Celeste Collection
"Exploring the Celestial World: From Babar to Copernicus" In this captivating illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books
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"Exploring the Celestial World: From Babar to Copernicus" In this captivating illustration from one of Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books, we find ourselves transported to Celesteville, where King Babar and his dear friend Celeste engage in a friendly game of tennis. The 1930s artwork beautifully captures their joyous camaraderie amidst the lush greenery. Fast forward to Mary Celeste, an oil painting created in 2016. This intriguing masterpiece portrays the enigmatic ship that mysteriously sailed through history with no crew aboard in 1872. Its haunting presence on canvas leaves us pondering the secrets it holds within its brushstrokes. Speaking of mysteries, Nicolaus Copernicus, the renowned astronomer from centuries ago, is depicted here as he gazes at Orbes Celeste - celestial orbs that have fascinated humanity for ages. His profound discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe and continue to inspire stargazers today. The name "Mary Celeste" resurfaces once more, this time intertwined with Fosdyk's artistic interpretation from 1872. The intricate details capture both the vessel itself and its courageous crew who embarked on a journey shrouded in uncertainty. Shifting gears to Hollywood glamour, we glimpse a scene from Joseph L Mankiewicz's iconic film All About Eve (1950). Amidst alluring lights and dramatic tension, "Celeste Hotel" stands tall in Bouzareah, Algiers - an enchanting destination that adds allure to this classic movie moment. Moving away from celluloid dreams and into reality, lithographs showcasing pianoforte actions remind us of music's celestial power. These delicate mechanisms bring melodies alive under skillful hands while evoking emotions beyond words. Meanwhile, an engraving titled La Conquete De L Air transports us back to pioneering days when humans dared defy gravity.