Michel Collection

Michel De Montaigne
MICHEL EYQUEM DE MONTAIGNE French writer. Famous for his philosophical Essais. He was also mayor of Bordeaux

MONTAIGNE, Michel de (1533-1592). French writer, humanist and philosopher. French anonymous. Oil on canvas

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French physician and astrologer, author of book of predictions Astrological Centuries (1555). Illustration in card of 18th century. Drawing

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

Champagne Michel Gonet, Epernay, Champagne, France
Villa Signolle, Champagne Michel Gonet, on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, Champagne, Marne, Grand Est, France. The Avenue de Champagne is a 1km long street lined with mansions owned by champagne

Marechal Michel Ney
MICHEL, PRINCE NEY marechal de France, prominent at Jena, during the retreat from Moscow and at Waterloo, but shamefully shot for his participation in the 100 Days. Date: 1769 - 1815

Grand Hotel d Europe - Saint Petersburg, Russia
View of the Grand Hotel d Europe on the corner of Rue Michel, St Petersburg, Russia. Date: 1903

New York State - Fort Ticonderoga. The fort (formerly Fort Carillon) is a large 18th-century fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in upstate New York

Ufos / Imbeault / Montreal
Student Michel Imbeault, 16, delivering papers at 5.30 am, sees string of 10 lights following St Lawrence river, Montreal, and takes this photo, never explained

Mont St Michel / Card 1
A general view showing the fortifications

Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Creator: Willette, Adolphe (1857-1926)
Une paire d amis, ca 1881. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)
L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

General Claude-Etienne Michel (1772-1815), 1835. Artist: Anonymous
General Claude-Etienne Michel (1772-1815), 1835. From a private collection

Marquis De Louvois
FRANCOIS MICHEL LE TELLIER, MARQUIS DE LOUVOIS French statesman and co-founder of the French police force

Programme cover for Theatre Michel, Paris, 1922 1922

Gambetta / Gill / 1886
LEON MICHEL GAMBETTA French lawyer and statesman

View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee
View of the Pont Neuf and Left Bank, 1739, Plan de Paris: commence l annee 1734, dessine et grave sous les ordres de messire Michel Etienne Turgot, Marquis de Sousmons

aerial view of Mont Saint Michel at high tide, Manche, France

Sablettes beach, Saint Michel Church and the old town of Menton, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, France

Saint Michel Church and the old town of Menton, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, France

France, Nice, Replica of Michelangelos statue of David

aerial view of Mont Saint Michel and Ultra light aircraft at high tide, Manche, France

Mont Saint Michel at evening, Normandy, France

Mont Saint Michel, Normandy, France

Auguste Michel Etienne Regnaud de Saint-Jean d Angely
Vintage 19th century photograph: Auguste Michel Etienne Regnaud de Saint-Jean d Angely, later 2nd Count Regnaud de Saint-Jean d Angely was a Marshal of France, soldier and politician

Michel Petrucciani, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998. Creator: Brian Foskett
Michel Petrucciani, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, Netherlands, 1998

Portrait of a woman, possibly Isabella I of Castile, late 15th-early 16th century, (1930). Painting previously believed to have been of Mary Tudor

French statue of Eros and Psyche, 18th century. Artist: Claude Michel
French terracotta statue of the Greek gods Eros and Psyche, 18th century

Chutes a Michel. Riviere Ashuapmushuan, Quebec, Canada

Alzette with eglise St. Michel, Luxembourg

Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Place St. Michel, Rive Gauche, Paris, France

Tower of Hauptkirche Sankt Michaelis (St. Michaels Church), Neustadt, Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg skyline along Elbe River at night, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Mont Saint Michel
Al Barizi

Mont St Michel, France

France Mont Saint-Michel pre-1900

Lancelot Turpin de Crisse (1716-1793). French military
Lancelot Turpin de Crisse (Compte Turpin de Crisse) (1716-1793). French military and writer. Portrait. Engraving by Picquenot

Poster, Mont St Michel, France Date: 1930

Faust Act V, Les Agnes
A sketch depiction of a scene from Act 5 of Faust, an opera by Charles Gounod to a French liberetto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre. Date: circa 1901

French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of Heads
A selection of caricatures of prominent French figures, including Minister of Public Works Pierre Baudin, painter Albert Pierre Rene Maignan, historian and journalist Georges Eugene Sorel

Michel Chevalier, French economist, engineer and statesman
Michel Chevalier (1806-1879), French economist, engineer and statesman Date: circa 1850s

Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758) by Louis Michel Van Loo
Barbara of Portugal (1711-1758). Queen of Spain, spouse of Ferdinand VI. Portrait by Louis Michel Van Loo (1707-1771). San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Ferdinand VI (1713-1759), 1750-1758 by Louis Michel Van Loo
Ferdinand VI (1713-1759). King of Spain (1746-1759). Portrait by Louis Michel Van Loo (1707-1771), 1750-1758. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Mont St Michel, Low Tide
An etching of Mont Saint Michel at low tide, a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. A statue of Archangel Michael sits atop the spire. Date: circa 1931

Panorama of the city of Carcassonne, Southern France
Panorama of the walled city of Carcassonne from the west, Southern France Date: circa 1905

Poster, Continental tyres - never mind about the make of car, it's the tyres that matter most! Date: circa 1908

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Michel, a name that echoes through history, encompassing the brilliance of minds and the bravery of souls. One such Michel is none other than Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), a renowned philosopher whose essays continue to captivate readers with their timeless wisdom. But let us not forget another influential figure named Michel - Michel de Notre Dame, better known as Nostradamus (1503-1566). This French seer's prophecies have intrigued generations, leaving us in awe of his enigmatic foresight. In the realm of art and culture, we encounter Adolphe Willette's masterpiece "Une paire d'amis" from 1881. This evocative creation reminds us of the power and beauty found in friendship. Turning our gaze towards history's battlegrounds, we find ourselves amidst Marshall Ney during the harrowing retreat from Russia in 1812. His valiant efforts serve as a testament to human resilience even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Travel takes us on an adventure across continents; from Saint Petersburg's opulent Grand Hotel d'Europe to New York State's historic Fort Ticonderoga. These landmarks remind us of humanity's ability to create enduring legacies that transcend time and place. Yet there are mysteries beyond earthly realms too. The mention of UFOs sparks curiosity about Imbeault's book on this intriguing subject or Montreal’s own Ufos sightings – inviting contemplation into what lies beyond our understanding. Nature herself offers breathtaking wonders like Mont St Michel - its ethereal presence captured beautifully on Card Such sights remind us that there is magic all around if only we take a moment to appreciate it fully. Finally, let Suzanne Valadon’s artwork "L'Acrobate ou La Roue" transport you into a world where grace meets daring acrobatics - reminding us that life itself can be an exhilarating balancing act worth embracing.