Amitie Collection

E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154216 E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E W Hoyt and Co, perfume manufacturers)

The poem of the soul; On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs a
JLJ4576269 The poem of the soul; On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs a mountain in a lyrical atmosphere. Painting by Louis Janmot (1814-1892) 19th century

New Year's greetings (chromolitho)
8656921 New Year's greetings (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's greetings. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas)
8766630 The Neighbors 1881 (Oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.8x76 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland (engraving)
8631554 Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland (engraving) by Muller-Massdorf, Julius (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643577 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

A band of hope (b/w photo)
8635624 A band of hope (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A band of hope. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two ladies walking down a winding lane (engraving)
8634851 Two ladies walking down a winding lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two ladies walking down a winding lane)

Companions (b/w photo)
8656114 Companions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions: girl with a kitten on her head)

Le petit nid. Enfants avec jeux dans un jardin. Enfants enlaces sous le gui
COI4130898 Le petit nid. Enfants avec jeux dans un jardin. Enfants enlaces sous le gui. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210266 Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210147 Letters A B C D E. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter U: Union. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204703 Letter U: Union. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages)

An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850
3478111 An orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an orphan being given a comforting kiss by a younger school friend)

Abyssinians relaxing with Nathaniel Pierce (in yellow skirt), a British sailor who deserted from ship The Antelope
FLO4619850 Abyssinians relaxing with Nathaniel Pierce (in yellow skirt), a British sailor who deserted from ship The Antelope and went native

Letter H. Young boy under a peach. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210196 Letter H. Young boy under a peach. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter U and V: Union and Winners. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204696 Letter U and V: Union and Winners. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M)

Two geishas, unknown (offset printing)
7273672 Two geishas, unknown (offset printing); 21.0x30.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: unknown); JMK Archiv

Girl with black cat, c.1885 (oil on canvas)
8702205 Girl with black cat, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 55.9x40.6 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

Companions (colour litho)
8641606 Companions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Companions. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn

Little chums (b/w photo)
8656598 Little chums (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little chums. Children in the street. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Duties of the child at school: Duties towards our comrades. Sick schoolboy brought home by two good comrades
DUV4212837 Duties of the child at school: Duties towards our comrades. Sick schoolboy brought home by two good comrades. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Three friends enjoying true contentment from a single bottle of wine. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718168 Three friends enjoying true contentment from a single bottle of wine. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Sharing his sweets, 1882
3479518 Sharing his sweets, 1882; (add.info.: Sharing boy sharing his sweets with a friend. From Sunday, Wells Gardner, Dalton & Co. London 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

David and Jonathan (colour litho)
8636473 David and Jonathan (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: David and Jonathan)

Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo)
7340361 Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: PA Reuter Photos Ltd Six women running along the beach at Tower Bridge)

Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934867 Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

English dandies at the home of a bankrupt friend as he is evicted for debt
FLO4662124 English dandies at the home of a bankrupt friend as he is evicted for debt. Tom and Jerry taking the hint at Logic's beling blown up at Point Nonplus or long wanted by John Doe

Garcon attendant sa petite copine dans un champ a la campagne et lui cueille un bouquet de fleur
COI4130923 Garcon attendant sa petite copine dans un champ a la campagne et lui cueille un bouquet de fleur. Malheureusement celle ci tombera a l'eau et il la sauvera de la noyade

Letter V, W, X, Y and Z. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210292 Letter V, W, X, Y and Z. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe"
DUV4210181 Letter F, G, H and I. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " Le grand alphabet de Bebe". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Letter M: Everyone holds the sheet with a tip and laughs. What is that? a great M, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214911 Letter M: Everyone holds the sheet with a tip and laughs. What is that? a great M, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207416 Letter I and J: Insolent and Merry. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Letter A and B: Adroit and Boudeuse. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207393 Letter A and B: Adroit and Boudeuse. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Letter N NAIVETE of the heart is charm and poesy, foolishly tasteless is NUAISERY. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206590 Letter N NAIVETE of the heart is charm and poesy, foolishly tasteless is NUAISERY. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

Deux fillettes faisant la reverance a une camarade qui revienbt de la ville avec des vetements neufs
COI4130934 Deux fillettes faisant la reverance a une camarade qui revienbt de la ville avec des vetements neufs. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys (litho)
8673183 Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Hooke surprises Samuel Pepys)

Illustrated for the poem, The Friend of Bygone Days, c.1890 (litho)
6425746 Illustrated for the poem, The Friend of Bygone Days, c.1890 (litho); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

Risorgimento: " the perfect trinity " hoped but never realized. Pope Pius IX (1792-1878)
FGL5482849 Risorgimento: " the perfect trinity " hoped but never realized. Pope Pius IX (1792-1878), King of Italy Vittorio Emanuele II (Victor Emmanuel) (Victor Emmanuel) (1820-1878)

Immanuel Kant at the table with friends, 19th century (engraving)
FGL5484908 Immanuel Kant at the table with friends, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220649 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Fillette demandant a un mouton si il veut etre embrasser. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895
COI4130870 Fillette demandant a un mouton si il veut etre embrasser. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Letter M: Everyone holds the sheet with a tip and laughs. What is that? a great M, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214896 Letter M: Everyone holds the sheet with a tip and laughs. What is that? a great M, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Letter J: Evening Games. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209282 Letter J: Evening Games. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202602 Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Letter J. Young children playing. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210214 Letter J. Young children playing. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Letter U: A bad dream. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209468 Letter U: A bad dream. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letters E and F: Cheeky and Fierce. Engraving in " Usual alphabet "
DUV4207408 Letters E and F: Cheeky and Fierce. Engraving in " Usual alphabet ". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

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"Amitie: The Poem of the Soul Unveiled" On the mountain, a young woman accompanied by a muse climbs higher, their spirits intertwined like ivy on ancient trees. Their journey symbolizes the eternal bond of friendship, where two souls find solace and inspiration in each other's presence. In this Victorian card adorned with delicate chromolitho artistry, we glimpse a scene that captures the essence of amitie. A heartfelt wish for a Merry Christmas is extended through an image that speaks volumes about the power of connection and companionship. "The boy with the squirrel" painted in 1765 portrays an endearing moment frozen in time. It reminds us that true friendship knows no boundaries or differences; it transcends species and embraces all living beings. A vibrant colour woodblock print from 1794-95 titled "Double Pillow" showcases two friends sharing laughter and secrets under moonlit skies. Their unbreakable bond is depicted through intricate details woven into every stroke, reminding us that friendships are built upon trust and shared experiences. "Luncheon on the Grass, " an iconic painting from 1863, challenges societal norms as it depicts friends enjoying a picnic amidst nature's embrace. This masterpiece invites us to question conventions and celebrate genuine connections without judgment or prejudice. An engraving from 1912 immortalizes two friends holding hands tightly as they navigate life's twists and turns together. In their grasp lies unwavering support, understanding, and love—a testament to enduring camaraderie even during turbulent times. A sketch for "The Painting Conversation" painted in 1895 reveals moments of vulnerability between friends who seek solace within each other's artistic expressions. Through brushstrokes filled with empathy and compassion, these kindred spirits communicate without words—an unspoken language only understood by those bound by amitie. Sir Endymion Porter gazes fondly at Van Dyck in a captivating oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1635-36.