Emile Collection (page 3)

Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei

Narcissus contemplating his reflection in
Wall painting of Narcissus contemplating his reflection said to have been found in the Casa delle Vestali or House of the Vestals, Reg. VI, Ins. 1, No. 7

Mosaic picture of a guard dog in the house of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de

Mosaic of a guard dog on a chain from the Casa del Poeta Tragico, House of the Tragic Poet, Regio VI, Insulae 8, 3, 5. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

Marble bust of the owner from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de

Decorative figures from the House of Epigrams, Regio V, Insula 1, 18. An urn and mythical beast at top, and a goat and hunting scene with dog and hare below

Plaster cast of a womans body from the Via Stabiana now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Plaster cast of a mans body from the Via Stabiana, now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Aquarium with fish and lobster from the House
Painting of an aquarium with fish and lobster from the House of the Patrician or Centenary (Casa del Centenario), Regio IX, Insula VIII. Chromolithograph by J.G

Painting of a still life showing meat, wine, bread and a knife from the ala at house 16, Regio IX, Insula V. Chromolithograph by J.G

Mural from an atrium in the House of Tryptolemus, Reg. VI, Ins. VII, No. 18. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures

Wall painting of cupids playing, fishing, sailing from a cubiculum in the House of the Restaurant (Casa di Lupanare Piccolo) at 14, Regio IX, Insula V. Chromolithograph by J.G

Crocodile and pygmies from the House of the Pygmies, Pompeii
Crocodile and pygmies from the House of the Pygmies (Casa dei Pygmeii) 9, Regio IX, Insula V. Chromolithograph by J.G. Bach after an illustration by Miss Amy Butts from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Painted scene of a feast day from the new fullonica (fullers shop), Regio VI, Insula XIV, 21. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus

Wind god from the House of the Patrician or Centenary (Casa di Centanario), Regio IX, Insula VIII. Chromolithograph by J.G

Portrait of a man and woman from an unidentified house in Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei

A Nereid (sea nymph) in mantle and bracelets riding on a sea monster or hippocampus, half horse and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae

Nereid sea nymph supported by a monster, half panther and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les

Allegorical figure of Spring from the west
Allegorical wall painting of Spring from the west side of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11. She holds a basket of cheese and carries a lamb over her shoulders. Chromolithograph by J.G

Wall painting of Iphigenia from the tablinum of the House of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus

Allegorical figure of summer with sickle and wheat
Allegorical wall painting of summer from the east of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11. She carries a sickle and wheat. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

Mural of Venus and cupid fishing with rods from the sea. Found in Regio VI.XIV.28, the Taberna Lusoria. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile

Mural of Venus and cupid fishing with rods from a pond. Found in Regio V.V.3, the House of the Gladiators. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile

Scene from a comedy from the House of the Patrician or Centenary (Casa del Centenario), Regio IX, Insula VIII. Chromolithograph by J.G

Decorated ceiling from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile

Mural and wallpaper from houses in Pompeii
Mural from the Casa di Arianna or House of Ariadne, Reg. VII, Ins. IV, No. 51, and wallpaper from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10

Wall paintings of arabesques and head of Oceanus
Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum, and two other ornaments of Oceanus and a lotus flower found in the Temple of Isis. All now in the Museum of Naples

Decorative ornaments from the tablinum of the house of Lucius Caecilius Jucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Mural of faun and bacchante from the House
Mural from the House of the Toilet of Hermaphrodite (Casa della Toelletta dell Ermafrodito) found in 1836, with a faun and bacchante dancing in mid air

Wall painting of an arabesque with stag and cupid (top) and a panel with a mask of Pan (below), both from Domus Vedi Sirici or House of Siricus, VII.1.47

Decorative ornaments with centaurs and harpies in the oecus or living room in the house of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

Fountain from Regio VII. II. 45, House of the Bear, Pompeii
Fountain from Regio VII.II.45, House of the Bear, Pompeii. Venus reclines above a blue sea of fishes, with cupids in attendance

Wall painting from a room in the Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis or House of Venus and Adonis or Casa di Ione or Casa con Xystus, Reg. VI.7.18

Ariadne watching Theseuss boat depart from the island of Naxos. Mural from a triclinium in a shop/dwelling at Regio IX.II.5, Pompeii

Mural with panel of theatrical masks from the tablinum of a house at VI.8.24.. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Landscape painting from the Exedra in the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Mural from unidentified building in Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei

Curious wall painting from the oecus of Casa del Meleagro
Curious wall painting in muted colours from the oecus (salon) of the Casa del Meleagro or the House of Meleager, Reg. VI, Ins. IX, No. 2

Wall paintings from rooms in the House of the Epigrams, Reg. V, Ins. 1, No. 18. On the left, a mural from an atrium, and at right, a mural from an antichamber

Wall painting from a small bedroom in the House of Orpheus, Casa di Orfeo, or the house of Vesonius Primus. Reg. VI, Ins. 14, No. 20

Wall painting from a room in the House of the Epigrams, Reg. V, Ins. 1, No. 18. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles

Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in
Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, Reg. VI, Ins. 4, No. 48

Wall painting from the triclinium in the House
Wall painting from the triclinium or dining room in the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus

Wall painting of Bacchus with peacocks and fountains from a garden wall in the House of Romulus and Remus, VII.VII.10. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

Orpheus with lyre from the viridarium (garden)
Wall painting of Orpheus with lyre from the viridarium (garden) of the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. He is surrounded by animals including a lion, cougar, boar, stag, rabbit, and blue flamingo

Mural in a viridarium of a tiger attacking
Wall mural in a viridarium (garden) of a tiger attacking a bull, and peacocks on a fountain, from the House with the Inscribed Pictures, Regio V, Insula I, N. 18

Map of the excavations of Pompeii, 1874-1881
Map of the excavations of Pompeii, showing the Insulae excavated between 1874-1881 in red. Chromolithograph by J.G. Bach after an illustration by Emile Presuhn from his Les Plus Belles Peintures de

Gladiolus lemoinei hybrid, Paul Margueritte, raised by Emile Lemoine of Nancy. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by J

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Emile: A Multifaceted Name in Art, Science, and History From the enchanting brushstrokes of Paul Chabas' "September Morn" to the groundbreaking literary works Zola, the name Emile resonates across various realms, and is a name that has left an indelible mark on art, science, and history. In the realm of literature, Emile Zola stands as a towering figure. Known for his influential article on naturalism and his extensive body of work depicting social realities in 19th-century France, Zola's pen brought forth powerful narratives that continue to captivate readers today. But Emile is not limited to just one domain. In the field of science, we find Alexandre Yersin - a Swiss-French physician who discovered the bacterium responsible for causing bubonic plague. Yersin's contributions to medical research have saved countless lives and paved the way for advancements in infectious disease control. Music too finds its place under the umbrella of Emile's influence. The waltz composition "Les Patineurs Valse, " crafted by Emile Waldteufel, enchants listeners with its graceful melodies and evokes images of ice skaters gliding effortlessly across frozen ponds. Even prehistoric times bear witness to an association with this illustrious name. Through wood engravings by Emile Bayard, we catch glimpses into our ancestors' lives as they skillfully fashioned tools from flint – a testament to their resourcefulness and ingenuity. Artistic expression takes center stage once again with paintings like "Orpheus and Bacchantes" by Emile Levy – an oil canvas masterpiece capturing mythical tales through vivid brushwork. Similarly captivating are works such as "The Beet Harvest" by Emile Claus; it transports us into rustic landscapes where hardworking farmers gather nature's bounty against picturesque backdrops.