Occitan Collection

France, Languedoc-Rousillon, Carcassonne. The fortifications of Carcassonne at dusk

Bertrand de Born (chromolitho)
667231 Bertrand de Born (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand de Born. French educational card, c 1900.); © Look and Learn

Tribute of Provence to the French writer Frederic Mistral (colour litho)
2779511 Tribute of Provence to the French writer Frederic Mistral (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frederic Mistral, French poet and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature (colour litho)
2795900 Frederic Mistral, French poet and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic Mistral)

Portrait of Bernart de Ventadorn (Bernard de Ventadour) (1135-94)
AIS5354678 Portrait of Bernart de Ventadorn (Bernard de Ventadour) (1135-94), detail from an illuminated letter from a Collection of Provencal Songs, 1260 by French School

Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), French poet and lexicographer of the Occitan language (b / w photo)
817649 Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), French poet and lexicographer of the Occitan language (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Strikers committee at Esperaza, 1910 (b / w photo)
CHT242786 Strikers committee at Esperaza, 1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Establishment of the Academie des Jeux Floraux, the oldest literary society in the western world, Toulouse, France
5233519 Establishment of the Academie des Jeux Floraux, the oldest literary society in the western world, Toulouse, France, 1324 (engraving) by Cochin

Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at Mont-Dore, France
Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at the Galerie Pasteur, Mont-Dore (Mont Dor in Occitan), formerly called Mont-Dore-les-Bains, a commune in the Puy-de-Dome department in Auvergne in central France

Page 47 of Canconer Gil, songbook of the mid-14th century that brings together poems of classic troubadours of the 12th and early 13th centuries. Bona dona un consell vos deman

La Montagne Sainte-Victoire, 1935. Artists: Paul Cezanne, George Newnes
La Montagne Sainte-Victoire, 1935. After the painting by Paul Cezanne. From Modern Masterpieces Part 9. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

Frederic Mistral, French writer, 1906. Mistral (1830-1914) was a poet and a lexicographer of Occitan, the language of south-west France. In 1904 he won the Nobel Prize for Literature

FrA©dA©ric Mistral, 1830 - 1914. French writer and lexicographer of the Occitan language
Frederic Mistral, 1830 - 1914. French writer and lexicographer of the Occitan language. After a contemporary print

Cordes-sur-Ciel is a medieval village in the Tarn department in southern France

Troubadours singing and reciting a poem, written in Occitan. 12th and 13th centuries. Colored engraving

Frederic Mistral (1830-1914). French writer and lexicographer of the Occitan language. Nobel Prize in literature in 1904. Portrait. Drawing, 1867. Colored

MISTRAL, Fr餩ric (1830-1914). French writer
MISTRAL, Fr餩 ric (1830-1914). French writer and lexicographer of the Occitan language. Illustration of Mir詯 (Mireille). 1930

Jansemin (litho)
XIR1154383 Jansemin (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jansemin (born Jacques Boeand also known as Jasmin in French) (1798-1864) was an Occitan poet.); French

Frederic Mistral (18301914) - French writer and lexicographer of the Occitan language. Mistral won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1904 and was a founding member of Felibrige

France - Sedan Chair - Mont-Dore
Sedan Chair porters and occupant - at Mont-Dore (Mont Dor in Occitan), formerly called Mont-Dore-les-Bains, a commune in the Puy-de-Dome department in Auvergne in central France. Date: circa 1910s

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Occitan, also known as the langue d'oc, is a beautiful Romance language spoken in southern France, particularly in the region of Languedoc-Rousillon. This enchanting language carries with it a rich history and cultural heritage that can be seen throughout the picturesque towns and landscapes of this region. One such town is Carcassonne, famous for its stunning fortifications. As dusk settles over this medieval city, the ancient walls glow with an ethereal beauty. The sight is truly mesmerizing, transporting visitors to a bygone era filled with knights and troubadours. Speaking of troubadours, Cordes-sur-Ciel was once home to one of the most renowned poets literature - Bertrand de Born. His words echoed through time like melodies from his heart. A chromolitho portrait captures his essence and reminds us of his contribution to this poetic tradition. Another literary figure who left an indelible mark on Occitan culture was Frederic Mistral. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Mistral's work celebrated Provence and its vibrant traditions. A color litho pays tribute to him while capturing the spirit he infused into his writings. Venturing further back in time brings us face-to-face with Bernard de Ventadour himself - a troubadour whose verses continue to resonate centuries later. His portrait serves as a reminder that Occitan poetry has long been cherished for its lyrical beauty. Frederic Mistral not only wrote poetry but also dedicated himself to preserving and documenting the Occitan language itself. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes him as both poet and lexicographer – forever linked to this linguistic treasure trove. Occitania has witnessed moments beyond artistry too; it has been marked by social struggles such as those captured in a striking black-and-white photo depicting strikers at Esperaza in 1910 – reminding us that even amidst beauty there lies a history of resilience and determination.