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Gascon Collection

Gascon, a name that echoes through history with tales of bravery and adventure

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029842

DDE-90029842
Coastal cliffs and bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029841

DDE-90029841
Beach scene in the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029840

DDE-90029840
Beach scene in the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029839

DDE-90029839
Beach scene in the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029838

DDE-90029838
Fresh piquillo peppers for sale in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029837

DDE-90029837
Boats in the harbor at Ciboure, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029836

DDE-90029836
Stone footbridge near the village of Sare, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029835

DDE-90029835
Farmland near the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029834

DDE-90029834
Farmland near the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029833

DDE-90029833
Farmland near the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: DDE-90029832

DDE-90029832
Surfing Cote de Basque below a castle in the Bay of Biscay at the town of Biarritz, French Basque Country, Southwest France. Date: 20/07/2005

Background imageGascon Collection: The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South

The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho)
1043230 The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Background imageGascon Collection: English and Gascon Lords at Bordeaux (engraving)

English and Gascon Lords at Bordeaux (engraving)
3655251 English and Gascon Lords at Bordeaux (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English and Gascon Lords at Bordeaux)

Background imageGascon Collection: Label, Hotel Royal Gascogne, Bordeaux, France

Label, Hotel Royal Gascogne, Bordeaux, France
Luggage label from the Hotel Royal Gascogne, Bordeaux, France, which includes a garage within the hotel. Date: 20th century

Background imageGascon Collection: Louis-Michel Halbou and Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Honora Fragonard, French

Louis-Michel Halbou and Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Honora Fragonard, French
Louis-Michel Halbou and Antoine-Jean Duclos after Jean-Honora© Fragonard, French (1730-probably 1809), Le gascon puni, etching

Background imageGascon Collection: The Gascon in London, or English Civility, 1806 (colour litho)

The Gascon in London, or English Civility, 1806 (colour litho)
XIR778867 The Gascon in London, or English Civility, 1806 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageGascon Collection: Model for the Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan or Figure of a musketeer

Model for the Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan or Figure of a musketeer
XIR287764 Model for the Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan or Figure of a musketeer, 1882 (tinted plaster) (see also 98561, 287761 to 287763) (b/w photo) by Dore

Background imageGascon Collection: Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan, 1883 (detail) (stone & bronze) (see also 98561)

Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan, 1883 (detail) (stone & bronze) (see also 98561)
XIR287763 Monument to Alexandre Dumas Pere, d Artagnan, 1883 (detail) (stone & bronze) (see also 98561, 287761, 287762, 287764) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Place Malesherbes, Paris

Background imageGascon Collection: Castle at sunset in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country

Castle at sunset in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country
Castle at sunset in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Coastal cliffs and bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country

Coastal cliffs and bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country
Coastal cliffs and bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest

Commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest
Commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Rural farmhouse in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of French Basque Country

Rural farmhouse in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Boats in the harbor at Ciboure, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest

Boats in the harbor at Ciboure, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest
Boats in the harbor at Ciboure, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: French peage or toll road near the city of Bayonne, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country

French peage or toll road near the city of Bayonne, Pyrenees Atlantiques, French Basque Country
French peage or toll road near the city of Bayonne, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Coastal cliffs and lighthouse above the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country

Coastal cliffs and lighthouse above the bay at Saint-Jean-de-Luz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Fresh piquillo peppers for sale in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Fresh piquillo peppers for sale in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Basque architecture in the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country

Basque architecture in the village of Ainhoa, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: French Basque man cooking paella in the town of Biarritz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French

French Basque man cooking paella in the town of Biarritz, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: Surfing Cote de Basque below a castle in the Bay of Biscay at the town of Biarritz

Surfing Cote de Basque below a castle in the Bay of Biscay at the town of Biarritz, French Basque Country, Southwest France

Background imageGascon Collection: RONCESVALLES, 778. Roland bearing the standard of the French forces of Charlemagne against

RONCESVALLES, 778. Roland bearing the standard of the French forces of Charlemagne against the Gascons in the pass at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees, 778 A.D. the basis of the epic Chanson de Roland

Background imageGascon Collection: Gascon Saintangeois

Gascon Saintangeois, hunting dogs from Gascony, France. Date: early 20th century

Background imageGascon Collection: Charlemagne Roncesvalles

Charlemagne Roncesvalles
The Franks under Charlemagne retreating from Spain meet a Basque/Gascon force at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees : his rearguard is annihilated, including the paladin Roland

Background imageGascon Collection: D ARTAGNAN / DUMAS / C19TH

D ARTAGNAN / DUMAS / C19TH
Portrait of the young Gascon gentleman: D Artagnan



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Gascon, a name that echoes through history with tales of bravery and adventure. These series of captivating lithographs, bearing the codes DDE-90029842 to DDE-90029832, transport us back in time to an era filled with excitement and turmoil. In "The War, " we witness the grandeur and might of Gascon's fleet of steamers hired by the Government as Transports. These majestic vessels stand tall against the backdrop of South Africa's vast landscapes, ready to embark on a mission that would shape destinies. As our eyes wander across each lithograph, we are drawn into scenes brimming with anticipation. Troops gather on the docks, their uniforms crisp and hearts filled with determination. The air crackles with energy as they board Gascon's ships - symbols of hope amidst uncertain times. DDE-90029841 reveals soldiers bidding farewell to loved ones; tears mingle with smiles as emotions run high. In DDE-90029840, we catch glimpses of camaraderie among troops aboard Gascon's decks – bonds forged in adversity that would withstand the test of time. Through DDE-90029839 to DDE-90029834, we sail alongside Gascon's fleet across treacherous waters towards South Africa. Stormy seas challenge their resolve but never break it; these brave men remain steadfast in their duty. Finally arriving at their destination in DDE-90029833 and 32, troops disembark from Gascon onto foreign shores – stepping into a land fraught with danger yet ripe for heroism. Their journey has just begun; they carry within them unwavering courage and an unyielding spirit. These lithographs encapsulate not only moments frozen in time but also pay homage to those who fought valiantly during this historic conflict. They remind us that behind every war lies stories untold - stories like those etched forever within Gascon's legacy. Gascon, a name that resonates with bravery and sacrifice.