Foire Collection

The Fair of Beaucaire and a view of Tarascon (coloured engraving)
695017 The Fair of Beaucaire and a view of Tarascon (coloured engraving) by Basset, Paul Andre(fl. 1750-85); 31.7 x 47.1 cm; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Foire France-Americaine de Saint-Sulpice. Le Secours de Guerre. Four allegorical figures: Justice, Liberty (who is holding the American flag), Demeter, and Athena above Saint Sulpice. Date 1917

A crowned woman presents the ship Ville de Lyon has a Lyon woman in a traditional costume
LEG4336310 A crowned woman presents the ship Ville de Lyon has a Lyon woman in a traditional costume, dressed on the coat of arms of the city

Fair at the entrance of a village Scene of food and commerce at a village fair
JLJ4643837 Fair at the entrance of a village Scene of food and commerce at a village fair. Painting by Jean-Louis Demarne (1744-1829) Sun

Fair in Brittany on the square of a village. Engraving in "
XEE4178523 Fair in Brittany on the square of a village. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1884. Private Collection by Unknown Artist

Funfair of cup and ball players from all walks
Funfair of cup and ball, la foire franche des bilboquets. 17th century satirical print showing people from all walks of life obsessed with the game of bilboquet

Chicago World Fair, 1893 (b / w photo)
STC306617 Chicago World Fair, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Cup-and-Ball Fair (engraving)
3627729 Cup-and-Ball Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup-and-Ball Fair. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Poster, Foire de Paris, Paris Fair. Date: circa 1930s

The walk to the fairground. Painting by Leon Joseph Voirin (1833-1887), 19th century
JLJ4593123 The walk to the fairground. Painting by Leon Joseph Voirin (1833-1887), 19th century. Nancy, Musee Historique Lorrain by Voirin, Leon Joseph (1833-87); Musee Historique Lorrain, Nancy

Flemish Fair A party in a village, drunken men are sick, others play, some sleep
JLJ4677312 Flemish Fair A party in a village, drunken men are sick, others play, some sleep. painting by Martin van Cleve (1527-1581) 16th century Caen, Museum of Fine Arts by Cleve

Polichinelle du theatre de la Foire (engraving)
3629447 Polichinelle du theatre de la Foire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polichinelle du theatre de la Foire)

Historical celebration of the commemoration of the siege of Lille in 1792
XEE4178442 Historical celebration of the commemoration of the siege of Lille in 1792: the Braderie Watteau (great fair) in the streets of the city with the fashionable inhabitants of the 18th

Le Grand Concert des Aveugles, a la foire Saint-Ovide, sur la place Louis XV (engraving)
3645863 Le Grand Concert des Aveugles, a la foire Saint-Ovide, sur la place Louis XV (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Grand Concert des Aveugles)

Farmers of Flagey returning from the exhibition Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877)
JLJ4567409 Farmers of Flagey returning from the exhibition Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877). 19th century. Besancon, Museum of Fine Arts by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee des Beaux-Arts

La foire aux peintures, Baraque centrale, cote des dames (engraving)
1094555 La foire aux peintures, Baraque centrale, cote des dames (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La foire aux peintures, Baraque centrale)

Poster, Foire de Paris, May 1937
Poster, Foire de Paris, 15-30 May 1937. 1937

Paris, France - Boulevards, Nouvelles Baraques. Date: 1868

The edge of a fair (Les abords d une foire), 1774 (oil on canvas) (see also 13025)
XIR695016 The edge of a fair (Les abords d une foire), 1774 (oil on canvas) (see also 13025) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 98.3 x 163 cm; Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Mayrena Fair, engraved by Bayot, 1842 (litho)
XJF477742 Mayrena Fair, engraved by Bayot, 1842 (litho) by Perez Villaamil, Jenaro (1807-54) (after); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

The Beaucaire Fair (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR616908 The Beaucaire Fair (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bout, Peeter or Pieter (1658-1719); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: foire; suspended in 1720, due to an epidemic)

OCTAVIEN, Fran篩s (1682-1740). Fair at Bezons (La foire de Bezons (Val-d Oise)). 1725. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum

The foire bridge, Nigni-Novgorod, (i. e. Nizhnii Novgorod), R
The foire bridge, Nigni-Novgorod, (i.e. Nizhnii Novgorod), Russia. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

French Agricultural Fair
An agricultural fair in Brittany, France. Date: 1905

Concert Des Chats
The Concert des Chats, a feature of the Foire de Saint- Germain : the animals miaow when the monkey gives the signal

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Step right up to the vibrant world of "foire". From the historical Fair of Beaucaire and a picturesque view of Tarascon, captured in a beautifully colored engraving, to the bustling atmosphere of the Foire France-Américaine de Saint-Sulpice, this captivating event has left its mark throughout history. Imagine a crowned woman proudly presenting the ship Ville de Lyon, adorned with traditional costumes and symbols representing the city's coat of arms. The grand hall of the exhibition stands tall in all its glory, inviting visitors to explore its wonders. Venturing into smaller villages, we witness scenes filled with food stalls and lively commerce at local fairs. In Brittany, an enchanting engraving captures the essence of a fair taking place on a village square. The spirit of joy and celebration fills every corner. The Cup-and-Ball Fair brings together players from all walks of life for thrilling games and friendly competition. Across time and continents, even Chicago's World Fair in 1893 had its own charm captured through black-and-white photography. Posters announcing Paris' very own Foire de Paris beckon locals and tourists alike to experience this grand event firsthand. As people make their way towards the fairground depicted in Leon Joseph Voirin's mesmerizing painting from the 19th century, anticipation fills their hearts. Traveling further north to Flanders reveals yet another facet of "foire. " A raucous party unfolds within a village as drunken men stumble around while others engage in playful activities or find solace in slumber. Finally, we encounter Polichinelle du théâtre de la Foire through an intricate engraving—a character that embodies both mischief and laughter—reminding us that entertainment is at the heart of any successful fair. Whether it be historical moments frozen in time or contemporary celebrations brimming with excitement, "foires" have always been cherished gatherings where communities come alive.