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Volaille Collection

Discover the fascinating world of volaille, as we take a journey through history and art to explore these magnificent birds

Background imageVolaille Collection: Cockfighting

Cockfighting
2418401 Cockfighting; (add.info.: Science. Zoology. A gallodrome, ring for cock fights in France. 1909.); Photo © CCI

Background imageVolaille Collection: Detail of fish and geese, Temple of Horus, Edfu

Detail of fish and geese, Temple of Horus, Edfu
8587003 Detail of fish and geese, Temple of Horus, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt Edfu, a city in Upper Egypt housing the Temple of Horus. Built from 237 to 57 BC)

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poulterer's Shop (oil on canvas)

The Poulterer's Shop (oil on canvas)
NGW185773 The Poulterer's Shop (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 188.1x152 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background imageVolaille Collection: Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving)

Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving)
7315358 Zoology lesson: birds, 1491 (wood engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: Zoology lesson: birds - Engraved wood extracted from Hortus sanitatis)

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poultry Market, 1885

The Poultry Market, 1885
BAL54083 The Poultry Market, 1885 by Deak Ebner, Lajos (1850-1934); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary

Background imageVolaille Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Volaille; Poultry; Geflugel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Volaille; Poultry; Geflugel (engraving)
7197945 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Volaille; Poultry; Geflugel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volaille; Poultry; Geflugel)

Background imageVolaille Collection: Poultry

Poultry
OJ10473 Poultry by Huggins, William (1820-84); Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: Mr Besters Poultry, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)

Mr Besters Poultry, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143072 Mr Besters Poultry, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: Meissen figure of a poultry seller, c. 1750 (porcelain)

Meissen figure of a poultry seller, c. 1750 (porcelain)
BAL3558 Meissen figure of a poultry seller, c.1750 (porcelain) by Kaendler, Johann Joachim (1706-75); Clandon Park, Surrey, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: Poultry in Parkland

Poultry in Parkland
RAF60072 Poultry in Parkland by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95) (and workshop); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: View of the Poultry Market at La Vallee, 1834 (w / c on paper)

View of the Poultry Market at La Vallee, 1834 (w / c on paper)
CHT177401 View of the Poultry Market at La Vallee, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Berthelin, Max (1811-77); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poultry Market (coloured engraving)

The Poultry Market (coloured engraving)
STC192030 The Poultry Market (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c

The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c
CHT176865 The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c.1785 (w/c and gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageVolaille Collection: Poultry in a farmyard

Poultry in a farmyard
WAK69128 Poultry in a farmyard by Calraet, Abraham van (1642-1722) (attr. to); The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK; eThe Hepworth Wakefield; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Great Egg Question: Sketches at a Poultry Farm, from

The Great Egg Question: Sketches at a Poultry Farm, from
BAL127909 The Great Egg Question: Sketches at a Poultry Farm, from The Illustrated London News, 2nd April 1887 (engraving) by English School

Background imageVolaille Collection: Marche a la Volaille, Paris (engraving)

Marche a la Volaille, Paris (engraving)
2793437 Marche a la Volaille, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche a la Volaille, Paris. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 14 January 1837)

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poultry Vendors, Signed and Dated 1st September 1563

The Poultry Vendors, Signed and Dated 1st September 1563
CH21818 The Poultry Vendors, Signed and Dated 1st September 1563 by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)

A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271079 A camp Kitchen, 1856 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: The Poultry Dealer, after a 16th century woodcut by Cesare Vecellio (1521-1601)

The Poultry Dealer, after a 16th century woodcut by Cesare Vecellio (1521-1601)
KW260564 The Poultry Dealer, after a 16th century woodcut by Cesare Vecellio (1521-1601) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Background imageVolaille Collection: Bread and Poultry Market at Quai des Grands Augustins, design for a fan, c. 1670

Bread and Poultry Market at Quai des Grands Augustins, design for a fan, c. 1670
XIR174322 Bread and Poultry Market at Quai des Grands Augustins, design for a fan, c.1670 (gouache on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageVolaille Collection: Poultry Market by a Church

Poultry Market by a Church
BAL15560 Poultry Market by a Church by Gael or Gaal, Barend (1620-87); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: Revolt in the Poultry Coup (oil on canvas)

Revolt in the Poultry Coup (oil on canvas)
XKH147227 Revolt in the Poultry Coup (oil on canvas) by Hondecoeter, Melchior de (1636-95); 131.7x182.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageVolaille Collection: Game Chaudfroid

Game Chaudfroid
Chaudfroid de volaille en Belle Vue (game)

Background imageVolaille Collection: Chaudfroid of Game

Chaudfroid of Game
Chaudfroid de volaille (game)


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Discover the fascinating world of volaille, as we take a journey through history and art to explore these magnificent birds. From wood engravings in 1491 to colorful lithographs in 1900, depictions have captured our imagination for centuries. In zoology lessons, we learn about the diverse species that fall under the category of volaille. Birds of all shapes and sizes grace the pages of textbooks, showcasing their unique characteristics and habitats. The intricate details carved into wood engravings from 1491 transport us back in time, allowing us to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication behind these works. The Poultry Market scene from 1885 takes us to bustling streets filled with vendors selling their feathered goods. The engraving showcases an array of poultry breeds, each one meticulously illustrated with stunning accuracy. Similarly, Le Vocabulaire Illustre enchants us with its depiction across different languages - a testament to how these creatures have captivated people worldwide. Meissen porcelain figures from c. 1750 bring elegance and sophistication to our understanding culture. A poultry seller delicately crafted out of porcelain reminds us that even everyday scenes can be transformed into objects d'art. Moving beyond urban landscapes, we find ourselves immersed in parklands where poultry roam freely amidst nature's beauty. These serene settings provide a glimpse into harmonious coexistence between humans and animals. The vibrant colors depicted in watercolor paintings transport us directly into La Vallee's Poultry Market in 1834 - a lively atmosphere teeming with activity and trade. Meanwhile, colored engravings capture the essence of market life by highlighting not only the birds but also the hustle and bustle surrounding them. From faraway lands like Peking comes an insight into street calls associated with poultry merchants - a reminder that these animals are deeply ingrained within various cultures around the world. On farmyards dotted across rural landscapes, volaille find solace in their natural habitats.