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Ordinaire Collection

"Ordinaire: A Glimpse into the Extraordinary" In the world of art, one cannot overlook the remarkable works of Rene Michel Duval

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Seance ordinaire des Etats de Languedoc, 1704 (engraving)

Seance ordinaire des Etats de Languedoc, 1704 (engraving)
3645529 Seance ordinaire des Etats de Languedoc, 1704 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seance ordinaire des Etats de Languedoc, 1704)

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Banded grunt and squirrelfish

Banded grunt and squirrelfish
Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2. Pristipomo asta, Olocentro sogo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Italian maple, Acer opalus

Italian maple, Acer opalus, Ital. L Erable opale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Les dons merveilleux et diversement colories de la nature dans le r?

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Dogbane beetle, banksia jewel beetle, etc

Dogbane beetle, banksia jewel beetle, etc
Dogbane beetle, Chrysochus auratus 1, Hoplia argentea 2, banksia jewel beetle, Cyrioides imperialis 3, Eumolpus fulgidus 4, and Eumolpus surinamensis 5

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Common rock thrush, Monticola saxatilis

Common rock thrush, Monticola saxatilis
Common rock thrush with nest and eggs, Monticola saxatilis, and song thrush with nest and eggs, Turdus philomelos. Merle de roche et merle grive ordinaire

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: Pigeon turc ordinaire, bai dore suisse, bagadais batard. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Emperor Napoleon Ist, costume ordinaire, 1804

Emperor Napoleon Ist, costume ordinaire, 1804
Emperor Napoleon Ist, campaign uniform, costume ordinaire, 1804. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Rene Michel Duval

Rene Michel Duval
RENE MICHEL LEGRIS DUVAL French churchman, predicateur ordinaire du roi - presumably Louis XVI. Date: 1765 - 1819

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Honore Gallard

Honore Gallard
HONORE GALLARD French Jesuit churchman, Predicateur Ordinaire to the king (Louis XIV) Date: 1641 - 1727

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Wine Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille ordinaire)

Wine Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille ordinaire); Painted decoration attributed to Charles-Eloi Asselin, French, 1742 - 1803, active 1765 - 1803, Model originally by Jean-Claude Duplessis pere

Background imageOrdinaire Collection: Dionys Ordinaire / Demare

Dionys Ordinaire / Demare
Dionys Ordinaire (1826-1892) French author


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"Ordinaire: A Glimpse into the Extraordinary" In the world of art, one cannot overlook the remarkable works of Rene Michel Duval. His masterpiece, "Seance ordinaire des Etats de Languedoc, 1704, " captivates viewers with its intricate details and historical significance. Nature's wonders also display their own version of ordinaire. From the vibrant banded grunt to the mesmerizing squirrelfish, underwater life never ceases to amaze. The Italian maple, Acer opalus, stands tall in its simplicity yet adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. Even insects have their place in this concept. The dogbane beetle and banksia jewel beetle showcase nature's creativity through their striking colors and patterns. Bird enthusiasts are familiar with the common rock thrush or Monticola saxatilis - an ordinary name for such a majestic creature that graces our skies. Meanwhile, pigeon breeds like Pigeon turc ordinaire remind us that beauty can be found even in everyday creatures. History has witnessed extraordinary figures donning what may seem like ordinary attire. Emperor Napoleon Ist's costume ordinaire from 1804 reflects his grandeur while honoring tradition. Honore Gallard is not just an ordinary name; it represents talent and passion intertwined within each brushstroke on canvas. Honore Daumier followed suit as he became known as "le peintre ordinaire, " leaving a lasting impact on French art during his time. The Dionys Ordinaire / Demare wine bottle cooler takes something as mundane as chilling beverages and transforms it into a work of art - functional yet visually appealing. Lastly, we delve into literature where Honore Daumier's influence extends beyond painting alone; his words inspire readers to see beyond what meets the eye since "Daumier fut le peintre ordinaire.