Cochin Collection

Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)
After a portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Nicholas Cochin the younger made in 1777. American experimental scientist and statesman

Mask dancers in Kerala, India
Two mask dancers in Cochin, Kerala State, India

Man carrying a sack of ginger, Fort Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India, Asia

Church of our Lady of Hope, Vypin Island, Cochin, Kerala, India, Asia

Cochinchina stud and hens in a farmyard. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart
FLO4646394 Cochinchina stud and hens in a farmyard. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857.; (add.info.: Cochinchina stud and hens in a farmyard)

Interior with a wedding party. From the Life of Henry IV. Creator: Cochin, Charles-Nicolas, the Younger (1715-1790)
Interior with a wedding party. From the Life of Henry IV. Private Collection

Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Private Collection

Portrait of the Harpist and composer Jean-Baptiste Cardon (1760-1803), 1782. Private Collection

Portrait of the cellist and composer Jean-Louis Duport (1749-1819), 1785. Creator: Cochin, Charles-Nicolas
Portrait of the cellist and composer Jean-Louis Duport (1749-1819), 1785. Private Collection

India, Kerala, Cochin - Kochi, Chinese fishing nets

Man and woman of Cochin China (Vietnam) 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Malay cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, Rev. A.C. Brookes pair, prizes at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1871, Dublin 1872

Christ Carrying the Cross, from "The Passion of Christ", mid 17th century
Christ Carrying the Cross, from " The Passion of Christ", mid 17th century

Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, Cochin (Kochi), Kerala, India, Asia

The Barbers Boutique, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas Cochin
The Barbers Boutique, (1885). A scene in a French barbershop of the 17th century when wigs first came into fashion. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789

India, Kerala, Cochin - Kochi, Fishermen untable thir nets inthe background are Chinese fishing nets

India, Kerala, Cochin - Kochi, Mattancherry, red building with You are lucky painted on it

India, Kerala, Cochin - Kochi, Vipin Island, Cherai beach, Luxury traditional wooden cottage at Maliekal Heritance Resort

India, Kerala, Cochin - Kochi, Fort Kochi, Auto rickshaws passing infront of the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica

Touranne, Cochin China

Pavilion of Cochin-China, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Interior of the Pavilion of Cochin-China, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
985927 Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c.1755-1759 (engraving) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lions en allant en Guerre. Fable CI)

La Blanchisseuse, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934127 La Blanchisseuse, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1739 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Vue d ensemble du prieure de Sainte-Catherine du Val des Ecoliers, au dix-septieme siecle; d apres une gravure de
963501 Vue d ensemble du prieure de Sainte-Catherine du Val des Ecoliers, au dix-septieme siecle; d apres une gravure de Cochin (engraving) by French School

Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving)
725427 Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin)

Man and woman of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), 1818. The man smokes a tobacco pipe and holds a lance, the woman wears a short tunic dress and holds a basket of fruit

Partridge cochin cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, E. Tudmans Talbot, first prize at Birmingham 1870, Kendal 1871. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Pile game, cock and hen. Bred by Joseph Colgrove. Cockerel first prize at Crystal Palace and Birmingham 1886. Hen first prize at the Dairy Show 1885

White cochin cock and hen, Julius Sichels Champion and Queen, Gallus gallus domesticus, winners at Birmingham and Manchester 1871, cup at Dublin 1872

Buff cochin hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Buff cochin cock, Gallus gallus domesticus. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W. Ludlow from Lewis Wrights The Illustrated Book of Poultry, Cassell, London, 1890

Portrait of Lucy Meredith, niece of Sir Thomas Lawrence. Young pre-teen girl in white dress with pink ribbon belt. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir

Little girl with her lunch (La Petite Fille aux Cerises
5934126 Little girl with her lunch (La Petite Fille aux Cerises) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1738 (etching & engraving) by Chardin

Subterranean budhist temple in the marble rocks near Touraine, in Cochin China
LLM338315 Subterranean budhist temple in the marble rocks near Touraine, in Cochin China by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mouth of the river Saigon, Cochin China
LLM338292 Mouth of the river Saigon, Cochin China by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouth of the river Saigon, Cochin China)

The emperor of Cochin China and his ministers
LLM338290 The emperor of Cochin China and his ministers by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The emperor of Cochin China and his ministers)

Cochinchina cock and hens in a farmyard. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857

Prize Fowls from the Crystal Palace Poultry Show (engraving)
1609030 Prize Fowls from the Crystal Palace Poultry Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Fowls from the Crystal Palace Poultry Show)

The Golden Crown presented by the Maharajah of Cochin to the Paradesi Synagogue (gold)
1080168 The Golden Crown presented by the Maharajah of Cochin to the Paradesi Synagogue (gold) by Indian School; (add.info)

Banks of the river Saigon
LLM338314 Banks of the river Saigon by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banks of the river Saigon. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Le Garcon Cabaretier (The Cellar Boy) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934124 Le GarAzon Cabaretier (The Cellar Boy) engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1750 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

L Ecureuse, engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934121 L Ecureuse, engraved by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1740 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Tutors returning from the Tuileries, after Cochin (engraving)
725417 Tutors returning from the Tuileries, after Cochin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tutors returning from the Tuileries, after Cochin)

Le Jeune Soldat, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934125 Le Jeune Soldat, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1738 (etching & engraving) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Members of the Jewish community of Cochin, India (b / w photo)
5996599 Members of the Jewish community of Cochin, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the Jewish community of Cochin, India)

A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving)
1604076 A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta)

A Seated Couple, the Lady seen from Behind, playing Backgammon by Candlelight
827603 A Seated Couple, the Lady seen from Behind, playing Backgammon by Candlelight, (black chalk) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90); 14.8x18.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Cochin, a city in Kerala, India, is a treasure trove of cultural and historical wonders. Mask dancers mesmerize onlookers with their vibrant performances, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Kerala. In Fort Kochi, amidst the hustle and bustle, a man gracefully carries a sack filled with aromatic ginger - an essential ingredient that adds flavor to local cuisine. The Church of our Lady of Hope stands tall on Vypin Island in Cochin. Its magnificent architecture reflects the religious diversity that thrives in this region. Meanwhile, memories from Touranne in Cochin China (now Vietnam) echo through time as we glimpse into the Pavilion of Cochin-China at the Paris Exhibition of 1889. Traveling back further to 1818, we catch glimpses of life in Cochin China through portraits capturing its people - men and women who embody the spirit and resilience of their land. The mid-17th-century artwork "Christ Carrying the Cross" evokes deep emotions as it portrays one's journey towards salvation. Venturing out to Fort Kochi once again, Chinese fishing nets dotting its shores create an enchanting sight against the backdrop of serene waters. These nets have become iconic symbols representing both tradition and livelihood for fishermen in this coastal town. Stepping into history itself, we discover "The Barbers Boutique, " an exquisite painting by Charles Nicolas Cochin from 1885. This artwork transports us to another era when grooming was elevated to an art form. Even naval history finds its place here as HMS Hawkins proudly sails through these waters – a British heavy cruiser leaving behind tales untold but etched forever within Cochin's maritime legacy. As twilight sets upon this captivating cityscape, fishermen tirelessly untangle their nets while embracing traditions passed down generations; reminding us that amidst all changes brought by time and progress lies an enduring connection between cultures - where East meets West harmoniously under Cochin's enchanting spell.