Octave Collection

Cornet on its Own
The CORNET-A-PISTONS - usually known simply as the Cornet, has a tube half the length of the trumpet, and consequently plays an octave higher

Natural Trumpet on Own
The NATURAL TRUMPET is only half the length of the Horn, consequently its pitch is an octave higher : it is bent in quite a different way

The bird-charmer in the new Tuileries Gardens, 1880. Two fashionable women in the new Jardin des Tuileries near one of the famous bird charmers. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840. Dandy in top hat and coat with monocle and whip driving a one-horse gig, woman in ermine-trim cape over a pink dress, bonnet and ermine muff

French women visting the Cossack bivouac in Paris, 1814
Woman in fur-lined coat with fur muff visting the Tatar and Kalmyk Cossack bivouas in Paris after the fall of Napoleon. Cossack encampment on the Champs Elysees, 1814. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A dandy on a walk in the Tuileries Gardens, 1800
A walk in the Tuileries Gardens. A dandy of the Year VIII, 1800. Incroyable in coat, breeches, hose and slippers, with tricorn and cockade. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812
Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

French actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

Violin and stringed musical instrument maker's workshop - Johann Reiter, Mittenwald, Germany, creator of the octave violin. Instruments on display include violins, violas, cellos and lutes

Head of Emperor Augustus, from Certeveri (marble)
IND102462 Head of Emperor Augustus, from Certeveri (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 35 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Theodore de Banville, [French poet and writer], c. 1876. Creator: Emile Tourtin
Theodore de Banville, [French poet and writer], c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Diagram of Pythagorean octave scale Page 34 of Descrizione delle immagini dipinte da
3611272 Diagram of Pythagorean octave scale Page 34 of Descrizione delle immagini dipinte da Raffaelle d Urbino nel Palazzo Vaticano by Giovanni Pietro Bellori and Giorgio Vasari

Scene from Les Caprices de Marianne, a play by Alfred de Musset (engraving)
977907 Scene from Les Caprices de Marianne, a play by Alfred de Musset (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Caprices de Marianne)

At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim, watching an equestrian show from a grandstand

The Grand Prix Day, 1895. Woman in check dress with wide sleeves and ribbons at Longchamp race track for a big race. Crowd of fashionable gentlemen in top hats, soldiers and passengers in carriages

Childrens promenade in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1893. Girl in bonnet and coat playing with hoop, her mother in dress with velvet pelerin and fur muff. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape on the stairs of the Opera de Paris. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Woman returning from the Bois de Boulogne, 1890
Coming back from a morning in the Bois de Boulogne, 1890. Fashionable woman in jacket and skirt, with hat and parasol, walking with dogs along the Avenue Foch toward the Arc de Triomphe

The Eiffel Tower from the Exhibition Gardens, 1889. Fashionable woman in fitted jacket, slim dress, with hat and parasol, in the gardens of the Exposition Universelle de 1889 with Eiffel Tower in

Fashionable woman on the avenue des Champs-Elysees, 1888. She wears a hat, dress with bustle, and carries a parasol and bouquet. Marly Horse statue behind. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Gentlemen and lady on the Pont des Arts, 1884
After a meeting of the Institute. The Pont des Arts, 1884. Gentlemen in top hats with lady in dress decorated with ribbons and flowers. Institut de France. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Woman promenading in the Parc Monceau, 1886
The main avenue in the Parc Monceau, 1886. Woman in dress with lace pelerin and apron, parasol. Fashionable people riding horses, driving carriages, strolling in the gardens

Women on the terrace of the Luxembourg Gardens, 1885
The terrace of the Luxembourg, 1885. Woman in lilac dress, black lace collar and cuffs, pink parasol. Woman in dress with large bustle in front of fountain

Entrance to the Jardin de Paris, 1883. Fashionable women in bonnets, shawls, dresses with flounces and parasols. At the entrance to an evening entertainment in a Paris park

A river boat on the Seine, 1878. Woman in pink dress with parasol and fan on a tourist steamboat on the river Seine. The Bateaux Mouches launched at the Exposition universelle de 1867

Woman and child near an omnibus station, Paris, 1875
Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal, 1875. Woman in violet crinoline dress with train, velvet mantelet and feather bonnet. Men in top hats behind

Place de la Concorde, Paris, 1877. Two fashionable women in dark slim dresses, bonnets, walking near the fountains at the Luxor Obelisk. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Young women roller skating at the Bal Bullier, 1876
The skating rink in the Bal Bullier, 1876. Fashionable woman in dress with train and ribbon bows watching girls roller skating at Francois Bulliers ballroom, avenue de l Observatoire, Paris

Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses and hats show papers to a soldier with rifle. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

On the Paris Ramparts during the war of 1870. Soldier, gentleman and fashionable women on the snow-covered ramparts during the Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable woman in the Square of the Tuileries, 1870
The Square of the Tuileries, 1870. Woman in green dress with train, mantelet lined with fur, black hat. Families and children play behind her

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

Gentleman smoking in the Cafe de la Rotonde, 1868
The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868. Man with moustache and muttonchops, top hat and check trousers, smoking in a cafe. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867. Woman in crinoline ball gown and fur cape, men in evening attire with sash. The Gala soiree of 10 June 1867 was held for sovereigns attending the International

In front of the Palais de l Industrie, Paris, 1866. Coming back from the races. Woman in fur hat in grey and black crinoline dress

On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864. Woman with mustard crinoline dress with pelerine. The Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries across the street. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manets Olympia. Woman in bonnet, mantelet cape and wide crinoline dress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle, bonnet with yellow ribbon

Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress and mantelet cape watching the horse racing in the park. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1857
Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers, woman in blue crinoline dress and black mantelet

Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859. Woman in crinoline and manteau imperatrice (hooded fur cape) and muff, children in bonnets and bloomers or pantalettes with hoop and ball

Prinking before the ball, 1858. Women primping in front of a mirror. Women in wide dress fixing a bracelet on a woman in off-the-shoulder, flounced crinoline dress. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable people at the outdoor dance at Jardin Mabille
Fashionable people at the outdoor dance, Bal Mabille.. Women in wide crinolines and fur capes, man in top hat, jacket and striped trousers

Watching the comet, Paris, 1857
Fashionable people watching the comet of 1857 from a boulevard balcony, Paris. Woman in crinoline with binoculars. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1856
Woman in bonnet, jacket and wide crinoline with dog watching horse riders and carriages on the riding track. The avenue du Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1856. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable carriages on the Boulevard des Italiens, 1855
Fashionable carriages on the Boulevard des Italiens, left side, 1855. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V. after an illustration by Francois Courboin from Octave Uzannes Fashion in Paris

A box at the Italian Opera, 1852. Woman in off-the-shoulder dresses with shawl berthas, gentleman with opera glasses in white tie and black coat. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Women on the fashionable rue de Richelieu, Paris, 1854
Woman in fur-lined cape and muff over a wide crinoline, with another woman in ridiing wear. A smart corner of the rue de Richelieu, the East Indian Companys warehouse, Paris, 1854

The last of the boulevard lions, 1853. Fashionable people outside Tortonis ice cream cafe. Dandies in top hats, jacquettes and striped pants

Woman at the Freres Provencaux Restaurant, Paris, 1850. She wears a lilac jacket over a flounced crinoline. The Trois Freres Provencaux in the Palais Royal was a fashionable bouillabaise specialty

Woman in front of the Chinese Baths, Paris, 1849
Woman in front of the Chinese Baths on the Boulevard des Capucines, 1849. Woman in full crinoline, shawl and bonnet. Les bains chinois were built in 1787 by Samson-Nicolas Lenoir

A stand at the Champ de Mars races, 1848
Woman watching the horse race at Champ de Mars racetrack. She wears a bonnet and blue redingote over a crinoline dress. Men in top hat and tails. A stand at the Champ de Mars races, 1848

The carrefour Gaillon and the fountain, 1848
Woman in front of the fountain at Place Gaillon, Paris. She wears a cashmere shawl with arm holes called la visite over her crinoline. The carrefour Gaillon and the fountain, 1848

The terrace at Tortoni s, 1847. Fashionable women in crinolines, large cashmere shawls and bonnets. The Cafe Tortoni Italan icecream parlor, 22 Bouleverd des Italiens, was popular with dandies

Passengers by the Corbeil Steamboat, Paris, 1846. Woman in green crinoline dress with bows, bonnet and cashmere shawl. The Corbeil bateau a vapeur took travelers out of Paris along the River Seine

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845. Two bearded dandies in redingotes and top hats watch a woman in long riding dress side-saddle on a horse

The booths on the Pont Neuf, Paris, 1844. Woman in fur-trim cape and fur muff over a green dress with boy in cap, shirt and trousers. Equestrian statue of King Henry IV

Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris, 1839. Women in lace bonnets, shawls and wide-sleeved dresses. The courtyard of the Messageries Nationales diligences. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable woman in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1838. Woman in fur-trim cape, fur muff, fur-trim skirt. Large bonnet with ribbons. Jardin du Luxembourg. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashions in the Palais-Royal Gardens, 1837. Woman in dress with wide skirt, fur-trim pardessus coat, large bonnet. Man in paletot coat and top hat. Jardin du Palais-Royal has rows of trees

A sentimental walk in the Abbey of Longchamps, 1836. Woman in dress with wide-bell skirt and narrow sleeves, beret. Man in top hat, coat and pants. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball, 1835
Fops in coat with tails, waistcoat, tight pants and white stockings. People in fancy dress and masks behind them. At the Opera Ball 1835. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A review on the Square of the Invalides, 1835. Woman in pink dress with canezou shawl, straw bonnet and parasol. French cavalry and infantry parade on the Esplanade des Invalides

Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831
Woman promenading in Sunday Best in the park. She wears a wide-brim hat, dress with full sleeves, ankle boots and carries a parasol. Sunday at the Tuileries Garden, 1831

Fashionable couple at a ball, Paris, 1834
Dandyism in the Romantic Period, A ballroom in 1834. Fop in coat with tails, tight pants and top hat. Woman in fur-trim dress with feather in her hair. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable couple in front of Cafe Foy, Boulevard
A corner on the boulevard des Italiens, 1833. Fashionable couple in front of Louis Bignons Cafe Foy of rue de la Chaussee-d Antin and boulevard des Italiens. Man in militaire redingote and top hat

Mother and child playing in the Champs-Elysees, 1832
Woman and child with hoop playing in the park. In the Champs Elysees, 1832. She wears a lace collar, dress with leg of mutton sleeves, bonnet and muff

A winter stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1830. Woman in large bonnet with plumes, dress with sleeves en beret trimmed with velvet, high lace collar, and fur scarf. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable gentlemen at Longchamp racetrack, 1820
Fashionable gentlemen in top hat and tails with canes. At a big race day at Longchamp racecourse. Crowds of fashionable people and carriages. The Great Longchamps Day, 1820

Fashionable women at a play, 1828
Fashionable women at a play, Paris. Woman in large bonnet with ribbons, dress with high collar, lace cape or pelerine and full sleeves en beret. Entering the Comedie Francaise, 1828

Woman outside the Theatre du Gymnase, Paris, 1827. Fashionable woman in large bonnet, lace collar and bib, puff-sleeve dress holding a shawl

Women inside the Boulogne Panorama, Paris, 1824
Women viewing the large cityscape inside the Boulogne Panorama, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1824. Women in bonnets with feathers, dresses with apron, one with parasol

Woman strolling in the Gardens of the Tuileries, 1819
Woman strolling in the Gardens of the Tuileries, near the rue de Rivoli, 1819. She wears a bonnet, lace collar and satin walking dress

Fashionable woman at an outdoor play, Paris, 1819
Fashionable woman at an outdoor dramatic show. The Lesser Theatres, 1819. Woman in bonnet, lace ruff collar, frilled dress and shawl. Crowd of children and adults watching a play

Court dresses in the early Restoration, Paris
Women in feather headdresses and luxurious embroidered dresses, court of King Louis XVIII, circa 1817. Interior with blue curtains and fleur de lys carpet

Woman waiting for the Saint Cloud stage coach, 1817
Woman waiting for a stage coach. The Saint-Cloud coach meeting, 1817. She wears a bonnet, a spencer jacket and walking dress with parasol

Fashionable women and organ grinder on the Pont
Fashionable women in feather hats, lace ruff collars and fur-trimmed dresses. Crossing the Pont des Arts, Paris, 1816. In the background is the famous blind organ grinder and his dog under a parasol

Lancer ice skating on the Bassin de la Villette, 1813
Lancer and gentlemen ice skating on the Bassin de la Villette, Paris, 1813. Skaters on the reservoir at La Villette, Soldier in uniform of the Polish lancers of the Imperial Guard with czapka

Woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811
Fashionable woman at the horse races on the Champ de Mars, 1811. She wears a bonnet, high-waisted walking dress and carries a shawl and large feather

Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas, Paris, 1810
Woman at window overlooking the Panoramas and the Passage des Panoramas, on Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 1810. View of the Two Panoramas and of the Passage between them

Fashionable couple slumming it on the Boulevard du Temple, Paris. The Boulevard des Petits Spectacles, 1808. In the background, crowds mill around in front of the many small theatres on the street

Woman leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, 1807
Woman in hunting dress, bonnet and kerchief leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1807. A check in the park at Bagatelle

Woman in the sculpture gallery in the Louvre Museum, 1806
Fashionable woman in the sculpture gallery in the Louvre Museum, 1806. She wears a straw bonnet with feathers, shawl over a high-waisted dress

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"Octave: A Melodic Journey through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of "octave, " where musical instruments and historical moments intertwine. From the soulful melodies of a Cornet on its Own to the resonating tones of a Natural Trumpet, each note carries a story. In the depths of a violin and stringed musical instrument maker's workshop, skilled hands craft masterpieces that echo with centuries-old harmonies. The craftsmanship is evident even in fragments like the Noted Missal, whispering tales from distant times. Transport yourself to 1880, where the bird-charmer mesmerizes audiences in the new Tuileries Gardens. His tunes weave through the air, captivating hearts with their ethereal beauty. Meanwhile, in 1840's Bois de Boulogne, a fop takes his carriage for an elegant drive amidst nature's symphony. Witness history unfold as French women visit the Cossack bivouac in Paris during 1814. Boundaries blur as cultures collide and friendships blossom amid war-torn landscapes. Octave becomes more than just music; it becomes a bridge between nations. Immerse yourself in artistry as you behold French actor Paul Bocage embody Albuquerque on stage – his performance ignites passion within every spectator's heart. And let Robert Walker Macbeth ARA transport you to tranquil evenings in The Fens with his masterpiece "Evening, " capturing nature's harmony at dusk. Marvel at Emperor Augustus' majestic marble head from Certeveri – an embodiment of power and grace frozen in time. Then delve into Les Caprices De Marianne engraving featuring Octave – witness love entangled with mischief under moonlit skies. Finally, meet Theodore de Banville, a renowned French poet and writer captured by Emile Tourtin around 1876. His words resonate like musical notes dancing across pages – an ode to octaves that transcend time and space.