Brun Collection

Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sadness, January 21, 1800

Lesbia and her Sparrow, 1860. Private Collection

LE BRUN, CHARLES (1619-1690)
Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690); HARDOUIN-MANSART, Jules (1646-1708). Palace of Versailles. Decorated by Charles Le Brun. FRANCE

Portrait of Charles le Brun
5854987 Portrait of Charles le Brun; (add.info.: Portrait of Charles le Brun (1619-1690), French history painter and First Painter to King Louis XIV

Grey goshawk and peregrine falcon (?)
5855182 Grey goshawk and peregrine falcon (?); (add.info.: Grey goshawk, Accipiter novaehollandiae, and "dappled brown sparrowhawk," (variety of peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus?)

Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus
FLO4655004 Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Herod being reproved by him... shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Creator
Herod being reproved by him for many evils, shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Biblical scene from Luke 3: 19 & 20

The Sun King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930)
The " Sun" King Louis XIV, Of France, With His Brilliant Court, 1664, (c1930). Louis XIVs audience with the Papal ambassador Sigismondo Chigi, 29 July 1664, at the palace of Fontainebleau

Versailles
A painting showing a finely dressed lady in a distinctive blue dress, walking the scenic gardens of Versailles in France, which were opened in 1624, by designers including Andre Le Ntre

Poster, Parsenn Brama-Buel, Davos, Switzerland Date: 1956

Poster, Automobiles Le Brun, 4 Grande Rue, Montrouge. Date: 1899

Poster advertisement for Cannes, South of France, for winter holidays, with flowers, a children's carnival, concerts, golf, cricket, and pigeon shooting. Date: 1892

Renard the Fox appears at the court of Noble, the Lion, illustration from Le Roman de Renard, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT239247 Renard the Fox appears at the court of Noble, the Lion, illustration from Le Roman de Renard, c.1900 (colour litho) by Rabier

Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis (engraving)
2783062 Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis)

Monumental brass rubbing, Nicholas le Brun, Jeumont, northern France. 1547

Common toad, European green toad, and spadefoot toad
Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa, and brown and yellow snake of Surinam (Boa constrictor?). Le serpent dit a deux tetes, l Amphisbaena fuliginosa, serpent de Surinam jaunatre

Two species of lizards and a gecko
Two species of lizards 1, 2 and a gecko 3. Le Lezard gris eguillonne des Indes orientales, le Lezard brun a ecailles rondes des Indes orientales, une Salmandre, Geko

Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and burgher woman
Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and woman in veil and full-sleeved dress with gold belt, Cologne, 1572. From the Ducal Library at Darmstadt

Common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus, and brown
Common marmoset, Callithrix jacchus 1, and brown bear, Ursus arctos, with bees 2. Ouistiti, Ours brun. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Flower Girl outside the Opera, 1873 (oil on canvas)
827471 Flower Girl outside the Opera, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Brun, Guillaume Charles (1825-1908); 80.6x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Girl outside the Opera)

Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis (engraving)
2783061 Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis)

Guns and Pistols (chromolitho)
958219 Guns and Pistols (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guns and Pistols)

A Basket of Ribbons, 1869 (oil on panel)
1197600 A Basket of Ribbons, 1869 (oil on panel) by Brun, Guillaume Charles (1825-1908); 45.7x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Adoration of the Kings, after Augustin Braun, 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Adoration of the Kings, after Augustin Braun, 1646

Sadness (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Weeping (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Acute Pain (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Compassion (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Laughter, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Laughter, January 21, 1800

Scorn (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Terrour or Fright (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Horror, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Horror, January 21, 1800

Laughter (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Veneration (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Desire, February 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Desire, February 21, 1800

Anger, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Anger, January 21, 1800

Joy with Tranquility (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Rapture (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Title Page: Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, January 21, 1800

Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, January-February 1800

Admiration with Astonishment (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 21, 1800

Desire (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 20, 1800

Admiration (Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions), January 20, 1800

Evening: a seated satyr clasps his child, a figure hangs a garland on a pier beyond, from the series Hours of the day, ca. 1640

La Veneration, Le Ravissement, Extreme Douleur corporelle (from Caractè
La Veneration, Le Ravissement, Extreme Douleur corporelle (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

Mouvement de douleur, Douleur aigue de corps et d Esprit, Mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), 1695-1720

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"Exploring the Many Facets of 'Brun' Through Art, History, and Nature" From Lesbia and her Sparrow to the grandeur of Versailles, 'Brun' has left its mark in various realms. One notable figure associated with this name is Charles Le Brun (1619-1690), a renowned artist whose works adorned the palaces of Louis XIV. His artistic prowess can still be admired today. Moving forward in time, we encounter posters that showcase different aspects of 'Brun'. In Davos, Switzerland, the Parsenn Brama-Buel poster invites us to indulge in winter sports amidst breathtaking scenery. Meanwhile, Automobiles Le Brun entices us with their vehicles on Grande Rue in Montrouge during 1899. Traveling south to Cannes, France in 1892 reveals another side of 'Brun'. This vibrant poster advertises winter holidays filled with flowers blooming under sunny skies while children enjoy carnivals and concerts. Sports enthusiasts can partake in golf or cricket matches or even try their hand at pigeon shooting. Delving into history once more brings us to Louis XIV's court - known as the Sun King - where opulence reigned supreme. The brilliance of his courtiers shines through paintings from 1664 that continue to captivate audiences today. But it's not just art and history that define 'Brun'. Literature also plays a role as Renard the Fox makes an appearance at Noble Lion's court within Le Roman de Renard illustrations from c. 1900. Nature lovers will find delight too as they explore Voyage De M Brun Au Pays Des Achantis through engravings depicting exotic landscapes and cultures. Additionally, a monumental brass rubbing commemorates Nicholas le Brun from Jeumont. Finally, our journey concludes by embracing creatures bearing the name 'Brun', such as common toads and European green toads alongside spadefoot toads. And let's not forget the intriguing black-and-white worm lizard, Amphisbaena fuliginosa.