Villette Collection

Panorama of the burnt-out La Villette docks, 19th arrondissement, Paris, 1871. Creator: Hippolyte Blancard
Panorama of the burnt-out La Villette docks, 19th arrondissement, Paris, 1871

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France, Paris. Parc de la Villette, La Geode, Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie Date: 30/08/2007

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Children are playing in Bassin de la Villette of Canal St-Martin. Paris. France Date: 06/08/2005

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Bassin de la Villette of Canal St-Martin. Paris. France Date: 06/08/2005

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

Lucy Snowe and Paul Emanuel in the School Garden (colour litho)
2813178 Lucy Snowe and Paul Emanuel in the School Garden (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucy Snowe and Paul Emanuel in the School Garden)

Portrait of a Lady (w / c with gouache on paper)
Ma110265 Portrait of a Lady (w/c with gouache on paper) by Oakley, Octavius (1800-67); 41.9x28.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

ELECTRIC SHOCKS FOR FUN 1889
Shocks for fun among the fair-goers at La Villette, on the outskirts of Paris Date: 1889

Fatted Ox festivities, Villette, Paris, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Fatted Ox festivities, Villette, Paris, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 11th March 1900

Advert / Meat / Villette Ham
Jambon Villette Date: circa 1924

Freemasons adoption festival
The Freemasons Fete d Adoption of the French Lodge Belle et Bonne, at the Hotel de Villette, France. Date: 1819

Francois Villette, French engineer
Francois Villette (1621-1698), French engineer, noted for his burning mirrors and his fireworks. circa 1680

Paris, France - Barriere de la Villette. Date: 1859

Ornate balloon ascending, Paris
A large, ornate Montgolfier balloon ascending over Paris, with two passengers (probably Andre Giroud de Villette and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier). With people on the launch site below

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Flying Globe

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

Itineraire - de l ascension de nuit du 7 aout 1884, de la Villette e Poisly. Hand-drawn map shows the route, time, and altitude of a night balloon journey in France from La Villette (Paris)

Marie Vctess Bolingbroke
MARIE CLAIRE Des Champs de Maresilly, marquise de Villette, second wife of Henry St John, viscount BOLINGBROKE. Date: ? - 1750

Commune Damage 9
The docks of La Villette, on the canal Saint-Martin, after the fighting

Charlotte Bronte / Vilette
VILLETTE Lucy Snowe and Paul Emanuel, and the nun

Drinking Blood / France
Les buveurs de sang : sickly Parisiens drink fresh blood at the Abattoirs of La Villette

Villette Docks Burn
The Docks de la Villette, Paris, are set alight by the Communards during the fighting

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"Villette: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Art, and Festivities" Step into the enchanting world of Villette, a place where history comes alive through captivating moments captured in art. From Lancer gracefully gliding on the frozen Bassin de la Villette in 1813 to the exhilarating horse races on Champ de Mars in 1811, this city has witnessed countless memorable events. One cannot forget Lucy Snowe and Paul Emanuel's tender moment amidst blooming flowers in the School Garden; their love story immortalized in a vibrant color lithograph. Equally mesmerizing is the delicate portrait of a lady painted with watercolors and gouache on paper - an exquisite masterpiece that captures her elegance and grace. But Villette isn't just about beauty; it also embraces innovation. In 1889, electric shocks became a source of amusement for thrill-seekers who flocked to experience this electrifying sensation firsthand. The Fatted Ox festivities held here in Paris during 1900 were another spectacle not to be missed - artist Oswaldo Tofani beautifully depicted the joyous atmosphere surrounding these celebrations. As you wander through Villette's streets, you may come across an enticing advertisement for Villette Ham - a testament to its culinary delights. And let us not forget about Francois Villette, a French engineer whose contributions have left an indelible mark on this city's infrastructure. Lastly, delve into secret societies as Freemasons adopt their festival rituals within these very walls. Uncover mysteries hidden behind closed doors as they celebrate tradition and brotherhood. Villette is more than just a name; it represents layers upon layers of stories waiting to be discovered. So immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history, artistry, festivities - let your imagination run wild as you explore every corner of this extraordinary place called Villette.