Lumiere Collection (#46)

Lumiere Cinematograph
LUMIEREs CINEMATOGRAPH : a contemporary depiction of the French device which has the best claim to be the worlds first practical film projector

Louis Lumiere, French photographer and cinematographer, 1937. In collaboration with his brother Auguste, Louis Lumiere (1864-1948) was a pioneer of cinematography

Reverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography, 1945

Obverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography

Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), pioneer of cinematography, c1935
Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemist and pioneer of cinematography, c1935. Collaborated with his elder brother, Auguste. From obverse of commemorative plaquette

Harvest Festival display, France
Lumiere autochrome photograph of a sumptuous Harvest Festival display, France. Date: 1911

French woman in early colour photograph
French woman in an early colour Lumiere autochrome photograph, sitting next to a vase of flowers. Date: circa 1911

Lumiere / Louis / Ils Photo
LOUIS-JEAN LUMIERE French chemist, industrialist and pioneer (with his brother) of cinematography Date: 1864 - 1948

Mademoiselle Lucienne Dervyle by Madame Yevonde
Shining Lights of Revue from La Ville Lumiere. Mademoiselle Lucienne Dervyle by Madame Yevonde (main photo). She was a French actress and singer

LUMIERE BROTHERS, 1896. Auguste, standing left, and Louis Lumiere, standing center, the French motion picture pioneers, with friends playing backgammon at La Ciotat on the French Riviera, 1896

LOUIS LUMIERE (1864-1948). French chemist and motion picture pioneer. French poster for Cinematographe Lumiere, the Lumiere brothers films, c1900

Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Attraction
Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Cinema Attraction at the Colonial Exposition - a temporary pop-up movie theatre, showcasing pioneering visual works produced by the Cinematographe Lumiere

August (1862-1954) and Louis (1864-1948) Lumiere. French chemists and pioneers of cinematography. Reverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography (1895-1945)

August (1862-1954) and Louis (1864-1948) Lumiere French chemists and pioneers of cinematography. Obverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography (1895-1945)

Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemist and pioneer of cinematography. Collaborated with his elder brother, Auguste. From obverse of commemorative plaquette

Early film poster for l Arroseur Arrose screened by the Lumiere Brothers circa 1895

Lumiere at 1900 Expo
Lumieres Cinematograph Geant in the Salle des Fetes is a striking early demonstration of the new medium Date: 1900

Ville de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. 63me conference de la bibliotheque populaire dans la salle du theatre, le mercredi 13 avril 1881... par M. Gaston Tissandier

Louis Lumiere Photo
LOUIS-JEAN LUMIERE French pioneer of cinematography, photographed towards the end of his life in 1937. Date: 1864 - 1948

Lumiere Theatre Paris
People are entranced by what they see at the Lumiere Theatre in Paris, France

Fur Jacket 1914
Blue dress with narrow draped skirt, a wrap-over fur coat which is cut longer at the back with collar & cuffs of a pale coloured fur, square handbag & floral hat

Lumiere Cinematography
People are amused by what they see on the screen

Photography / Lumiere
Lumiere with camera

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"Lumiere: A Celestial Symphony of Light and Beauty" In Paradiso, Canto 31, Dante describes a breathtaking scene where the saintly throng forms a magnificent rose in the empyrean. This celestial rose, known as "rose celeste, " radiates with an ethereal luminescence that captivates all who behold it. Drawing inspiration from this divine imagery, Sion, Switzerland presents an enchanting Son et Lumiere spectacle. An advertisement for this mesmerizing event promises to transport visitors into a realm of sensory delight, where light dances harmoniously with sound. The Lumiere brothers, Louis and Auguste, renowned pioneers of early cinema technology, also pay homage to the power of illumination. Their poster advertising their groundbreaking work showcases how light can bring stories to life on the silver screen. Eugene Delacroix's portrait captures another facet - its ability to illuminate human emotions and innermost thoughts. The play of light upon canvas reveals the artist's mastery in capturing both darkness and brilliance within his subjects' souls. Nature herself becomes a canvas for lumiere's artistry. The Aurora Borealis paints vibrant streaks across the night sky like an otherworldly brushstroke against obsidian velvet. Van Gogh's starry night in Arles echoes this celestial dance as he immortalizes luminous orbs amidst swirling cosmic hues. From nature to society's gatherings, lumiere continues to inspire awe. Renoir's "Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette" depicts joyous revelers bathed in warm sunlight filtering through lush foliage while Fragonard's "The Swing" portrays a playful encounter illuminated by dappled rays peeking through trees. Yet lumiere is not confined solely to idyllic scenes; it can also transform mundane moments into extraordinary ones.