Godard Collection

Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print)
545200 Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal)

Madame Cecile Chaminade (chromolitho)
666951 Madame Cecile Chaminade (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Cecile Chaminade)

A balloon struck by lightning over Chicago (colour litho)
2818207 A balloon struck by lightning over Chicago (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A balloon struck by lightning over Chicago)

POULARDES A LA GODARD
Poulardes (hens) a la Godard. Date: circa 1890

Frontispiece, Porte du Chateau de St Manvieux (Calvados), 1860. Creator: Victor Petit (French)
Architecture Pittoresque ou Monuments des xveme. Et xvieme. Siecles: Chateaux De France des XV et XVI Siecles: Frontispiece, Porte du Chateau de St Manvieux (Calvados), 1860

Portrait of the composer Benjamin Godard (1849-1895), Second Half of the 19th cen.. Private Collection

The National Assembly is in Permanence!, Paris, 15 May 1848. Artist: Victor Adam
The National Assembly is in Permanence!, Paris, 15 May 1848

Portrait Godard baron van Reede-Ginckel count
Portrait of Godard, baron van Reede-Ginckel, count of Athlone, armor, wedge, Godard baron of Reede-Ginckel (count of Athlone), Pieter Schenk (I) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1670 - 1713, paper

A du Sommerard Les arts au Moyen Age en ce qui
A. du Sommerard, Les arts au Moyen Age: en ce qui concerne principalement le palais romain de Paris l Hotel de Cluny, issu de ses ruines et les objets d art de la collection classee dans cet hotel

MUSSOLINI
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian statesman in 1925 Date: 1883 - 1945

Benjamin Godard
BENJAMIN GODARD - French musician, who wrote operas, ballets, chamber music and a dramatic symphony Tasso, but who is best remembered for his popular salon music. Date: 1849 - 1895

Eugene Godard
EUGENE GODARD: French aeronaut, best known for the captive balloon at the Paris Exposition which attracted enormous numbers of visitors. We have many pictures of it. Date: 1827? - 1890

G Clemenceau / Godard
GEORGES CLEMENCEAU French statesman in the last year of his life Date: 1841 - 1929

G Stresemann / Godard
GUSTAV STRESEMANN German statesman Date: 1878 - 1929

Portrait of William French Godard van Lynden van Hemmen, Jacob Houbraken, weduwe Jacobus Loveringh & Johannes Allart, 1776

Portrait of Godard van Reede, Jacob Houbraken, Isaak Tirion, 1749 - 1759

Portrait of Godard van Reede, Jonas Suyderhoef, Abraham van Waesberge (I), 1644

Descent of M. Godards hot air balloon into the English Channel, at Boulogne, France. Wood engraving, English, 1848
FRANCE: BALLOONING, 1848. Descent of M. Godards hot air balloon into the English Channel, at Boulogne, France. Wood engraving, English, 1848

Ascent of M. Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens. Wood engraving from an English Newspaper, 1864
MONTGOLFIER BALLOON, 1864. Ascent of M. Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens. Wood engraving from an English Newspaper, 1864

L Homme Phlebotomique. Woodcut from Godards Heures, Paris, France, 1518
BLOODLETTING, 1518. L Homme Phlebotomique. Woodcut from Godards Heures, Paris, France, 1518

Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago. From Le Petit Journal, 15 July 1891. Accident Ballooning

Ballon Godard. Collecting card shows an ascending balloon with one person on board. Date between 1860 and 1900

Le ballon de Mr. Godard!. Humorous drawing shows a woman pointing up in surprise at a cow and person apparently falling from a balloon associated with Godards experiments with lighter-than-air

Ascension de la colossale Montgolfiere L Aigle conduite par Eugene Godard, aeronaute de l empereur... Admission ticket to Eugene Godards ascent in the balloon L Aigle from a location in France

Arenes du sport aeronautique sous la direction de Eugene Godard, aine, lundi de Paques, 6 avril 1885, e 2 heures. Experience publique de navigation aerienne, systeme A. Brisson (Brevete SGDG)

Salle de concert du cercie artistique... Exposition du gigantesque ballon Cita di Firenze de Eugene Godard, aeronaute de l Empereur... Place St. Michel dimanche 30 janvier 1870

Bernhardt / Sais Tout 1905
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress flying over Paris in a balloon, piloted by Godard Date: 1845 - 1923

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"Godard: A Tale of Tragedy, Talent, and Timeless Art" In the year 1891, tragedy struck the skies over Chicago as French aviators Godard and Panis met their untimely demise. Their balloon, soaring high above the cityscape, was unexpectedly struck by a bolt of lightning. This captivating print immortalizes that fateful moment when two daring souls were lost to the heavens. Amidst this somber narrative emerges Madame Cecile Chaminade in all her chromolitho glory. The vibrant colors bring forth an enchanting melody that resonates through time. Her music dances on paper like a balloon caught in a stormy sky - both fragile and resilient. Speaking of balloons and storms, another lithograph captures an electrifying scene over Chicago's skyline. A balloon struck by lightning becomes a spectacle for all to witness; nature's power juxtaposed against man's audacity to conquer the skies. But let us not forget about culinary delights. Poulardes à la Godard tantalize our taste buds with their exquisite flavors. Inspired by this legendary name, these succulent dishes pay homage to his legacy - a fusion of gastronomy and artistry that leaves us craving more. Venturing beyond prints into portraits, we encounter Benjamin Godard himself during the second half of the 19th century. His musical genius echoes through time as he composes melodies that touch our souls even today. His portrait serves as a gateway into his world - one filled with passion and innovation. Shifting gears from art to politics, we find ourselves amidst historical turmoil captured in Victor Adam's masterpiece "The National Assembly is in Permanence. " Here we witness France at its most volatile state during May 1848 while contemplating how Godard may have been influenced by such tumultuous times. As we delve deeper into history's annals, names intertwine with destiny - Eugene Godard stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of this remarkable surname.