Lettre Collection

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug., 17, 1875 (engraving)
3434414 Letter of the french poet Germain Nouveau to Paul Verlaine, France, Aug., 17, 1875 (engraving); (add.info.: Literature. "Going in Marseille. Bibl)

Communication. At the post office. Engraving, Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving)
3434453 Communication. At the post office. Engraving, Germany, c.1900 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Communication. Coll. Part. Communication. At the post office)

Science. Communication. Messenger of the king of France to a bishop. Miniature in: Bible
3434396 Science. Communication. Messenger of the king of France to a bishop. Miniature in: Bible. Historiale, by Guyart des Moulins, Manuscript, France, XVth cent. Bibl

A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow
FLO4677802 A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown

ds 1171 fol. 9 Historiated initial P depicting the Nativity, from a gradual and antiphon (vellum)
XIR229391 ds 1171 fol.9 Historiated initial P depicting the Nativity, from a gradual and antiphon (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Douai, France

Marchand de Papier a Lettre (chromolitho)
975972 Marchand de Papier a Lettre (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand de Papier a Lettre)

Envelope of a letter to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) 1894 (pen & ink on paper)
MMT197851 Envelope of a letter to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) 1894 (pen & ink on paper) by Mallarme, Stephane (1842-98); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 58v David sending Uriah to his death
XJL197035 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.58v David sending Uriah to his death, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

Letter from Columbus dated December 1504 addressed to Doctor Oderigo
TRV227732 Letter from Columbus dated December 1504 addressed to Doctor Oderigo, from Memorials of Columbus; or A Collection of Authentic Documents of That Celebrated Navigator

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215568 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps about the royal museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, Copy of royal cartouches from the XVIII th dynasty (letter 1)

Childs exercise book from the school at Epineuil, 1892 (pen & ink on paper)
CHT257926 Childs exercise book from the school at Epineuil, 1892 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d
JHG215569 Letter addressed to the French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d Aulps regarding the Royal Museum of Egyptian Art in Turin, genealogical table from a temple in El-Haraba (letter 1)

Ms 3 fol. 233 Historiated initial A depicting Daniel in the Lions Den
XIR243701 Ms 3 fol.233 Historiated initial A depicting Daniel in the Lions Den, from the Bible de Saint-Sulpice de Bourges (vellum) by French School

Letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in
CHT430487 Letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in Venice, October 1743 (pen & ink on paper) by Rousseau

The Letter, 1880 (oil on canvas)
WH48906 The Letter, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Helleu, Paul Cesar (1859-1927); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Letter written in code by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador
CHT430489 Letter written in code by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in Venice, 11 July, 1744 (pen & ink on paper) by Rousseau

The Summoner, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21927 The Summoner, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 128936) by English School

Letter from the artist to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) (pen & ink on paper)
MMT177418 Letter from the artist to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) (pen & ink on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

2nd page of a letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French
CHT430488 2nd page of a letter written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau while secretary to the French Ambassador in Venice, October 1743 (pen & ink on paper) by Rousseau

Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier
JHG215567 Letter written in hieroglyphic characters, addressed to Joseph Dacier, the French scholar and academician (1742-1833) 1822 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Champollion

Ms 3 fol. 234v Historiated initial V depicting Amos
XIR243702 Ms 3 fol.234v Historiated initial V depicting Amos, from the Bible de Saint-Sulpice de Bourges (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale de Bourges, Bourges

Ms 3 fol. 76 Historiated initial I depicting Elimelech leaving on a journey
XIR249412 Ms 3 fol.76 Historiated initial I depicting Elimelech leaving on a journey, from the Bible de Saint-Sulpice de Bourges (vellum) by French School

Portrait of Saint Ambrose (340-397), eveque of Milan - Painting by Mathias Stomer
JLJ4673579 Portrait of Saint Ambrose (340-397), eveque of Milan - Painting by Mathias Stomer (Matthias Stom) (1600-1650) Ec Flam, circa 1633-1639 - Oil on canvas - Sun: 1, 10x1, 30m - Rennes

Boy showing letters spelling espoir (hope) in Eure, France

Planche VI Vue de L Atrium Le Laurentin maison de campagne
Planche VI: Vue de L Atrium. Le Laurentin: maison de campagne de Pline-le-consul: restitue d apres sa lettre a Gallus, Bouchet, Jules Frederic, 1799-1860, Engraving, 1852, plate 6

Planche III Plan de la Maison de Campagne Pline
Planche III: Plan de la Maison de Campagne de Pline le Consul a Laurente. Le Laurentin: maison de campagne de Pline-le-consul: restitue d apres sa lettre a Gallus, Bouchet, Jules Frederic, 1799-1860

Planche IV Vue Generale du Laurentin Le Laurentin
Planche IV: Vue Generale du Laurentin. Le Laurentin: maison de campagne de Pline-le-consul: restitue d apres sa lettre a Gallus, Bouchet, Jules Frederic, 1799-1860, Engraving, 1852, plate 4

Illustration from Paris Plaisirs number 60, June 1927
Illustration Dans les coulisses de Palais de Paris : la lettre du candidat from Paris Plaisirs number 60, June 1927 Date: 1927

Drawings Prints, Print, Faut-y, faire, une, lettre, pour, l attendrir, un, huissier
Drawings and Prints, Print, Faut-y faire une lettre pour l attendrir un huissier!..vous n etes donc pas francais, mon brave homme?

Italian Still Life, 1914 (oil, gypsum and paper on canvas)
BAL77197 Italian Still Life, 1914 (oil, gypsum and paper on canvas) by Popova, Lyubov Sergeevna (1889-1924); 62.2x48.6 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Letter Y from an alphabet primer, engraved by Lemercier, 1832 (litho)
XIR234161 Letter Y from an alphabet primer, engraved by Lemercier, 1832 (litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Ms 3 fol. 255 Historiated initial B depicting King David, from the Bible
XIR227248 Ms 3 fol.255 Historiated initial B depicting King David, from the Bible de Saint-Sulpice de Bourges (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale de Bourges, Bourges

Letter D from an alphabet primer, 1832 (litho)
XIR216196 Letter D from an alphabet primer, 1832 (litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Ms 2 fol. 3v t. 1 Historiated initial P, from the Bible of the Monastery
XIR215127 Ms 2 fol.3v t.1 Historiated initial P, from the Bible of the Monastery of Saint-Andre aux-Bois (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Boulogne-sur-Mer

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"Lettre: A Glimpse into History and Art" From illuminated manuscripts to personal correspondences, the power of a lettre transcends time. The ds 1171 fol. 9 Historiated initial P captures the beauty of the Nativity, painted meticulously on vellum. Meanwhile, the Marchand de Papier a Lettre chromolitho showcases an era when letter-writing was an art form in itself. Intriguingly, even envelopes hold stories within their folds. The pen & ink on paper envelope addressed to Berthe Morisot in 1894 reveals a connection between two souls through written words. But let us not forget that letters can also carry weighty tales of betrayal and sacrifice. The Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 58v depicts David's treacherous act of sending Uriah to his death - a chilling reminder that words have consequences beyond imagination. The historical significance of letters is undeniable too; take for instance Columbus' December 1504 letter addressed to Doctor Oderigo, shedding light on his discoveries and adventures across uncharted seas. Letters have often played crucial roles in diplomacy as well, such as the one addressed to French Ambassador Pierre de Blacas d', serving as bridges between nations during critical times. Yet amidst grand narratives lies simplicity too - like the child's exercise book from Epineuil school in 1892 filled with innocent scribbles and first attempts at communication. Even philosophers like Jean-Jacques Rousseau found solace in letters while serving as secretary to the French Ambassador; some written openly while others concealed within codes - each carrying profound thoughts waiting to be deciphered by curious minds. And finally, we must acknowledge artistic representations inspired by letters themselves - "The Letter" painting from 1880 immortalizes moments frozen in time with oil strokes capturing emotions conveyed through handwritten messages, and are more than just ink on paper.