boundaries of language and form. Antoni Tapies' abstract paintings embodied avant-garde aesthetics by incorporating unconventional materials like sand or marble dust into his artwork. The enchanting Citroen Light Fifteen LBC649 captures both elegance and innovation—a testament to how "avant" can transcend time in design excellence. Meanwhile, historical engravings such as "Avant Pendant et Apres le Ballet" or "Jerusalem avant Jesus-Christ" offer glimpses into different eras shaped by artistic expression. Whether it's in automobiles or various art forms—be it visual arts or performing arts—the spirit of "avant" continues to inspire us all to push boundaries and challenge what is considered conventional. It invites us to embrace change fearlessly while celebrating the beauty found in daring experimentation throughout history.