La Cigale Collection

The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale sailing close-hauled, 1913

Mr Lionel Brough: a Reminiscence of "La Cigale"(b / w photo)
726383 Mr Lionel Brough: a Reminiscence of " La Cigale" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lionel Brough)

La Cigale
LLM460199 La Cigale by Metzmacher, Emile Pierre (1815-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Cigale. Illustration for Character Sketches of Romance)

Theatre La Cigale, 120 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT442243 Theatre La Cigale, 120 Boulevard Rochechouart, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Christmas at the Theatres (engraving)
1596989 Christmas at the Theatres (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas at the Theatres)

Mademoiselle Gilberte, French singer at La Cigale, Paris (colour photo)
3098770 Mademoiselle Gilberte, French singer at La Cigale, Paris (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Gilberte)

The auxiliary schooner La Cigale at anchor, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The auxiliary schooner La Cigale at anchor, 1913

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"La Cigale: A Timeless Tale of Elegance and Adventure" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where the majestic auxiliary schooner La Cigale graced the open seas. With its sails billowing in the wind, this vessel epitomized grace and power as it sailed close-hauled through the waves. Created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this masterpiece of maritime engineering captured the hearts of all who beheld its beauty. But La Cigale's story doesn't end there. In a black and white photograph, we catch a glimpse of Mr Lionel Brough reminiscing about his encounters with "La Cigale. " Perhaps he too was captivated by her allure, forever etching memories into his heart. Meanwhile, on land, Theatre La Cigale stood proudly on Boulevard Rochechouart in Paris. This enchanting venue transported audiences to another world filled with laughter and joy during Christmas festivities. Theatres were alive with excitement as people gathered to witness mesmerizing performances that brought warmth to their souls. One such performance featured Mademoiselle Gilberte, a talented French singer whose voice resonated throughout La Cigale. In a vibrant color photo capturing her essence, she radiates passion and talent that left audiences spellbound night after night. As we return to sea once more, an image emerges at anchor - a moment frozen in time when tranquility enveloped her wooden hull, and is here that one can truly appreciate her grandeur against nature's backdrop. The legacy lives on through these images - an embodiment of elegance and adventure intertwined within each frame. From sailing close-hauled across vast oceans to captivating audiences under theater lights or resting peacefully at anchor; she continues to inspire awe even today. In every corner lies a tale waiting to be told – whether it be aboard this magnificent vessel or within the walls of Theatre La Cigale.