Sieur Collection (page 2)

CHICAGO: LA SALLE TUNNEL. Sectional view of the La Salle Street Tunnel. Wood engraving, 1878

SIEUR D IBERVILLE (1661-1706). Pierre Le Moyne, French-Canadian explorer. Wood engraving, 19th century

SIEUR de CADILLAC (1658-1730). Antoine de La Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac. French colonial administrator in America. Cadillac landing at the site of the future city of Detroit, Michigan, on 24 July 1701

LA SALLE: GULF COAST, 1685. La Salle landing on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in 1685: French engraving, 1698

SIEUR DE LA SALLE (1643-1687). Robert Cavelier. French explorer in America. Line engraving, 1698, from Louis Hennepins Nouveau voyage d un pais plus grand que l Europe

SIEUR DE BIENVILLE (1680-1747). Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, French colonial administrator and founder of New Orleans. Line engraving, 19th century

Flying Globe and Air Balloon
Two fanciful technical drawings. Above is a Globe Volant (Flying Globe) in which Giroud de Villette and M Rozier passed over Paris on 19 October 1783

Par autorisation de M. Le Maire de la ville de Rouen. Le Sieur Bolle, inventeur d un balloon representant un elephant... dont l inventeur se fera un plaisir de donner la description aux amateurs

Louis II Duc De Bourbon
LOUIS II, duc de BOURBON Chamberlain of France, riding with the Sieur de Beaujeu as his Esquire, carrying his helmet adorned with a peacocks tail. Date: 1337 - 1410

Arthus Sieur De Boisy
ARTHUS GONFIER, sieur de BOISY French statesman and soldier, patron of art. Date: 1475 - 1519

Paris / Hotel Liancourt
Originally the Hotel Dauphin, rebuilt by Roger Du Plessis, sieur de Liancourt, circa 1620s; demolished 1825 and the rue des Beaux Arts (6e) now runs on the site

Claude Expilly
CLAUDE EXPILLY, sieur de la Poepe French magistrate and writer

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"Sieur: Explorers, Soldiers, and Artists - A Glimpse into French History" This captivating caption takes us on a journey through various aspects of French history, all connected by the common thread of "sieur. " From the renowned explorer Sieur de La Salle to the brave soldier Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, these individuals left an indelible mark on their respective fields. In George Catlin's oil painting from 1847, we witness Sieur de La Salle's party indulging in a lavish feast within an Illinois Village. This scene captures the spirit of exploration and adventure that defined this remarkable French explorer. Moving on to another facet of history, we encounter an engraving depicting a battle against the Iroquois. Inspired by the voyages de Champlain in 1613, this artwork showcases both bravery and conflict as early settlers navigated uncharted territories. Artistic endeavors also find their place within this diverse collection. The lithograph for Noemi by Baring Gould transports us into a world filled with imagination and storytelling. Meanwhile, an engraving from 1775 reveals Atelier du sieur Jadot's craftsmanship as he plies his trade as a carpenter in Paris. Notable figures like Rene Duguay-Trouin and Florent Carton Dancourt make appearances too. Their contributions to society spanned different realms – one as a privateer who defended France's interests at sea while the other excelled as a playwright during France's golden age of theater. The mention of Francois Hottoman reminds us that not all heroes wear capes; some are diplomats who skillfully navigate political landscapes for their country's benefit. Similarly, Charles Tiercelin and Michel Particelli played significant roles in shaping France's rich tapestry through their expertise in architecture and law respectively.