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The bedroom of the Christian mission of San Jose (Peru), which welcomes the author during his journey. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
The bedroom of the Christian mission of San Jose (Peru), which welcomes the author during his journey. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325929: The bedroom of the Christian mission of San Jose (Peru), which welcomes the author during his journey. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325929

The bedroom of the Christian mission of San Jose (Peru), which welcomes the author during his journey. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The coal sorters, type of Creusot; in the foreground, sitting on the wheelbarrow, the oldest of the sorters, the mother Dion, 36 years of sorting. Engraving to illustrate a voyage to the Creusot and the mines of Saone and Loire, in 1865, by L. Simonin, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The coal sorters, type of Creusot; in the foreground, sitting on the wheelbarrow, the oldest of the sorters, the mother Dion, 36 years of sorting. Engraving to illustrate a voyage to the Creusot and the mines of Saone and Loire, in 1865, by L. Simonin, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326120: The coal sorters, type of Creusot; in the foreground, sitting on the wheelbarrow, the oldest of the sorters, the mother Dion, 36 years of sorting. Engraving to illustrate a voyage to the Creusot and the mines of Saone and Loire, in 1865, by L. Simonin, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326120

The coal sorters, type of Creusot; in the foreground, sitting on the wheelbarrow, the oldest of the sorters, the mother Dion, 36 years of sorting. Engraving to illustrate a voyage to the Creusot and the mines of Saone and Loire, in 1865, by L. Simonin, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The ligation of the palm trees in Elche, with the aim of preserving the whiteness, in order to braid them, drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
The ligation of the palm trees in Elche, with the aim of preserving the whiteness, in order to braid them, drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325311: The ligation of the palm trees in Elche, with the aim of preserving the whiteness, in order to braid them, drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325311

The ligation of the palm trees in Elche, with the aim of preserving the whiteness, in order to braid them, drawing by Gustave Dore (1832-1883), to illustrate his journey to Spain, in 1862, with Ch. Davillier. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

Dore, Gustave (1832-83)

A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.
A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

LSE4325350: A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection., Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325350

A funeral in Pekin, in the front row of the cortege, advance the banners with inscriptions of praise, followed by a troupe of musicians, then the monks carrying the statues of the deities, preceding the beer, on a huge catafalque, covered with silk draperies, drawing by Janet Lange, to illustrate the journey from Shanghai to Moscow, from 1859 to 1862, by M. de Bourboulon, Minister of France in China. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1864. Selva's collection.

Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72)

Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.
Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.

LSE4325485: Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325485

Le preche en plein air, in London, drawing by Durand Brager, to illustrate An excursion to the poor neighbourhoods of London, in 1862, by L.Simonin. Engraving in “” Le tour du monde””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1865. Selva's collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326200: Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326200

Interior view of a large Buddhist temple, belonging to the Taikoun (temporal ruler of Japan) in Yedo (or Edo, imperial capital, present-day Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Girl's head (Kore), sculpture of the Roman Hellenistic period (3rd 2nd century after our era), very expressive face, prominent cheekbones to the east, smile, curly hair, archaic style of Ionie in the 6th century before our era which perpetuated long after it blossomed. Marble sculpture, preserved at the Musee Bonnat de Bayonne. Selva photography, 2008.
Girl's head (Kore), sculpture of the Roman Hellenistic period (3rd 2nd century after our era), very expressive face, prominent cheekbones to the east, smile, curly hair, archaic style of Ionie in the 6th century before our era which perpetuated long after it blossomed. Marble sculpture, preserved at the Musee Bonnat de Bayonne. Selva photography, 2008.

LSE4326458: Girl's head (Kore), sculpture of the Roman Hellenistic period (3rd 2nd century after our era), very expressive face, prominent cheekbones to the east, smile, curly hair, archaic style of Ionie in the 6th century before our era which perpetuated long after it blossomed. Marble sculpture, preserved at the Musee Bonnat de Bayonne. Selva photography, 2008., Roman, (3rd century AD) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326458

Girl's head (Kore), sculpture of the Roman Hellenistic period (3rd 2nd century after our era), very expressive face, prominent cheekbones to the east, smile, curly hair, archaic style of Ionie in the 6th century before our era which perpetuated long after it blossomed. Marble sculpture, preserved at the Musee Bonnat de Bayonne. Selva photography, 2008.

Roman, (3rd century AD)

La seguidilla manchegas, or improvised dance, in Albacete (province of the English Channel), many dancers of both sexes, from different localites meet to perform dance steps in the galliegada (ie to freeze a figure before the movement is completed), here a group of peasants prepare to dance and sweepers of good will clean the road to turn it into a dance floor. Sketch taken on the live by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Spain, in 1862 by Charles Davillier and Gustave Dore, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
La seguidilla manchegas, or improvised dance, in Albacete (province of the English Channel), many dancers of both sexes, from different localites meet to perform dance steps in the galliegada (ie to freeze a figure before the movement is completed), here a group of peasants prepare to dance and sweepers of good will clean the road to turn it into a dance floor. Sketch taken on the live by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Spain, in 1862 by Charles Davillier and Gustave Dore, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326289: La seguidilla manchegas, or improvised dance, in Albacete (province of the English Channel), many dancers of both sexes, from different localites meet to perform dance steps in the galliegada (ie to freeze a figure before the movement is completed), here a group of peasants prepare to dance and sweepers of good will clean the road to turn it into a dance floor. Sketch taken on the live by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Spain, in 1862 by Charles Davillier and Gustave Dore, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326289

La seguidilla manchegas, or improvised dance, in Albacete (province of the English Channel), many dancers of both sexes, from different localites meet to perform dance steps in the galliegada (ie to freeze a figure before the movement is completed), here a group of peasants prepare to dance and sweepers of good will clean the road to turn it into a dance floor. Sketch taken on the live by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Spain, in 1862 by Charles Davillier and Gustave Dore, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Dore, Gustave (1832-83)

The Mikado (Emperor of Japan) squire field in Kioto (or Kyoto), training and training track for imperial horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris, 1867. Selva Collection.
The Mikado (Emperor of Japan) squire field in Kioto (or Kyoto), training and training track for imperial horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris, 1867. Selva Collection.

LSE4326432: The Mikado (Emperor of Japan) squire field in Kioto (or Kyoto), training and training track for imperial horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris, 1867. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326432

The Mikado (Emperor of Japan) squire field in Kioto (or Kyoto), training and training track for imperial horses. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris, 1867. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

An astrologer searches the sky in the open air using his telescope, 1867 (engraving)
An astrologer searches the sky in the open air using his telescope, 1867 (engraving)

LSE4326450: An astrologer searches the sky in the open air using his telescope, 1867 (engraving), French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326450

An astrologer searches the sky in the open air using his telescope, 1867 (engraving)

French School, (19th century)

Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325684: Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325684

Un foyer d'auberge à Saint Cernin, engraving to illustrate a voyage to the volcanoes of central France in 1864, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Cauda-yoli (cauda yoli), the annual Turcoman religious feast, to pray for God's protection for the family and the betail, organized by a family, which for the occasion can sacrifice about fifteen sheep, and to which the whole community is invited. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
Cauda-yoli (cauda yoli), the annual Turcoman religious feast, to pray for God's protection for the family and the betail, organized by a family, which for the occasion can sacrifice about fifteen sheep, and to which the whole community is invited. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325773: Cauda-yoli (cauda yoli), the annual Turcoman religious feast, to pray for God's protection for the family and the betail, organized by a family, which for the occasion can sacrifice about fifteen sheep, and to which the whole community is invited. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325773

Cauda-yoli (cauda yoli), the annual Turcoman religious feast, to pray for God's protection for the family and the betail, organized by a family, which for the occasion can sacrifice about fifteen sheep, and to which the whole community is invited. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Inside a Turkish tent (Turkmena, Iraq), home to a family, with a barhchi (musician, storyteller) accompanied by the dutare to sing or recite poetry, these artists are very caught. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
Inside a Turkish tent (Turkmena, Iraq), home to a family, with a barhchi (musician, storyteller) accompanied by the dutare to sing or recite poetry, these artists are very caught. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325787: Inside a Turkish tent (Turkmena, Iraq), home to a family, with a barhchi (musician, storyteller) accompanied by the dutare to sing or recite poetry, these artists are very caught. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325787

Inside a Turkish tent (Turkmena, Iraq), home to a family, with a barhchi (musician, storyteller) accompanied by the dutare to sing or recite poetry, these artists are very caught. Engraving to illustrate the story of Henri de Blocqueville “14 mois de captivite chez les turcomans”” between 1860 and 1861, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

An air ferry, path above the valles, a kind of string basket is suspended from a rope, for the transport of men and materials, its displacement is done by the strength of the arms, pulling the suspension rope. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
An air ferry, path above the valles, a kind of string basket is suspended from a rope, for the transport of men and materials, its displacement is done by the strength of the arms, pulling the suspension rope. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325834: An air ferry, path above the valles, a kind of string basket is suspended from a rope, for the transport of men and materials, its displacement is done by the strength of the arms, pulling the suspension rope. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325834

An air ferry, path above the valles, a kind of string basket is suspended from a rope, for the transport of men and materials, its displacement is done by the strength of the arms, pulling the suspension rope. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Rice cultivation: last step, with the help of the flower and mill, the rice grains are separated from their stem and husk, then carefully stored in boxes of braided straw. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
Rice cultivation: last step, with the help of the flower and mill, the rice grains are separated from their stem and husk, then carefully stored in boxes of braided straw. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325850: Rice cultivation: last step, with the help of the flower and mill, the rice grains are separated from their stem and husk, then carefully stored in boxes of braided straw. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325850

Rice cultivation: last step, with the help of the flower and mill, the rice grains are separated from their stem and husk, then carefully stored in boxes of braided straw. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

A hermit in Kyoto (or Kioto), isolates in a hut nestled in the branches of a tree, on a small island, the hermit can only count on the generosite of the inhabitants of the region who provide him with his food; opposite his tree, a small pavilion welcomes visitors who come to honour him. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
A hermit in Kyoto (or Kioto), isolates in a hut nestled in the branches of a tree, on a small island, the hermit can only count on the generosite of the inhabitants of the region who provide him with his food; opposite his tree, a small pavilion welcomes visitors who come to honour him. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325874: A hermit in Kyoto (or Kioto), isolates in a hut nestled in the branches of a tree, on a small island, the hermit can only count on the generosite of the inhabitants of the region who provide him with his food; opposite his tree, a small pavilion welcomes visitors who come to honour him. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325874

A hermit in Kyoto (or Kioto), isolates in a hut nestled in the branches of a tree, on a small island, the hermit can only count on the generosite of the inhabitants of the region who provide him with his food; opposite his tree, a small pavilion welcomes visitors who come to honour him. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

An ox carrying a load of wood, next to the tram line, in front of Namdaemun, a monumental gate in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.
An ox carrying a load of wood, next to the tram line, in front of Namdaemun, a monumental gate in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.

LSE4326524: An ox carrying a load of wood, next to the tram line, in front of Namdaemun, a monumental gate in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326524

An ox carrying a load of wood, next to the tram line, in front of Namdaemun, a monumental gate in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.

Unknown photographer, (20th century)

A couple in traditional Breton costume is assaulted by korrigans (stuffing elves), cover illustration for a collection of tales:
A couple in traditional Breton costume is assaulted by korrigans (stuffing elves), cover illustration for a collection of tales:

LSE4326542: A couple in traditional Breton costume is assaulted by korrigans (stuffing elves), cover illustration for a collection of tales: "le foyer breton" by Emile Souvestre (1806-1854), edition H.Laurens, Paris, 1944. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326542

A couple in traditional Breton costume is assaulted by korrigans (stuffing elves), cover illustration for a collection of tales: "le foyer breton" by Emile Souvestre (1806-1854), edition H.Laurens, Paris, 1944. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (20th century)

At the 1900 workers' banquet, Mr. Picart, general manager of the exhibition, delivered an address and drank with them. Engraving in
At the 1900 workers' banquet, Mr. Picart, general manager of the exhibition, delivered an address and drank with them. Engraving in

LSE4326691: At the 1900 workers' banquet, Mr. Picart, general manager of the exhibition, delivered an address and drank with them. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 23/1/1898. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326691

At the 1900 workers' banquet, Mr. Picart, general manager of the exhibition, delivered an address and drank with them. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 23/1/1898. Selva Collection.

French School, (20th century)

Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York. Engraving in
Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York. Engraving in

LSE4326707: Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 10/4/1898. Selva Collection., Meyer, Henri (1841-99) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326707

Test of passenger pigeons, loose from the transatlantic connecting Le Havre to New York. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 10/4/1898. Selva Collection.

Meyer, Henri (1841-99)

A terrible car accident in the Bois de Boulogne, horses take away a 19-month-old child, after having overturned several other cars. Engraving in
A terrible car accident in the Bois de Boulogne, horses take away a 19-month-old child, after having overturned several other cars. Engraving in

LSE4326754: A terrible car accident in the Bois de Boulogne, horses take away a 19-month-old child, after having overturned several other cars. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 19/6/1898. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326754

A terrible car accident in the Bois de Boulogne, horses take away a 19-month-old child, after having overturned several other cars. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 19/6/1898. Selva Collection.

Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915)

A couple of young brides discover a letter, which delights the wife but greatly surprises the husband. Cover illustration for the popular novel “Un mystere au village” by P. Gourdon, edition bonne presse, Paris 1923. Selva Collection.
A couple of young brides discover a letter, which delights the wife but greatly surprises the husband. Cover illustration for the popular novel “Un mystere au village” by P. Gourdon, edition bonne presse, Paris 1923. Selva Collection.

LSE4326501: A couple of young brides discover a letter, which delights the wife but greatly surprises the husband. Cover illustration for the popular novel “Un mystere au village” by P. Gourdon, edition bonne presse, Paris 1923. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326501

A couple of young brides discover a letter, which delights the wife but greatly surprises the husband. Cover illustration for the popular novel “Un mystere au village” by P. Gourdon, edition bonne presse, Paris 1923. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (20th century)

A portfaix load of pottery, in a busy street in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.
A portfaix load of pottery, in a busy street in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.

LSE4326526: A portfaix load of pottery, in a busy street in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection., Standard Scenic Company (fl.1906-08) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326526

A portfaix load of pottery, in a busy street in Seoul, Korea. Photography, 1904. Selva Collection.

Standard Scenic Company (fl.1906-08)

The return of the President of the Republic Felix Faure (1841-1899) to the Elysee Palace, after his trip to Russia, where the alliance with Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) was concluded. Engraving in
The return of the President of the Republic Felix Faure (1841-1899) to the Elysee Palace, after his trip to Russia, where the alliance with Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) was concluded. Engraving in

LSE4326631: The return of the President of the Republic Felix Faure (1841-1899) to the Elysee Palace, after his trip to Russia, where the alliance with Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) was concluded. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 12/09/1897. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326631

The return of the President of the Republic Felix Faure (1841-1899) to the Elysee Palace, after his trip to Russia, where the alliance with Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) was concluded. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 12/09/1897. Selva Collection.

Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915)

Presentation of the new long range light gun to French officers at Chalons military camp. Engraving in
Presentation of the new long range light gun to French officers at Chalons military camp. Engraving in

LSE4326663: Presentation of the new long range light gun to French officers at Chalons military camp. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 14/11/1897. Selva Collection., Meyer, Henri (1841-99) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326663

Presentation of the new long range light gun to French officers at Chalons military camp. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 14/11/1897. Selva Collection.

Meyer, Henri (1841-99)

A desespere man precipitates from the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Engraving in
A desespere man precipitates from the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Engraving in

LSE4326728: A desespere man precipitates from the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 8/5/1898. Selva Collection., Meyer, Henri (1841-99) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326728

A desespere man precipitates from the top of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 8/5/1898. Selva Collection.

Meyer, Henri (1841-99)

The Yahua Indians of Peru are on the lookout for game, perches in the branches and weapons of sarbacans with poisoned flechettes. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
The Yahua Indians of Peru are on the lookout for game, perches in the branches and weapons of sarbacans with poisoned flechettes. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4325943: The Yahua Indians of Peru are on the lookout for game, perches in the branches and weapons of sarbacans with poisoned flechettes. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4325943

The Yahua Indians of Peru are on the lookout for game, perches in the branches and weapons of sarbacans with poisoned flechettes. Engravure to illustrate the voyage from the Ocean Pacific to L'Ocean Atlantique, through South America, in 1848-1860 by Paul Marcoy, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326019: High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326019

High Buddhist priest being adored, surrounded by his disciples rhythming the ritual with gong and cymbals. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.
The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326045: The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326045

The investigating judge in the performance of his duties, kneeling in front of him, charges him with a samurai. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1866, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326087: The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326087

The Obbos (tribe of Uganda) performing a war dance. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au lac Albert, en 1861-1864, de Sir Samuel White Baker, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326134: The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326134

The lower foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, an object of veneration for the Catholic pelerins entering the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica. Engraving to illustrate the story of Ludovic Celler: la semaine sainte à Rome, en 1863, in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

The animation of a house and the activities of the street. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.
The animation of a house and the activities of the street. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

LSE4326178: The animation of a house and the activities of the street. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326178

The animation of a house and the activities of the street. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Japan, in 1863-1864, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”” published under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1867, Paris. Selva Collection.

Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in
Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in

LSE4326859: Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 5/2/1899. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326859

Suicide attempt by Samory (or Samori) Toure (1830-1900), ruler of a territory comprising present-day Guinee and Burkina Faso (Burkina Faso) and fighting French colonization in West Africa, he stabbed himself while captivated by French troops. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 5/2/1899. Selva Collection.

Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915)

Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in
Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in

LSE4327010: Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 26 /3/1900. Selva Collection., French School, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4327010

Events at Transvaal: Interview in Bloemfontein between, Mr. Kruger (1825-1904) President of Transvaal and Mr. Steijn, President of Orange State, to jointly formulate peace proposals to the English, on condition of their respective independence. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 26 /3/1900. Selva Collection.

French School, (20th century)

The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in
The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in

LSE4326800: The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 21/8/1898. Selva Collection., Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326800

The health of the chef, the cardinals reunited, instruct the master cook to congratulate him by toasting to his health. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 21/8/1898. Selva Collection.

Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901)

The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in
The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in

LSE4326838: The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 22/1/1899. Selva Collection., Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) / Bridgeman Images

ID: LSE4326838

The storm caused the sinking of the steamer L'angers, which broke against the pier of Dieppe, lit by the lighthouse of the harbour. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 22/1/1899. Selva Collection.

Meaulle, F.L. (1844-1901) & Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915)


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