Merveilles Collection
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"Merveilles: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world of wonders, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. From the ancient tales of Les quatre grands Fleuves du Paradis terrestre to the intricate Mimature du Livre des Merveilles, prepare to be enchanted. In this captivating collection, we delve into the depths of imagination with the Relation de Mandeville engraving. Witness an actress in costume as the Diable (devil), embodying both darkness and allure. Adolphe Paert takes center stage as Fortunio in Les Sept Merveilles, while Gil-Peres mesmerizes as Prince Broccoli. MORTON's American masterpiece transports us across continents, showcasing oil wells at Oil Creek that revolutionized industries. Blaise Comte De Pagan's artistic prowess brings forth stunning landscapes that ignite our senses. The ingenuity of Claude Chappe's optical telegraph is brought to life through an artist's impression. Discover how his semaphore system transformed communication forever with a sectional view of a telegraph tower. Scientific pioneers Jean Baptiste Biot and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac push boundaries further with their groundbreaking experiments captured left on film. Witness X-ray technology unfold before your eyes as it reveals secrets hidden within a boy's shoulder in Les dernieres merveilles' title page. Cinematography becomes art when Muybridge and Marey capture frames of a falling cat - proof that motion can be immortalized on film. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and marvel at these merveilles - glimpses into worlds beyond our own imagination.