Bougainville Collection

WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. American soldiers advancing behind a tank on the Japanese-held island of Bougainville, October 1943

Banana boats transporting locals from Buka to Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Flower abstractions with mimosa, shells, bougainvillea floating in water.. Trilogy
Saskia Dingemans

Louis Antoine Bougainville

The visit of the French Fleet, the Review as Spithead by H M The Queen (engraving)
1036661 The visit of the French Fleet, the Review as Spithead by H M The Queen (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Western barred bandicoot or mari, Perameles bougainville (endangered). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Lancers Island (engraving)
2781466 Lancers Island (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancers Island. Illustration for The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century by Jules Verne)

Mademoiselle Barres adventure (engraving)
2781464 Mademoiselle Barres adventure (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Barres adventure)

"We made them sing"(engraving)
2781467 " We made them sing" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We made them sing." Illustration for The Great Navigators of)

Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders (engraving)
2781465 Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirogue of the Marquesas islanders)

Bougainville (coloured engraving)
3093025 Bougainville (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bougainville. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet, 1837-1841)

Portrait of Bougainville (engraving)
2781468 Portrait of Bougainville (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Bougainville)

Bougainville (coloured engraving)
2802196 Bougainville (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bougainville. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

Jean-Pierre de Bougainville, 1760. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Jean-Pierre de Bougainville, 1760

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), 1808. Creator: Anonymous
Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), 1808. Private Collection

Bougainville raising the flag of France on a rock in the Strait of Magellan, engraving in the work Voyages and Travels by John Hamilton Moore

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), c. 1800. Private Collection

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811), 1889. Private Collection

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811). Artist: Ducreux, Joseph (1735-1802)
Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator and military commander, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Louis Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator and military commander, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Louis Antoine de Bougainville, French soldier, navigator and mathematician, c1890. Bougainville (1729-1811) was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1756 while secretary to the French Embassy in

The French Naval Academy - Brest, France - The Borda
The French Naval Academy. Originally the academy was based on ships, anchored in the harbour of Brest, France, such as the Borda (previously named Valmy)

Balcony and window, Sidi Bou said, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa
Balcony and window, Sidi Bou said, Tunisia, North Africa

Turquoise water and a white beach on Christmas Island, Buka, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Turquoise water and white sand beach, White Island, Buka, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

LOUIS de BOUGAINVILLE (1729-1811). French navigator. Etching, French, 19th century

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A SURVEYING CRUISE AMONG THE SOLOMON ISLANDS: 1. Outside the Boat. 2. Inside the Boat: " Please, Sir, Heres a Big War Canoe Coming In." 3. Meeting the Bishop of Melanesia at Florida Island

MONTCALM: LETTER, 1759. Letter from the Marquis de Montcalm, commander of French forces in Canada, to his aide-de-camp, Louis de Bougainville, 5 September 1759

Picture No. 10862711
Little marl (Western barred bandicoot) (Perameles bougainville) held by a researcher. Date:

U. S. Army soldier prepares to throw a hand grenade during the fighting at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville
WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. U.S. Army soldier prepares to throw a hand grenade during the fighting at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, New Guinea. Photographed late 1943

Two U. S. Marines on patrol at Cape Torokina, Bougainville Island, New Guinea. Photographed late 1943
WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. Two U.S. Marines on patrol at Cape Torokina, Bougainville Island, New Guinea. Photographed late 1943

U. S. Marines march through mud on their way to the front lines on Bougainville Island, New Guinea, 4 November 1943
WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. U.S. Marines march through mud on their way to the front lines on Bougainville Island, New Guinea, 4 November 1943

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French soldier, navigator and mathematician. Elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1756 while secretary to the French Embassy in London

BOUGAINVILLE, Louis Antoine de (1729-1811). French navigator. Etching

Bougainvillea, Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

TAHITI: CANOE, 1771. A native Tahitian canoe. Line engraving from Louis de Bougainvilles Le Voyage Autour du Monde, 1771

LOUIS de BOUGAINVILLE (1729-1811), a French navigator, meeting the natives of Tahiti, c1766-69. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

Sarawak River, Kuching Waterfront, Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Steps in a narrow backstreet, with an overhanging bougainvillea and white walls, Lindos Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greek islands, Greece, Europe

Bougainville & Flag
Bougainville and his men raise the French flag on a small rock on the Magellan Straits

Bougainville on River
LOUIS-ANTOINE DE BOUGAINVILLE French naval, navigator, geographer, shown crossing the river of Santa Lucia in a canoe drawn by horses

L-A De Bougainville
LOUIS-ANTOINE DE BOUGAINVILLE French naval, navigator, geographer

Bougainville
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, French navigator, hoists his countrys flag on a small island in the Straits of Magellan, during his round-the world voyage

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"Bougainville: A Tapestry of History, Beauty, and Adventure" Step into the captivating world of Bougainville, a place where history intertwines with natural wonders and vibrant cultures. From World War II battlefields to picturesque landscapes, this Pacific island holds countless stories waiting to be discovered. In October 1943, American soldiers fearlessly advanced behind a tank on Bougainville's Japanese-held soil during World War II. Their bravery echoes through time as a testament to their determination and sacrifice. Beyond the war-torn past lies the enchanting beauty of Bougainville. Banana boats gracefully transport locals from Buka to Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, creating a connection between communities that has endured for generations. Named after Louis Antoine de Bougainville, an esteemed French explorer who sailed these waters centuries ago, this island carries his legacy forward. His spirit of adventure lives on as visitors explore the flower abstractions floating in water – mimosa, shells, and bougainvillea – forming an exquisite trilogy of colors and textures. The visit of the French Fleet remains etched in history; it was a grand review witnessed by Her Majesty The Queen at Spithead. This momentous occasion symbolizes the enduring ties between nations across vast oceans. Bougainville is not just about human history; it is also home to unique wildlife such as the Western barred bandicoot or mari (Perameles). These fascinating creatures add another layer to the island's rich biodiversity. Lancers Island stands proudly amidst azure waters like a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Its untouched beauty captivates all who venture there – an invitation for adventurers seeking solace in nature's embrace. Mademoiselle Barres' daring escapades come alive through engravings that depict her thrilling adventures on Bougainville. Her courage serves as inspiration for those yearning for excitement beyond ordinary boundaries.