Louis Collection (page 22)

Holy Roman Emperor Lothair I or Lothar I, Lotharius 795-865. Co-emperor with his father Loius I the Pious. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Holy Roman Emperor Louis the Pious, Ludovicus Pius, 778-840, the Fair, the Debonaire, King of the Franks and co-emperor with his father Charlemagne

Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, Karolus Rom. Imp. Charles the Great, Charles I, King of the Franks, King of the Lombards, 742-814

Woman in tunic dress of gold-eye embroidered chiffon and leopard-skin cape. Tunique de mousseline oieil or brodee, manchon de leopard

Polar Expedition
The Boys Own Paper published many articles about Polar exploration. This is a cartoon highlighting the interest in the subject at that time. Artist: Louis Wain. Date: 1907

In Maiden Meditation, cat portrait by Louis Wain. 1911

Caricature, General Louis Botha, Prime Minister, South Afric
Caricature of General Louis Botha, Prime Minister of South Africa. 1910

King Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
CHT218661 King Ludwig II (1845-86) of Bavaria, c.1870 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Bart (1651-1702), 1789 (coloured engraving) (see also 169295)
STC169706 Jean Bart (1651-1702), 1789 (coloured engraving) (see also 169295) by Sergent-Marceau, Antoine Louis Francois (1751-1847) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (oil on canvas)
3482843 Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 98x152 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: FranAzoise d AubignA©)

Two Jugs, c. 1767 (porcelain with bronze trimming)
870073 Two Jugs, c.1767 (porcelain with bronze trimming) by GouthiAre, Pierre (1732-1813); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Supplement, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Two. " And then, the whining schoolboy, with his satchel, and shining morning face

Supplement front cover, The Seven Ages by Louis Wain - Shakespeares Seven Ages of Man, reapplied to cats! Design in the form of a coat of arms, with the Latin motto: Cave Canem (Beware of the Dog)

Trio of Cats - Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Summerhouse, Cote de Grace, Honfleur, France
Summerhouse at Cote de Grace, Honfleur, in which King Louis Philippe and Queen Marie-Amelie were concealed in March 1848. 1840s

Scarey cat - Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Mrs Pattisons Red Tabby and White cat Chicot, who won a gold medal at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Mrs Herrings Silver Tabby cat Lady Godiva, who won 1st prize at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Miss Simpsons Blue Persian cat Bounce, who won 3rd prize at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Miss F Moores Siamese cat Siam, who won a silver medal at the Crystal Palace Cat Show. 1892

Louis Wain cats - Sing to me only with thine eyes. 1898

Louis Wain cats - Our Mistress is sure to come for us. 1899

Louis Wain comical cat - I m Lost. 1899

Cat and pail of milk, Mr Louis Wain at Home. 1897

Le Jeu des Quatre Coins ou Les Cinq Freres, Bonapartiste cartoon depicting
BRO43292 Le Jeu des Quatre Coins ou Les Cinq Freres, Bonapartiste cartoon depicting Napoleon and his brothers, 1808 (coloured engraving) by French School

Le Grand Dauphin (engraving)
820682 Le Grand Dauphin (engraving) by Petitot, Jean the Elder (1607-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Grand Dauphin. Eldest son and heir of Louis XIV)

Saint-Louis in 1854, illustration from Le Senegal
940183 Saint-Louis in 1854, illustration from Le Senegal... by Louis Leon Faidherbe, 1854 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Saint-Louis)

Louis XI at Plessis Les Tours (chromolitho)
667172 Louis XI at Plessis Les Tours (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI at Plessis Les Tours)

General Louis Archinard, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
698739 General Louis Archinard, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 21st October 1917 (colour litho) by French School

Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and Ludwig III de Wittelsbach (1845-1921
CHT163594 Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and Ludwig III de Wittelsbach (1845-1921) passing in review a regiment of the bavarian Landwehr in Lille

Advert for Robes by Louis De Meyo, Regent Street, London, 1925 - London fasion and couture establishment Date: 1925

Costume design by Louis Curti for birds, 1930s. Created for an unknown production but most ptobably in London Date: 1920s

Costume design by Louis Curti for Love birds, 1930s. Created for an unknown production but most ptobably in London Date: 1920s

A sketch of the exterior of Mitchells nightlub, Paris, 1923
A sketch of the exterior of Louis Mitchells nightlub, Paris, 1923. Harlem in Hudson transplanted to the Place Pigalle, where Mitchell serves hot cakes

Louis Bleriot and wife after cross-Channel flight
Louis Bleriot, legendary pioneer aviator, with his wife Alice and a large crowd of spectators, posing with his aircraft after making the first ever aeroplane flight across the English Channel

Memorial to Colonel James E Rudder Cricqueville church
Cricqueville is just behind Pointe du Hoc where Texan Rudder landed with his 2nd Ranger Battalion. The figure in the picture is former mayor, Louis Devin, who raised the Memorial

Crew members, US Olympia, flagship cruiser
Group photo of crew members, US flagship Olympia, cruiser, with Lieutenant-Commander Louis Sayre Van Duzer and officers. Date: circa 1898

General Louis Botha of South Africa
General Louis Botha (1862-1919) of South Africa, politician and Prime Minister. Date: circa 1913-1914

Louis Daguerres Diorama theatre
Louis Daguerre (1787 1851) used the principle of the Diorama theatre to present two large scale tableaux s. Changing the direction of light placed on these interior and exterior paintings

Niepce and Daguerre exchanging ideas on photography
Joseph Niepce (1765 - 1833) and Louis Daguerre (1787 - 1851) are shown to be exchanging ideas regarding their contribution to the development of photography

Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of

California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum. (Promerops of California). Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

The Duchess of Burgundy playing billiards, 18th century
Louis XIV returning from a hunt to find the Duchess of Burgundy playing billiards. From an engraving published by Bonnard, 1704

The royal game of billiards between Louis XIV and Michel Chamillard in the third apartment. After an engraving by Antoine Trouvain, 1698

The royal game of fortifications, table billiards
The royal game of fortifications, 18th century. Louis XIVs three sons use cue sticks to hit balls through a fortress and onto a fortified structure

Caricature of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte de Mirabeau, with yo-yo (emigrette) and regiment of hussars in black and yellow uniforms

Caricature of a man impotently tilting at rings (jeu de bague) on a merry-go-round. Based on the attempt by King Louis Philippe to marry his son the Ferdinand Philippe, Duc d Orleans

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Louis is a name that resonates with artistry and creativity, as seen in the whimsical works Wain. From his famous piece "A Cats Christmas Dance" to the enchanting "Mrs Tabithas Cat Academy, " Louis Wain's illustrations capture the essence of feline grace and charm. One cannot help but be captivated by Peter the Cat, brought to life through Louis Wain's brushstrokes. With every stroke, he immortalizes these furry creatures in vibrant colors and intricate details. The world fell in love with the iconic Louis Wain cat, a symbol of joy and playfulness. Through his artwork, Wain showcases their mischievous nature while also celebrating their unique personalities. In "A Happy Pair, " we witness two cats frolicking together, reminding us of the beauty found in companionship. And who could resist smiling at the sight of cats riding in a dog cart? It is quintessential Louis Wain - unexpected yet delightful. Even during Christmas time, Louis Wain never fails to bring laughter with his masterpiece "Louis Wain - A Christmas catastrophe. " His ability to infuse humor into his art is truly remarkable. Beyond his artistic endeavors featuring cats, there are other facets to explore within this captivating name. In an advert for Louis Vuitton luggage from 1935 Paris, we see how even luxury brands recognized the allure associated with this name, not limited to portraying animals; he also ventured into landscapes such as The Tabby Toboggan Club or Twins. These pieces showcase his versatility as an artist beyond just capturing our beloved feline friends. As we delve deeper into exploring all things related to Louis, we encounter fascinating plants like Seychelles stilt palm (Verschaffeltia splendida) and endangered species like Monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana). This demonstrates that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this name.