Gourdin Collection

Nomade koriak du Kamchatka - Koryak man in furlined hat and coat, over trousers and laced stockings
FLO4724099 Nomade koriak du Kamchatka - Koryak man in furlined hat and coat, over trousers and laced stockings, holding a cudgel - Handcolored woodcut by Doms from " Moeurs

Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722910 Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola)
FLO4620240 Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers
FLO4704055 Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Chieftains of various Florida Native American nations leading an army of warriors and archers to battle
FLO4622014 Chieftains of various Florida Native American nations leading an army of warriors and archers to battle (including Timucuan chief Utina)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland)
FLO4608209 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Catini and Caledonian inhabitants (Scotland) of the northern plains and forests of Great Britain

Two Persians on horseback clutching a brassring - perhaps competing in a test of horsemanship
FLO4704237 Two Persians on horseback clutching a brassring - perhaps competing in a test of horsemanship. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Guinee Conakry weapons, spears, clubs, bow and arrows in their quiver, shield
FLO4635291 Guinee Conakry weapons, spears, clubs, bow and arrows in their quiver, shield. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Caucasus costumes: A Circassian prince with a club and a Kabardin prince grabbing his sword and an archer
FLO4634405 Caucasus costumes: A Circassian prince with a club and a Kabardin prince grabbing his sword and an archer and a Kabardin prince

Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting
FLO4679985 Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting, represented with a baton and a rabbit - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): British rider with arms
FLO4608336 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): British rider with arms, in front of the cave chapel at Nottingham (England) - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Persian man in fur hat, fur-lined jacket, tunic, carrying a cudgel and dagger - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after
FLO4723856 Persian man in fur hat, fur-lined jacket, tunic, carrying a cudgel and dagger - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by H

An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705319 An armed man of Dalmatia. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity

Native of Outanata, New Guinea. He wears a grass skirt, waistband, bracelet and chest pouch
FLO4688464 Native of Outanata, New Guinea. He wears a grass skirt, waistband, bracelet and chest pouch, and carries a bamboo stick and cudgel

False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse
DUV4209782 False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris, 27-31 passage Choiseul

The marriage of reason - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088948 The marriage of reason - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

La tragedie d Harlequin - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088931 La tragedie d Harlequin - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Lettre Z : Zoulou - "Grand alphabet des nations"
DUV4213607 Lettre Z : Zoulou - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bear and the two friends (L ours et les deux compagnons) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214489 The bear and the two friends (L ours et les deux compagnons) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The man and the flea (L homme et la puce) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214696 The man and the flea (L homme et la puce) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adultere and its punishment: caught in flagrant delit, the adulteres man
JLJ4566656 Adultere and its punishment: caught in flagrant delit, the adulteres man and woman walk naked and tied by a rope through the streets of the city

Two Adelie
Siyu and Wei Photography

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Adelie Penguin - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - young - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - young - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - adult & young - Gourdin Island - Antarctic (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Pygoscelis adeliae) Date:

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Adelie Penguin - photographers - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula Date:

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Chinstrap Penguin - Gourdin island - Antarctica (Pygoscelis antarcticus) Date:

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Brown Skua - Gourdin Island - Antarctic (Catharacta lonnbergi) Date:

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Brown Skua - Gourdin Island - Antarctic (Catharacta lonnbergi) Date:

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Brown Skua - Gourdin Island - Antarctic (Catharacta lonnbergi) Date:

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Snowy Sheathbill - Gourdin Island - Antarctic Peninsula (Chionis albus) Date:

Chinstrap penguins, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguins, Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Unloading zodiac for landing on Gourdin Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

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"Gourdin: A Journey Through the Pages of History and Art" Step into the enchanting world of "Gourdin, " a captivating book that takes you on a mesmerizing journey through time. With its false title, "Alphabet, " this masterpiece was meticulously printed by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, an esteemed bookseller-publisher in Paris. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this literary gem, adorned with a grave created by Alfred Prunaire. Its 36 pages, measuring 31x22cm, hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Within its pages lie hidden treasures such as "The Marriage of Reason" lithography from Louis Edmond Duranty's Theatre des Marionnettes du Jardin des Tuileries. This exquisite artwork transports you to Paris in 1863, where imagination intertwines with reality. Delve further into the depths of "Gourdin" and encounter more wonders like "La Tragedie d'Harlequin. " Another breathtaking lithograph from Duranty's theatre collection brings Harlequin's tale to life before your very eyes. As you continue flipping through these historical chapters, stumble upon the intriguing "Lettre Z: Zoulou - Grand Alphabet des Nations. " Explore diverse cultures and languages within this grand alphabet compilation. Unearth fables by La Fontaine tucked away between these illustrious pages. Discover moral lessons woven into tales like "The Bear and the Two Friends" or giggle at humorous anecdotes such as "The Man and the Flea. " Witness scenes depicting human nature unfold before you – from adultery and its punishment to two Adelies embarking on their own adventures. Each illustration tells a story that will leave an indelible mark on your mind. Marvel at yet another remarkable lithograph titled "Les Boudins de Gripandouille. " Created by Duranty himself for his theatre collection, it captures the essence of the Tuileries Garden's marionettes.