Lafon Collection

John III Sobieski - King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania
John III Sobieski (1629-1696). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1674-1696). Statue dedicated to the Polish hero in Lazienki Park, Warsaw. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Lafon

John III Sobieski (1629-1696). King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (1674-1696). Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vernier and Lafon. History of Poland, by Charles Foster

Mieszko I of Poland and Boleslaw I the Brave
Mieszko I of Poland (935-992). Piast prince or duke of Poland from c.963. Boleslaw I the Brave (967-1025). He was the son of Mieszko I. Duke of Poland (992-1025) and the first king of Poland in 1025

Murad III - Sultan of the Ottoman empire
Murad III (1546-1595), Sultan of the Ottoman empire (1574 -1595). He was the eldest son of sultan Selim II (1566-1574). Portrait. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Lafon

Pierre Lafon as Dom Pedre in Pierre de Portugal, 1823
Pierre Lafon as Dom Pedre in Pierre de Portugal, by Lucien Arnault, Theatre Francais, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Alexandre-Marie Colin Lavigne Marin

The Foundry, 1870s-80s. Creator: Louis Lafon
The Foundry, 1870s-80s

Lessart Viaduct on the Rance River, October 1879. Creator: Louis Lafon
Lessart Viaduct on the Rance River, October 1879

[Construction Site], 1880s. Creator: Louis Lafon
[Construction Site], 1880s

Tubular Jetty, Mouth of the Adour, Port of Bayonne, 1892. Creator: Louis Lafon
Tubular Jetty, Mouth of the Adour, Port of Bayonne, 1892

[Factory Interior], ca. 1880. Creator: Louis Lafon
[Factory Interior], ca. 1880

Cour des Ateliers, ca. 1880. Creator: Louis Lafon
Cour des Ateliers, ca. 1880

Forges, ca. 1880. Creator: Louis Lafon
Forges, ca. 1880

The Woman in Breeches, 20th century. Artist: Francois Lafon
The Woman in Breeches, 20th century

The Divided Skirt, 20th century. Artist: Francois Lafon
The Divided Skirt, 20th century

Four Different Remontoire Escapement Systems By Four Different Clock Makers Identified In The Picture. De Lafon, Massey, Mendham, Prior

Empress Josephine (1763-1814) Among the Children, 1806 (oil on canvas)
XIR167358 Empress Josephine (1763-1814) Among the Children, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Lafond, Charles Nicolas Raphael (1774-1835); 147x196 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk

BATTLE OF BAZEILLES, 1870. Ambush on Bavarians by French troops in front of a church in Bazeilles, France, during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Photogravure after Francois Lafon, c1896

Cross section (top) and plan of Fort St. Charles on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS: FORT, 1814. Cross section (top) and plan of Fort St. Charles on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. Drawing by Barthelemy Lafon, 1814

Plan of a part of New Orleans, Louisiana, showing the Faubourg Marigny on the Mississippi River
PLAN OF NEW ORLEANS, 1814. Plan of a part of New Orleans, Louisiana, showing the Faubourg Marigny on the Mississippi River. Drawing by Barthelemy Lafon, 1814

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"Lafon: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" From the regal courts of John III Sobieski, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, to the artistic portrayals by Pierre Lafon as Dom Pedre in Pierre de Portugal, the name "Lafon" has left its mark on various realms. In the annals of Polish history, John III Sobieski (1629-1696) stands tall as a revered monarch who defended his kingdom against invaders. His valiant efforts earned him a place among Poland's greatest rulers. Delving further back in time, we encounter Mieszko I of Poland and Boleslaw I the Brave - two legendary figures whose reigns shaped medieval Poland. Their legacies continue to inspire generations even today. Beyond European borders, our journey takes us to Murad III - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. During his rule, he expanded his empire's influence and power across vast territories. However, it is not only through historical figures that Lafon makes its presence felt. Louis Lafon emerges as an accomplished creator during the 19th century with works such as The Foundry (1870s-80s), showcasing his artistic prowess. Louis Lafon's lens also captures engineering marvels like the Lessart Viaduct on the Rance River (October 1879) and Tubular Jetty at Mouth of Adour in Port Bayonne (1892). These structures stand testament to human ingenuity and progress. Not limited to grand constructions alone, Louis Lafon turns his camera towards everyday life too. He documents scenes from construction sites in the 1880s and offers glimpses into factory interiors from around that era. The Cour des Ateliers (ca. 1880) reveals bustling workshops where artisans honed their crafts while Forges (ca. 1880) showcases industrial might forging ahead amidst changing times.