Progres Collection

The railway (or gare Saint Lazare), 1873 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4569967 The railway (or gare Saint Lazare), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 93x111 cm; (add.info.: The Railway or Gare Saint Lazare)

Young woman using a hobby horse in England, circa 1900-10s (iIlustration)
8615288 Young woman using a hobby horse in England, circa 1900-10s (iIlustration); (add.info.: Young woman using one of the first hobby horse models in England (Great Britain) around 1817 - 1818

Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911
IMB4824459 Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911: " Internationale Hygiene - Ausstellung Dresden 1911"; (add.info)

Electrical machines by Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet, Dr. William Watson, Francis Hauksbee and Benjamin Wilson
FLO4592163 Electrical machines by Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet, Dr. William Watson, Francis Hauksbee and Benjamin Wilson. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham

Dredging machine used on the River Thames to deepen the channel. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing
FLO4591764 Dredging machine used on the River Thames to deepen the channel. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

Ozanam's car, c.1920s (engraving)
8615301 Ozanam's car, c.1920s (engraving); (add.info.: Ancestor of the motor car: the Ozanam car imagined in 1696 by the mathematician Jacques Ozanam (1640-1718)

History of the transport: steam stagecoach connecting London to Birmingham
ELD4847170 History of the transport: steam stagecoach connecting London to Birmingham, England Chromolithography of the late 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: History of the transport)

Wheat threshing by horse, by hand-powered machine, and by mill. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical
FLO4729456 Wheat threshing by horse, by hand-powered machine, and by mill. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration from G. T

Perspective view of Jesse Ramsden's circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry
FLO4592311 Perspective view of Jesse Ramsden's circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Bartolomeo Ammannati (Ammanati) (1511-1592): Machine projects for moving scenographies during theatrical
GIM5037963 Bartolomeo Ammannati (Ammanati) (1511-1592): Machine projects for moving scenographies during theatrical representations GDSU 7674 A; (add.info)

Science. Astronomy. The italian astronomer Galileo Galilei at his trial. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638895 Science. Astronomy. The italian astronomer Galileo Galilei at his trial. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593220 John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration)
2093181 Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Transport. Aviation. The french aviator Louis Bleriot cross the Channel between France and England)

Marine steam engines: steam boat, elevation and plan, Henry Maudslay's side-lever steam engine 1815
FLO4593288 Marine steam engines: steam boat, elevation and plan, Henry Maudslay's side-lever steam engine 1815 and Matthew Murray's Trevithick-pattern steam engine 1811

French Colonies, cover of an exercise book illustrated by G. Dascher, 1900 (colour litho)
CHT157431 French Colonies, cover of an exercise book illustrated by G. Dascher, 1900 (colour litho) by Dascher, G. (19th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Saint Lazare train station, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567916 Saint Lazare train station, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 75x104 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint-Lazare train station)

View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650660 View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x80 cm; (add.info)

French colony: France will be able to carry civilization, wealth and peace freely to Morocco in Le Petit Journal
5674867 French colony: France will be able to carry civilization, wealth and peace freely to Morocco in Le Petit Journal on 19/11/1911 (lithograph) by French School, (20th century); Photo © CCI

The invention of the railway and the beginning of the train. In "the locomotion through the ages"by Octave
LSE4082476 The invention of the railway and the beginning of the train. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900. Illustration by Eugene Courbouin

Chinese gunmen are inspecting a newly arrived machine gun. Engraving after F
LSE4330364 Chinese gunmen are inspecting a newly arrived machine gun. Engraving after F.Bassots drawing, to illustrate the voyage to Pekin and North China, by T.Choutze, in 1873

Underwater tunnel project between France and England, 1882: compressed air drilling machine used for tunnel
XEE4178348 Underwater tunnel project between France and England, 1882: compressed air drilling machine used for tunnel construction

Application of Faure batteries: electric tricycle moving through the accumulator
XEE4177688 Application of Faure batteries: electric tricycle moving through the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Application of Faure batteries: Electric tramway, model of the company of Omnibus
XEE4177679 Application of Faure batteries: Electric tramway, model of the company of Omnibus, powered by batteries. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Pont de l Europe et gare saint Lazarus (Saint-Lazare
JLJ4587451 Pont de l Europe et gare saint Lazarus (Saint-Lazare) Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1877 Sun. 0, 64 x 0, 81m. Paris

Application of Faure batteries: turn of a craftsman powered by the accumulator
XEE4177715 Application of Faure batteries: turn of a craftsman powered by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Application of Faure batteries: printer operated by the accumulator
XEE4177701 Application of Faure batteries: printer operated by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Les ouvriers posent le bitume aux abords du theatre francais
XEE4177643 Les ouvriers posent le bitume aux abords du theatre francais (Theatre-Francais ou Comedie-Francaise (Comedie Francaise)

Application of Faure batteries: electric sewing machine walking through the accumulator
XEE4177719 Application of Faure batteries: electric sewing machine walking through the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815
GIA4817418 Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagram explaining coal gas production)

Application of Faure batteries: cutting machine for fabric operated by the accumulator
XEE4177694 Application of Faure batteries: cutting machine for fabric operated by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

The Harlots Progress Quarrels With Her Jew Protector From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Thessaloniki, Greece - Garden of Union and Progress (Jardin du Progres) and the White Tower. Date: circa 1910

Thessaloniki, Greece - Terrace and Garden on the Park (see: 10950983 for the completed building!). Date: circa 1905

Thessaloniki, Greece - The Garden of Progress with sea view Date: circa 1908

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"Progress: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of progress as depicted in iconic artworks and illustrations throughout history. In "The Railway (or Gare Saint Lazare), 1873, " we witness Monet's brushstrokes capturing the bustling energy of a train station, symbolizing the advent of modern transportation. Fast forward to "Saint Lazare Train Station, 1877, " another masterpiece by Monet, where he skillfully portrays the architectural grandeur juxtaposed with steam-powered locomotives. This painting showcases how progress intertwines with urban development. In an engraving from Le Petit Journal on November 19th, 1911, titled "French Colony: France Will Be Able to Carry Civilization, Wealth, and Peace Freely to Morocco, " we see a lithograph depicting France's colonial ambitions. It highlights their belief that they can be spread beyond borders for mutual benefit. "The Invention of the Railway and the Beginning of the Train" illustrated by Eugene Courbouin in Octave Uzanne's book "The Locomotion Through The Ages" takes us back to Paris in 1900. This captivating image captures both excitement and skepticism surrounding this groundbreaking invention. Traveling further east brings us to China in an engraving showcasing Chinese gunmen inspecting a newly arrived machine gun. This illustration emphasizes how technological advancements were rapidly spreading across continents during this era. An underwater tunnel project between France and England is showcased through Scott's engraving in "Le Monde Illustre. " Dated July 15th, 1882, it depicts a compressed air drilling machine used for tunnel construction—an engineering marvel pushing boundaries towards international connectivity. Faure batteries find their application in various modes of transport—electric tricycles moving effortlessly through accumulators or electric tramways revolutionizing public transportation systems. These illustrations demonstrate how innovation shapes our daily lives.