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Devoir Collection

"Devoir: A Journey Through Time and Expression" In the realm of art, "devoir" takes on various forms, capturing moments of duty and responsibility

Background imageDevoir Collection: Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton

Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton (born in 1872 and died in 1934). Rene Berton was a French physician, known for his plays. Le Devoir de Tuer translated is The Duty to KIll

Background imageDevoir Collection: Family in a study room on the Ile de La Reunion, 1813 (w / c on paper)

Family in a study room on the Ile de La Reunion, 1813 (w / c on paper)
CHT386046 Family in a study room on the Ile de La Reunion, 1813 (w/c on paper) by Patu de Rosemont, Jean-Joseph (1766-1818); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDevoir Collection: Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)
3576456 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gala Grindel-Eluard)

Background imageDevoir Collection: Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper)
3576457 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gala Grindel-Eluard)

Background imageDevoir Collection: Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper with collage)

Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper with collage)
3576455 Le Devoir et l'Inquietude - Poemes, handwritten by Gala, 1917 (pen & ink on paper with collage) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); each leaf: 16x12 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDevoir Collection: Lettre Q Quatre. Gravure in 'Petit alphabet illustre'

Lettre Q Quatre. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212991 Lettre Q Quatre. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne. Seconde moitie du 19eme siecle

Background imageDevoir Collection: Marie etudie sa lecon. In 'Alphabet des petits filles'Imagerie d

Marie etudie sa lecon. In "Alphabet des petits filles"Imagerie d
DUV4218298 Marie etudie sa lecon. In " Alphabet des petits filles" Imagerie d Epinal -Pellerin & Cie, imprimeurs-editeurs, Epinal, fin 19e siecle. Gravures sur bois coloriees au pochoir

Background imageDevoir Collection: The artists family Le jeune brother studied, while the mother

The artists family Le jeune brother studied, while the mother
JLJ4593846 The artists family Le jeune brother studied, while the mother and sister did sewing work. Painting by Leon Bonnat (1833-1922) 1853 Bayonne, Musee Bonnat

Background imageDevoir Collection: Lettre I J K L Invalide Juge Kroumir Lecon. Gravure in 'Petit alphabet illustre'

Lettre I J K L Invalide Juge Kroumir Lecon. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212938 Lettre I J K L Invalide Juge Kroumir Lecon. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne

Background imageDevoir Collection: Coco writer Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). 1906. Dim. 0. 29 x 0. 37 m

Coco writer Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). 1906. Dim. 0. 29 x 0. 37 m
JLJ4579212 Coco writer Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). 1906. Dim. 0.29 x 0.37 m. Lyon, Museum of Fine Arts by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Background imageDevoir Collection: Lettre L Lecon. Gravure in 'Petit alphabet illustre'

Lettre L Lecon. Gravure in "Petit alphabet illustre"
DUV4212967 Lettre L Lecon. Gravure in " Petit alphabet illustre". Pellerin, imprimeur-editeur, epinal. Bibliotheque enfantine. Serie mignonne. Seconde moitie du 19eme siecle

Background imageDevoir Collection: 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : Le droit de propriete

1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : Le droit de propriete
DUV4212595 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : Le droit de propriete. Gravure in " Le livre unique de morale et d instruction civique

Background imageDevoir Collection: 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : La liberte

1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : La liberte
DUV4212570 1789 : Declaration des droits de l homme et du citoyen : La liberte. Gravure in " Le livre unique de morale et d instruction civique

Background imageDevoir Collection: Society / Comp Du Devoir

Society / Comp Du Devoir
A group of working men belonging to the society of the Compagnons du Devoir, out on a country walk Date: 1844

Background imageDevoir Collection: Emprunt de la Defense Nationale - eux aussi! Font leur devoi

Emprunt de la Defense Nationale - eux aussi! Font leur devoi

Background imageDevoir Collection: Versez son or. Souscrire des obligations de la defense natio

Versez son or. Souscrire des obligations de la defense nationale. C est un devoir. L Emprunt de la Victoire. Gallic cock under flags and shield, with its foot on German helmet

Background imageDevoir Collection: Vous aussi faites votre devoir : avec toutes vos ressources

Vous aussi faites votre devoir : avec toutes vos ressources souscrivez a l Emprunt. Credit Commercial de France. Peasant couple in field. Man is ploughing and the woman is holding a baby and a rifle

Background imageDevoir Collection: Ne pas gaspiller le pain est notre devoir

Ne pas gaspiller le pain est notre devoir. Loaf of bread on a table. Date 1916


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"Devoir: A Journey Through Time and Expression" In the realm of art, "devoir" takes on various forms, capturing moments of duty and responsibility. From Rene Berton's gripping novel "Le Devoir de Tuer, " to intimate family scenes in a study room on the Ile de La Reunion in 1813 depicted through watercolor on paper, the concept of "devoir" unfolds. Delving deeper into this theme, Gala's handwritten poems titled "Le Devoir et l'Inquietude" from 1917 showcase a profound connection between duty and unease. The intricate pen and ink strokes on paper bring forth emotions that resonate across time. Gala's work further evolves with collages added to her poetry, creating an amalgamation of thoughts and feelings. The importance of education is also highlighted within these artistic expressions. In works like "Marie etudie sa lecon" from the book "Alphabet des petits filles, " we witness young minds engrossed in their studies while their mother watches over them attentively. Similarly, engravings such as "Lettre Q Quatre" and "Lettre I J K L Invalide Juge Kroumir Lecon" depict learning moments intertwined with illustrations. Expanding beyond literature and illustrations, Pierre Auguste Renoir's painting titled "Coco writer" captures another facet of duty. Created in 1906, this masterpiece portrays a writer immersed in his craft—a reminder that creativity itself can be seen as an obligation one must fulfill. Lastly, we encounter historical significance tied to the notion of duty through events like the Declaration des droits de l'homme et du citoyen in 1789 which emphasized individual rights including property ownership—an essential aspect shaping societal responsibilities.