Coignet Collection

Thornback ray, Raja clavata (Raia rubus), torpedo, Torpedo torpedo, and eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila
FLO4655050 Thornback ray, Raja clavata (Raia rubus), torpedo, Torpedo torpedo, and eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by

Great dodder or European dodder, Cuscuta europaea
6337925 Great dodder or European dodder, Cuscuta europaea by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Great dodder or European dodder, Cuscuta europaea, Cuscute d Europe)

Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris
6337815 Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Common toadflax, Linaris vulgaris. Linaire pelore)

Loasea grandiflora, Loasea di grandi fiori. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Sergeant major fish and pennant coralfish
Sergeant major fish, Abudefduf saxatilis 1, 2, and pennant coralfish, Heniochus acuminatus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Perch, shi drum and seabass
Perch, Perca fluviatilis, shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Thornback ray, torpedo, and eagle ray
Thornback ray, Raja clavata (Raia rubus), torpedo, Torpedo torpedo, and eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Common carp (vulnerable), bronze carp and goldfish
Common carp, Cyprinus carpio (vulnerable), bronze carp, Carassius carassius, and goldfish, Carassius auratus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Bonaparte and Coignet, 1896. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Jean-Roch Coignet (1776-1865). Coignet was a French soldier who served in the military campaigns of the Consulate

Eugene Francois Vidocq (1775-1857), c. 1830-1840. Artist: Coignet, Marie Gabrielle (1793-?)
Eugene Francois Vidocq (1775-1857), c. 1830-1840. Private Collection

Phare de Port-Said, c1900
Phare de Port-Said. c1900. The lighthouse of Port Said, Egypt, was built in 1869 during the reign of Ismail Pasha (1863-1879) to plans by the French architect Francois Coignet (1814-1888)

Jules Coignet (French, 1798 - 1860), Fabriques a Tivoli (Buildings at Tivoli), 1828, crayon lithograph on wove paper

F-E Vidocq / Coignet
FRANCOIS-EUGENE VIDOCQ French police officer and adventurer Date: 1775 - 1857

N Holds Soldiers Ear
During the Italian campaign he congratulates the heroic soldier Coignet, holding him by the ear : by such means winning the adoration of his men

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Coignet, a name that encompasses various aspects of nature, art, and history. From the Great dodder or European dodder to the Common toadflax, this caption takes you on a journey through different species. The Loasea grandiflora adds its vibrant colors to the mix while the Sergeant major fish and pennant coralfish swim gracefully in their aquatic world. Moving away from fauna, we delve into the realm of cuisine with mentions of Perch, shi drum, seabass - delectable choices for any seafood lover. And let's not forget about Thornback ray, torpedo, and eagle ray - fascinating creatures that roam beneath ocean waves. But Coignet is more than just a collection of living beings; it also holds historical significance. Bonaparte and Coignet collaborated in 1896 to create something extraordinary - an achievement etched forever in time. Meanwhile, artist Marie Gabrielle Coignet captured Eugene Francois Vidocq's enigmatic presence during the early 19th century. The Phare de Port-Said stands tall as a testament to human engineering prowess around 1900 - a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters. Jules Coignet's artwork "Fabriques a Tivoli" transports us back to 1828 when buildings at Tivoli were brought to life on canvas. Lastly, F-E Vidocq/Coignet intertwines two names synonymous with intrigue and mystery - an alliance that sparks curiosity about their shared endeavors.