Petit Collection (page 2)

Diver in diving suit inspecting a wreck at Le Havre, France, 1892 (print)
545236 Diver in diving suit inspecting a wreck at Le Havre, France, 1892 (print); (add.info.: From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 13 February 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Balkan Wars: Peter I King of Serbia, breaking the bread 1912 (print)
527258 Balkan Wars: Peter I King of Serbia, breaking the bread 1912 (print); (add.info.: King of Serbia performing the traditional ceremony of breaking the bread offered to him by the Mayor of a town)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks
530180 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Tsar NIicholas II (1868-1918) Emperor of Russia from 1894, reviewing Cossacks. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 28 February 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alessandro Volta (1725-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his pile (battery) to Napleon
530167 Alessandro Volta (1725-1827) Italian physicist, demonstrating his pile (battery) to Napleon. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1901. ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Leo XIII : Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) Pope from 1878, receiving the last rites on his deathbed
530296 Leo XIII : Vincenzo Giacchino Pecci (1810-1903) Pope from 1878, receiving the last rites on his deathbed. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, French weekly paper

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905 from 'Le Petit Journal', 1904 (print)
530183 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905 from 'Le Petit Journal', 1904 (print); (add.info.: Russian warships, led by the Pobeida, passing through the Suez Canal)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian Cossaks marauding through a Korean village
530179 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Russian Cossaks marauding through a Korean village. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 27 March 1904.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Maurice Garin winning the 1901 Paris-Brest cycle race, 1901 (print)
530604 Maurice Garin winning the 1901 Paris-Brest cycle race, 1901 (print); (add.info.: Maurice Garin (1871-1957) winning the 1901 Paris-Brest cycle race organised by Le Petit Journal and Auto-Velo

Pius X (Guiseppe Sarto 1835-1914) Pope from 1903. From Le Petit Journal, 16 August 1903
530267 Pius X (Guiseppe Sarto 1835-1914) Pope from 1903. From Le Petit Journal, 16 August 1903.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Baptism of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 October 1897
530265 Baptism of the Grand Duchess Tatiana, daughter of Nicholas II of Russia. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 11 October 1897.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Menelik II defeated Italy, 1896 (print)
529321 Menelik II defeated Italy, 1896 (print); (add.info.: Menelik II (1844-1913) King (Negus) of Ethiopia from 1889. 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 10 November 1898

Pierre-Paul-Francois-Camille Savorgnan de Brazza on his last journey in the Congo, 1905 (print)
533085 Pierre-Paul-Francois-Camille Savorgnan de Brazza on his last journey in the Congo, 1905 (print); (add.info.: Pierre-Paul-Francois-Camille Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905)

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Portrait of composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), c.1860. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), c.1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Albert Lavignac (1846-1916), c. 1900. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Albert Lavignac (1846-1916), c. 1900. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Édouard Lalo (1823-1892). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the Composer Edouard Lalo (1823-1892). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Édouard Lalo (1823-1892). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the Composer Edouard Lalo (1823-1892). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Émile Jonas (1827-1905), 1864. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the Composer Emile Jonas (1827-1905), 1864. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer César Franck (1822-1890), 1887. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Cesar Franck (1822-1890), 1887. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Théodore Dubois (1837-1924), 1875. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Theodore Dubois (1837-1924), 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Adrien Barthe (1828-1898), 1880. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Adrien Barthe (1828-1898), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Eugène-Jean-Baptiste Anthiome (1836-1916), 1880. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Eugene-Jean-Baptiste Anthiome (1836-1916), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Napoléon Alkan (1826-1906), 1906. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Napoleon Alkan (1826-1906), 1906. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883). Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Portrait of the painter Adolphe William Bouguereau (1825-1905), c. 1870. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the painter Adolphe William Bouguereau (1825-1905), c. 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of Georges-Eugène Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1864. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of Georges-Eugene Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1864. Private Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880), ca 1865. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Napoleon-Henri Reber (1807-1880), ca 1865. Private Collection

Le Petit Journal, French daily newspaper with weekly illustrated colour supplement - newspaper boy. Date: early 20th century

Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo)
660930 Garden of the Petit Palais, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shopgirls playing the game of a little bird told me
A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me. The women wear bonnets, aprons, and black dresses

Adrien Joly and Petit Veldeman in La Biche au Bois, 1845
Adrien Joly as a demon and Petit Veldeman as Coureur in the Cogniard brothers La Biche au Bois, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1845

Australian aborigines with body painting and scarification. Woman Worogan from Sydney area, man with body painting Y-Erran-Gou-La-Ga, and head of man with moustache

Advert for La Petit Chaumiere, 2 Rue Berthe, Montmartre, Paris, 1920s. One of the celebrated gay haunts of Paris. Date: 1920s

Spa, Belgium - Le Salon de Conversation. Date: circa 1905

Petit Minou lightouse. Plouzanepointe, Finistere, Brittany, France

Le Petit Palais, Paris, France, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Petit Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Un Petit Pierrot Dans Son Nid
This sketch shows a small child placed in a nest, on the branch of a tree, he represents the pantomime stock character, Pierrot the clown. Date: circa 1901

Frank partridge Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Frank Partridge, promoting a choice selection of old English furniture, including a couple of mahogany pole screens with banners in fine petit point needlework

Robin DR. 300-140 Petit Prince G-AZJN
Robin DR.300/140 Petit Prince G-AZJN (msn 642), at Biggin Hill in March 1972 Date: 1972

Spanish Civil War. Musical score of the song El mes petit de tots (The youngest one) by Emili Vendrell. Drawing by Lola Anglada

Cell and Library at the prison at Fresnes, 1907 (print)
537582 Cell and Library at the prison at Fresnes, 1907 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 9 November 1907)

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print)
530528 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer, 1906 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer

English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails, 1907 (print)
537585 English prison life: treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails, 1907 (print) by French School

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print)
530623 Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print) by French School

death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print)
545203 death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Soldier of the French ballooning corps)

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"Exploring the World of 'Petit': From Brussels to France and Beyond" Step into a world of petite wonders, where even the smallest things leave a lasting impression. Picture No. 11768886 captures the essence of this enchanting journey. In the Manneken Pis Postcard Album, witness a whimsical duel between two tiny figures, showcasing their bravery despite their size. Nearby, in another postcard titled "Nun and Children, " we see how even little acts of kindness can make a big impact. Venturing further, encounter the Guinea baboon, Papio papio - an adorable creature that exemplifies nature's petite marvels. And just around the corner lies Square du Petit Sablon in Brussels, Belgium - an idyllic spot where small details come together to create a breathtaking scene. Traveling across borders, we stumble upon historical disputes like Peary and Cook's clash over the North Pole. Even grand ambitions can be fueled by petit rivalries. But let us not forget to appreciate life's simple pleasures amidst all these tales. The Flower Market in Nice, France showcases delicate blooms that bring joy with their vibrant colors and sweet fragrances. Turning our attention to more somber times, imagine gunners clad in sheepskin coats during WW1 at Bazentin in France - brave souls who faced immense challenges on such petite shoulders. On a lighter note again is Antoinette Shepherdess - an exquisite figurine that embodies elegance on a diminutive scale. Meanwhile Paderewski/Petit J 1919 tells its own story through music notes dancing across sheet music. Tawfiq Pasha/Petit Journ reminds us that even influential figures have humble beginnings before they rise to prominence. Lastly, Petit Trianon C. 1805 takes us back in time to explore architectural beauty preserved within miniature dimensions – proof that greatness can exist within small spaces too.