Carpe Collection

Gather ye roses while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying, and this same flower that smiles today, tomorrow will be dying. 20th century

Common Carp - Lithography and drawing by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682691 Common Carp - Lithography and drawing by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823), for " naturalist collection" by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder, 1812 - Common carp

Tench, the ordinary tench, Tinca tinca, and carp, the queen of carps, Cyprinus carpio
FLO4645151 Tench, the ordinary tench, Tinca tinca, and carp, the queen of carps, Cyprinus carpio. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural

Common carp (or mirror carp), common barbel (or river barbel), pike perch, common perch (or European) - Carp
FLO4573486 Common carp (or mirror carp), common barbel (or river barbel), pike perch, common perch (or European) - Carp, Cyprinus carpio 1,2, barbel, Barbus barbus 3, pike-perch, Sander lucioperca 4

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen (engraving)
7195192 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpe; Carp; Karpfen)

"Carpe vive!"(engraving)
725355 " Carpe vive!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Carpe vive)

Red Carp (Cyprinus Erithrophthalmus) plate I from Ichthyologie
STC200704 Red Carp (Cyprinus Erithrophthalmus) plate I from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particulare des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99)

Empress Jingo Kogo and old general Takeshi Vchi No Sukune
GIA808553 Empress Jingo Kogo and old general Takeshi Vchi No Sukune, holding the son of the Empress Homuda - The Carp banner symbolize the son of the Empress (colour litho) by Japanese School

The Carp, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)
3471578 The Carp, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) plate XVI from Ichthyologie
STC192739 Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) plate XVI from Ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des poissons, by Marcus Elieser Bloch (1723-99), engraved by Gabriel Bodenehr (1673-1766)

Orders of fish
6338794 Orders of fish by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Orders of fish. Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, blue gourami, Trichogaster trichopterus, carp, Cyprinus carpio, merling)

The Carp, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

Lord Cremorne Samuel Lock & George Carpe Whitfield
Lord Cremorne; Samuel Lock & George Carpe Whitfield; 1861-1862; Albumen silver print

Local carpets made of llama and alpaca wool for sale at the market in Purmamarca, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy Province, Argentina, South America

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"Carpe: Seizing the Beauty of Life's Fleeting Moments" Gather ye roses while ye may, for life's precious moments are as delicate and ephemeral as a blooming flower. In the world of art and literature, it has been depicted in various forms - from engravings showcasing the majestic Carp to illustrations of edible fish that tantalize our senses. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to "Carpe; Carp; Karpfen, " reminding us of the diverse cultural references associated with this captivating creature. An engraving exclaims, "Carpe vive. " urging us to seize life with vigor and enthusiasm. An illustration from c. 1923 showcases a Red Carp (Cyprinus Erithrophthalmus), its vibrant colors reflecting the beauty found in nature's creations. Meanwhile, Empress Jingo Kogo and old general Takeshi Vchi No Sukune symbolize strength and resilience - qualities embodied by the carp throughout history. A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds (pub. 1832) presents hand-colored engravings capturing every intricate detail of these fascinating creatures. The Cyprinus Carpio plate XVI reminds us that even within orders of fish, each species possesses its own unique charm. Amidst all these depictions lies an intriguing tale - Tas lying naughty hatabas, my carp is not dead. This anecdote serves as a reminder that appearances can be deceiving; we must embrace life's surprises with open hearts. Dives An Eau D Douce takes us on a journey through Prissey week, La Cepe (Robert-Dumesnil 462, BAGSCH 48). Here we encounter carpes swimming gracefully in freshwater streams – their presence evoking tranquility and harmony. In essence, carpe encapsulates seizing opportunities when they arise – whether it be embracing fleeting moments or appreciating the beauty found within the natural world.