Babar Collection

Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs
BABAR THE ELEPHANT, 1930s. Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs Babar books, 1930s

Portrait of Babar
3609742 Portrait of Babar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Babur enthroned, c. 1720 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874510 Babur enthroned, c.1720 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Khair Ullah (fl.c.1720); 17 x11 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur (1483-1530)

Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c. 1590-1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874253 Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c.1590-1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Farrukh, Dhannu, & Dharmdas (fl.c.1590-1600); San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Babur (1483-1530)

Detail from Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c
874250 Detail from Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c.1590-1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Farrukh, Dhannu, & Dharmdas (fl.c.1590-1600); San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c
874247 Detail from Baburs troops take the fortress at Kabul, c.1590-1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Farrukh, Dhannu, & Dharmdas (fl.c.1590-1600); San Diego Museum of Art

Ed Babar, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ed Babar, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014

Babar 1700s India Mughal 18th century Color paper
Babar(?), 1700s. India, Mughal, 18th century. Color on paper; image: 4.5 x 3.4 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/16 in.)

Black African man in Egypt. The card labels this man as a Babarin - Babar was the old term for ALL black people in Egypt at this period. Date: circa 1910s

Babar living with the old lady in France. Illustration by Jean de Brunhoff for one of his Babar books, 1930s
BABAR. Babar living with the old lady in France. Illustration by Jean de Brunhoff for one of his Babar books, 1930s

BaBar particle detector, SLAC
BaBar particle detector. Wide angle view of engineers working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), California, USA

BaBar silicon strip detector, SLAC
BaBar silicon strip detector. Female physicist below the silicon strip vertex detector (SSD) for the BaBar particle detector

Physicists work on BaBar detector at SLAC
BaBar particle detector. Physicists and engineers working on the open BaBar particle detector at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), California, USA

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"Babar: The Majestic King of the Elephants Takes on Celeste in a Friendly Tennis Match at Celesteville. " Step into the enchanting world of Babar, where elephants reign supreme and adventure awaits at every turn. In this captivating illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoffs timeless Babar books from the 1930s, we witness Babar, the beloved king of the elephants, engaging in a thrilling game of tennis with his dear friend Celeste. With their graceful movements and unwavering determination, Babar and Celeste showcase their athletic prowess as they rally back and forth on the vibrant courts of Celesteville. Their joyous laughter fills the air as they immerse themselves in friendly competition while surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees that seem to cheer them on. But let us not forget that behind this whimsical tale lies a rich history. As depicted in another remarkable artwork titled "Babur's troops take the fortress at Kabul, " we catch a glimpse into an era long gone - c. 1590-1600 to be precise. This masterpiece rendered with opaque watercolors and delicate gold accents transports us back to an ancient time when Babur himself led his troops fearlessly into battle. The opulence continues with "Babur enthroned" created around c. 1720 using similar techniques. Here, we see Babur seated regally upon his throne, radiating power and wisdom as he oversees his kingdom with grace unmatched. These historical references remind us that beyond being characters in children's literature or works of art adorning museum walls, figures like Babar hold significant cultural significance throughout centuries past. Fast forward to modern times; even today, artists like Brian O'Connor pay homage to this iconic elephant king through stunning pieces such as "Ed Babar. " This contemporary artwork captures both nostalgia for our childhood memories and admiration for Jean de Brunhoff's enduring creation. Babar's influence extends beyond the realms of literature and art.