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XEE4143454: Arrival of the forces on board during the convoy from Toulon to Cayenne (Guyana) pursuant to the Decret of 8 December 1851. Engraving in “Histoire des bagnes depuis leur création à nos jours”” (1877) by Pierre Zaccone (1817-1895) (Colonia Penale - Penal colony). Private collection., Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
XEE4147010: Cyrano de Bergerac rises in the sky thanks to vials of rosee and voyage to the moon, illustration of the novel by Hercules Savinien Cyrano de Bergerac (1619-1655): “” The other world””, 1657, Engraving, 19th century - CYRANO by BERGERAC - French writer and soldier travelling to the moon - Engraving in “” Sciences mises a la Portee all - physics and chemistry Popular”” by Alexis Clerc - End 19th century - Collection privee, French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4145845: War of 1870: the descent of the ball “Armand Barbes”” with Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) on board 7 October 1870 - Engraving In “La Science francaise””, 1891 - Franco Prussian War: the falling of the hot air balloon “” L'Armand-Barbes”” in which Leon Gambetta (1838-1882) left Paris, 7th October 1870 - Engraving from “” La Science francaise””, 1891, Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4136042: Allegory of contentment represented by a young man holding a golden apple with one hand and a bouquet of flowers on the other. They show that everything that surrounds him participates in his joy, which is symbolized by the ruby radiating on his chest. Its feet are wings, one of which is placed lightly on a horn of abundance (contentment is born of well-being). Engraving in “” Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner, Mahler, Dichter, Gelehrte, Erzieher und freunde Hoherer Geschmacksbildung” (Iconologie ou idees de la sphere des passions et des allegories...), Vienna 1801. Book containing 225 illustrations. Private collection., Austrian School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4151103: Louis XVI enlightens the locksmith Francois Germain (1751-1795) building in May 1792 the iron chest where the king hide his secret correspondence - Louis XVI enlightens the locksmith Francois Germain (1751-1795) in the process of bringing in May 1792 the iron cabinet or the king hides its secret correspondences Engraving in “Histoire des Girondins” by Alphonse de Lamonins Artine (1790-1869) 1865-1866 - Private collection, Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
XEE4150467: Pierre Michaux and Michaudine velocipedes - From a protective sleeve for school books, late 19th century - velocipedes a pedale (les michaudines) by Pierre Michaux (1813-1883), 1861 - illustration by E Letellier - Protege notebook historique, fin 19th century, Letellier, E. (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4716399: Inca Empire: An Indian couple from the Hatun Runa class works the land in January - Ink drawing from Don Felipe Puma de Ayala's manuscript “Nueva coronica y buen gobierno” illustrating the life of the Incas - 16th century (An indian couple from Hatun runa class work in the field on january), Poma de Ayala, Felipe Huaman (1526-1613) / Bridgeman Images