PCT4266999: Don Quixote and Sancho Panca (Panza) in the sky, between the moon and the stars, riding the wooden horse Clavilegne. Engraving by Gustave Dore illustrating the 1869 Hachette edition of the book “” L'ingenieux hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha”” (Mancha) by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, translation by Louis Viardot, 370 compositions engraved on wood by H. Pisan., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
PCT4266909: The Capitol Wolf (Lupa) Bronze sculpture of Etruscan origin dating back to 500 BC. Romulus and Remus were added to the Renaissance period. Many reproductions of this sculpted group exist all over the world. It is located at the entrance of the Archeological Museum of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain)., Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
PCT4267227: Rural ball improvised in the countryside of Alsace in the 19th century. Young people from the region of Saverne met in the spring, Sunday, in an orchard to dance under the blossoming apple trees. The musicians of the small local orchestra stand on a barrel platform. Illustration by Riou of a short story by Erckmann-Chatrian (Erckmann Chatrian), “Histoire d'un homme du peuple”, edition Hetzel 1873., Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) / Bridgeman Images
PCT4267229: Burial in a village cemetery in the Vosges Mountains. The priest gives his blessing above the pit surrounded by the villagers. Illustration by Riou of a short story by Erckmann-Chatrian (Erckmann Chatrian), “The invasion”, edition Hetzel 1873., Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) / Bridgeman Images
PCT4268100: Magical lantern projection in the 19th century. The Fantascope produced by the Belgian aeronautic physicist Etienne Gaspard (Etienne Gaspard) Robert (known as Robertson 1763-1837) in 1784 showed images of spectra and ghosts. Anonymous engraving showing spectators frightened by a horrible appearance on the screen. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4265436: In the steps of Moliere to Pezenas (34, Herault, Languedoc): park of the domain of La Grange des Pres, basin and bust of Moliere under the plane trees. This place welcomed Moliere from 1653 to 1656, then the Comedie Francaise which played here many times, between 1893 and 1973., Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
PCT4265282: Tram of the agglomeration of Montpellier (34, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon) on its lawn area, passing in front of buildings, one of which bears a red, yellow and white sign of the Languedoc Roussillon Region. The rails are long by an avenue leading to a roundabout, signalled by a sign (city traffic, public transit). Photo by Patrice Cartier, May 2007., Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
PCT4265424: In the steps of Moliere to Pezenas (34, Herault, Languedoc): park of the domain of La Grange des Pres, bust of Moliere under the plane trees. This place welcomed Moliere from 1653 to 1656, then the Comedie Francaise which played here many times, between 1893 and 1973., Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
PCT4266429: The two little orphans Andre and Julien laid down their toggles and rest under a large pine (or fir) of the Vosges forest. Illustration of the famous book by G. Bruno (pseudonym by Augustine Fouillee) “Le tour de la France par deux enfants””, edition Belin 1908. This flagship book has been republished many times since its first publication in 1877. / Bridgeman Images
PCT4266394: Cinematographer screening, invention of the Lumiere brothers: illustration of the famous book by G. Bruno (pseudonym by Augustine Fouillee) “” Le tour de France par deux enfants””, edition Belin 1908. This flagship book has been republished many times since its first publication in 1877. / Bridgeman Images