River Loire Collection

View across the River Loire to the Chateau de Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe

Food and wine on a table beside the river Loire, France, Europe

City on the Loire, 1600-1650. Creator: Anon
City on the Loire, 1600-1650

City of Angers, 1600-1650. Creator: Anon
City of Angers, 1600-1650

Loire landscape with the castles Saumur and Montsoreau, 1600-1650. Creator: Anon
Loire landscape with the castles Saumur and Montsoreau, 1600-1650

View of Nantes, 1890-1928. Creator: Willem Leendert Bruckman
View of Nantes, 1890-1928

The Loire, 1896. Creator: Alfred Sisley
The Loire, 1896

Map of Aurelia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622
STC138919 Map of Aurelia, from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1535-90) c.1572-1617 (coloured engraving) by Hoefnagel

Blois on the Loire, 1840 (w / c on paper)
CH402452 Blois on the Loire, 1840 (w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 29.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Sketches on the Loire (engraving)
1052272 Sketches on the Loire (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Loire)

Panoramic View of Tours, 1787 (oil on canvas)
PWI89772 Panoramic View of Tours, 1787 (oil on canvas) by Demachy, Pierre-Antoine (1723-1807); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The Gunboats on the Loire captured at Orleans by the Prussians (engraving)
1052336 The Gunboats on the Loire captured at Orleans by the Prussians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Pont De Nevers, 1861-1893. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies
Le Pont De Nevers, 1861-1893

St. Nazaire, 1859 or after. Creator: Edouard Baldus
St. Nazaire, 1859 or after

Map to Illustrate Operations by Orleans, (c1872). Creator: R. Walker
Map to Illustrate Operations by Orleans, (c1872). Map: Drawn under the Superintendence of Captain Hozier, showing the enemy positions

View in Nantes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View in Nantes, 1890. The Chateau des ducs de Bretagne in Nantes on the Loire, was residence to the Dukes of Brittany between the 13th and 16th centuries

The Banks of the Loir, c1900. Artist: William Alfred Gibson
The Banks of the Loir, c1900. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Sketch map of the Loire at Amboise, France, c1472-c1519 (1883). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Sketch map of the Loire at Amboise, France, c1472-c1519 (1883). From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR

Chateau de Montsoreau, France, 15th century (1882-1884). The Chateau of Montsoreau was built in 1455 by Jean de Chambes, a senior councillor of King Charles VII of France

Combat between Roman and Veneti vessels, Loire river, 56 BC (1882-1884). Artist: Dietrich
Combat between Roman and Veneti vessels, Loire river, 56 BC (1882-1884). The Veneti were a Gallic tribe that inhabited Brittany

Nantes, on the Loire, France, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London, Paris, c1890)

Nantes, France, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Nantes, France, 1879

Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. Artist: J Carter
Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. The chateau on the River Loire was built between the 13th and 17th centuries. It was the birthplace of Louis XII of France

Chenonceau castle reflected on the Loire at sunset, Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, Centre, France, Europe

Hot-air balloon in the sky above the castle, Amboise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, France, Europe

Detail of Chenonceau castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France, Europe

Chenonceau castle reflected in the Loire, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chenonceaux, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France, Europe

The Pont Jacques Gabriel in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe

The Pont Jacques-Gabriel across the River Loire in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe

Tours, Sunset: Looking Backwards, c. 1826-30 (gouache and w / c with pen & ink over
XYC288942 Tours, Sunset: Looking Backwards, c.1826-30 (gouache and w/c with pen & ink over graphite on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 12.2x18.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Sea chart of part of the coast of Brittany, Anonymous, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681 - 1803

Looking across the River Loire to the Cathedrale Sainte Croix d Orleans (Cathedral of Orleans), Orleans, Loiret, France, Europe

Town of Blois with River Loire in foreground. Loire Valley. France

Sunset over River Loire. Loire Valley. Amboise. France

Chateau d Amboise with Rvier Loire in froeground. Amboise. Loire Valley. France
Chateau d Amboise with River Loire in foreground. Amboise. Loire Valley. France

River Loire from the Chateau, Amboise, Indre et Loire, Centre, France, Europe

Amboise

The town of Gien in front of the River Loire, Loiret, Centre, France, Europe

Traditional boats on the River Loire at Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France, Europe

The Eglise Saint Nicolas de Chaumont-sur-Loire with the River Loire behind, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France, Europe

Traditional boat on the River Loire at Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Centre, France, Europe

The chateau of Montsoreau and the River Loire, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

A traditional wooden boat on the River Loire, Indre-et-Loire, France, Europe

Chateau de Chaumont-Sur-Loire with River Loire in foreground. Chaumont-Sur-Loire. Loire Valley. France

The River Loire and Le Pont Wilson, Tours, France, Europe

Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte de Nevers cathedral across the River Loire, Nevers, Burgundy, France, Europe

Looking down the River Loire towards the town and chateau of Amboise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, Centre, France, Europe

Looking across the River Loire to the chateau at Amboise, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, Centre, France, Europe

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The River Loire, flowing gracefully through the picturesque region of Pays de la Loire in France, offers a myriad of captivating sights and experiences. From the enchanting view across the river to the majestic Chateau de Saumur in Maine-et-Loire, to indulging in exquisite food and wine on a table beside its tranquil waters, this iconic river truly embodies the essence of French elegance. Dating back centuries, artists like Alfred Sisley have immortalized the beauty of the Loire through their masterpieces. Sisley's painting from 1896 captures its serene allure perfectly. Even earlier maps by Georg Braun depict Aurelia along its banks, showcasing how integral this waterway has been throughout history. The significance of the Loire extends beyond art and maps; it played a crucial role in trade as well. The pencil and wash drawing from 1723 showcases warehouses for salt at Nantes, highlighting how commerce thrived along its shores. Similarly, Blois on the Loire depicted in a watercolor painting from 1840 transports us back to an era when life revolved around this bustling river. Sketches engraved onto paper offer glimpses into everyday life on the Loire – people going about their daily routines against a backdrop of breathtaking natural scenery. Meanwhile, panoramic views like that captured by R. Walker's oil painting from 1787 showcase Tours' grandeur as seen from afar. However, not all moments etched into history are idyllic; engravings depicting gunboats captured by Prussians during wartime remind us that even rivers as magnificent as this one can bear witness to conflict and turmoil. As we journey further downriver towards Nevers or St. Nazaire with Henri-Joseph Harpignies' artwork or Edouard Baldus' photograph respectively - we discover more hidden gems waiting to be explored along its course. Whether it is admiring architectural marvels or tracing the footsteps of historical events, the Loire never fails to captivate.