Chartreuse Collection

Grande Chartreuse (Anon)
LA GRANDE CHARTREUSE, Carthusian establishment near Grenoble, France, founded in 1084

Charteuse Advert 1906
Though expelled from France by the Republican Government, the Carthusian monks exiled to Tarragona, Spain, continue to produce their world-famous Chartreuse liqueur

Poster for Bonal Aperitif
Advertising Poster for Bonal, a French Aperitif wine from the Mountains of La Grand Chartreuse, featuring a large key and bearing the slogan Open up your Appetite as well as the warning Beware of

Close-up of vibrant agave leaves

Forest Bathing
Julia Purinton

Green Chartreuse Liqueur, by William Barribal Date: 1930s

The Bastille at Grenoble from the Valley of the Isere, c. 1836 (w/c on paper)
495769 The Bastille at Grenoble from the Valley of the Isere, c.1836 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 13.8x18.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Bastille at Grenoble, from the Village of La Tronche, c. 1836 (w/c on paper)
495755 The Bastille at Grenoble, from the Village of La Tronche, c.1836 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 14x19.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Close-up of bright purple and green coleus plant leaves in Ubud District in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Order of the Chartreux
AIS5391433 Saint Bruno (1030-1101), founder of the Order of the Chartreux. Wooden sculpture by Manuel Pereira (1614-1667); Cartuja de Miraflores, Burgos, Spain; out of copyright

Chartreuse (engraving)
3654863 Chartreuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chartreuse. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Saint Bruno Founding Chartreuse Monastery (engraving)
498446 Saint Bruno Founding Chartreuse Monastery (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho)
6013410 Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-engraving tools and processes)

Screen facade of the Carthusian Monastery, begun in 1473 (photo)
XIR102492 Screen facade of the Carthusian Monastery, begun in 1473 (photo) by Italian School; Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info)

Entrees (chromolitho)
3649858 Entrees (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrees. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock)

"Casserole"of Rice, Puree of Game, "Chartreuse"of Partridges (chromolitho)
3651698 " Casserole" of Rice, Puree of Game, " Chartreuse" of Partridges (chromolitho) by English School

Entrees (colour litho)
960329 Entrees (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrees: 1. Toulouse Pasty; 2. Fillets of Beef; 3. Beef Galantine; 4. Zephires of Duck; 5)

Game dishes (colour litho)
960339 Game dishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Game dishes: 1. chartreuse of partridges; 2. casserole and rabbit scollops; 3)

Voile Alpin
Jean-Louis VIRETTI

Exotic Orchid

TWO GAME DISHES
Two game dishes: casserole de puree de gibier (above), and chartreuse de perdreaux (below). Date: circa 1890

Maples Maple Branches Fall Foliage Beauty Tree Trunks
Closeup of a maple tree with fall foliage

Blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos in a high altitude lake, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in a high altitude lake; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Praia da Azenha do Mar, Alentejo, Portugal
Vegetation and rugged rocks along the coastline at Praia da Azenha do Mar in Porugal; Alentejo, Portugal

Tea plants cover the fields at the famous Gorreana Tea Factory, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Lush, green tea plants cover the fields at the famous Gorreana Tea Factory along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean; Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Andean flamingos flying over a high altitude lake, green with algae, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) flying over a high altitude lake that has turned green with algae; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Scenic view of mountains and Glendhu Bay in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Scenic view of the fertile farmland of the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Sheep grazing in pasture on farmland near Wanaka in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Shoreline of lake and mountain range at Glendhu Bay in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Farmland with sunlit fields in the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Farmland along the lake shore with moutain range at Glendhu Bay in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Sunlit, grassy fields of the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Scenic overview of the fertile Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Picturesque shoreline of Lake Hayes near Queenstown in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Close-up of Giant saxifragaceae (Rodgersia podophylla) plant in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Couvent de la G Chartreuse Jacques Alexandre
Couvent de la G. Chartreuse; Jacques Alexandre Ferrier (French, 1831 - 1912); Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, France; 1865; Albumen silver print

Gde Chartreuse G Margain & Jager 1865 Albumen silver print
Gde. Chartreuse; G. Margain & Jager; about 1865; Albumen silver print

Gde Chartreuse Refectoire French 1867 Albumen silver print
Gde. Chartreuse. Refectoire; French; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Marble Tomb King Don Juan II Chartreuse Miraflores
Marble Tomb of King Don Juan II in the Chartreuse of Miraflores near Burgos; Nikols Henneman (British, 1813 - 1893); London, England; 1847; Salted paper print; 7.3 × 10.8 cm (2 7, 8 × 4 1, 4 in.)

Poster, Bonal Aperitif Gentiane-Quina
Poster advertising Bonal, a French aperitif wine from the mountains of the Grande Chartreuse. Date: circa 1935

Bruno of Cologne (Anon)
SAINT BRUNO of Cologne member of Hartenfaust family, theologian who chose the life of a hermit and founded the Carthusian order at la Grande Chartreuse near Grenoble. Date: 1050 - 1102

Illustration of Alchemilla mollis (Ladys Mantle) bearing clusters of chartreuse flowers and large palmately veined leaves

Voreppe on the Road to the Grande Chartreuse
Voreppe - on the Road to the Grande Chartreuse. Gastineau, Henry 1791 - 1876

The Chartreuse, or Charterhouse, in London

Namibia, Walvis Bay. Surface shot of rare Heaviside Dolphin

Carthusian monks netting and hooking fish in monastery fishponds, Chartreuse, founded by St Bruno of Cologne (11th century). Detail from Les Belles Heures du duc Jean de Berry. 15th century

France, the Chartreuse, bos taurus, Domestic Cattle grazing in a sunny field against a mountainous backdrop

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Chartreuse, a vibrant and captivating color that has stood the test of time. From its origins in the 1906 Chartreuse Advert to its depiction in various artworks throughout history, this hue has always managed to leave an indelible mark. One cannot help but be drawn to Grande Chartreuse (Anon), a painting that beautifully captures the essence of this mesmerizing shade. The lush greenery depicted in Poster for Bonal Aperitif evokes a sense of tranquility and harmony, inviting us into nature's embrace. Forest Bathing takes on a whole new meaning when surrounded by the enchanting aura of chartreuse, and is as if every leaf and blade of grass is infused with life, radiating energy and vitality. The Green Chartreuse Liqueur, immortalized by William Barribal's artwork, embodies sophistication and elegance. Its rich tones beckon us to indulge in its velvety smoothness, tantalizing our senses with each sip. As we gaze upon The Bastille at Grenoble from the Valley of the Isere or from the Village of La Tronche, both rendered masterfully on paper using watercolors, we are transported back in time. These scenes remind us that chartreuse has long been intertwined with history and culture. In Poster for Bonal Aperitif Gentiane-Quina, chartreuse takes center stage once again. Its vibrancy demands attention while hinting at the flavors waiting to be savored within each bottle. Saint Bruno stands proudly as founder of the Order of Chartreux - his unwavering dedication mirrored by this remarkable color. His legacy lives on through Saint Bruno Founding Chartreuse Monastery engraving – an homage to his vision brought vividly to life. Finally, Wood-engraving tools and processes highlight how even artistic techniques have embraced chartreuse's allure over time. This litho showcases how this hue can transform ordinary materials into extraordinary works of art.