Decembre Collection (page 2)

"Decembre: A Tapestry of Historical Moments and Artistic Expressions" As the year draws to a close, let us delve into the rich tapestry that is Decembre

Decembre Collection: Charles aux Thuilleries i. e. Tuileries le 1e decembre 1783

Charles aux Thuilleries i. e. Tuileries le 1e decembre 1783
Charles aux Thuilleries i.e. Tuileries le 1e decembre 1783. Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist JAC. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783

Decembre Collection: Charles aux Thuillieries i. e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCC

Charles aux Thuillieries i. e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCC
Charles aux Thuillieries i.e. Tuileries le 1r decembre MDCCLXXXIII. Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist JAC. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec

Decembre Collection: Seconds voyageurs aeriens, ou experience de MM. Charles et R

Seconds voyageurs aeriens, ou experience de MM. Charles et Robert faite a Paris dans le parterre du Jardin royal des Thuilleries le I. decembre 1783. Vue prise du Pont Royal

Decembre Collection: Depart de MM. Charles & Robert, du Jardin des Tuilleries dan

Depart de MM. Charles & Robert, du Jardin des Tuilleries dans leur machine aerostatique, le 1er decembre 1783. Print shows the balloon of Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles

Decembre Collection: Charles aux Thuilleries i. e. Tuileries le 1er decembre 1783

Charles aux Thuilleries i. e. Tuileries le 1er decembre 1783
Charles aux Thuilleries i.e. Tuileries le 1er decembre 1783. Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist JAC. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783

Month / December
Je suis decembre le courtoys, car en mon temps le roy des roys fut enfente (..the most honoured month, when the king of kings was born)

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"Decembre: A Tapestry of Historical Moments and Artistic Expressions" As the year draws to a close, let us delve into the rich tapestry that is Decembre. This month has witnessed significant events and inspired countless artists throughout history. In 1848, Joseph Napoleon Sebastien Sarda Garriga immortalized the Emancipation Decree on La Reunion through his captivating oil-on-canvas masterpiece. The liberation of individuals from bondage became an indelible symbol of hope and progress. Turning our attention to vellum artistry, Fol. 59v showcases December's rural traditions with "Killing Pigs. " This intricate depiction transports us to a time when communities came together for essential tasks, preserving their way of life. The engraving "Ascension de Charles et Robert aux Tuileries" takes us back to December 1st, 1783. It captures the historic moment when Charles and Robert ascended into the skies in their pioneering hot air balloon flight, forever changing humanity's relationship with aviation. Leaping forward in time, we witness the construction of Palais de l'Exposition universelle de 1867 in an evocative engraving dated December 15th, 1866. The grandeur and ambition embodied by this architectural marvel mirror society's aspirations during that era. However, not all moments captured are celebratory; tragedy also finds its place within Decembre's narrative. An engraving depicting "Incendie de l'Hôtel-Dieu" reminds us of a devastating fire that engulfed this iconic institution on the night of December 29th-30th, 1772. Such historical records serve as reminders of resilience amidst adversity. Artistic expressions take various forms within Decembre's realm too. Acte II Scene Derniere from Robin des Bois enchants viewers through its intricately detailed engraving—transporting audiences into a world of adventure and heroism.