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Le concert champêtre (English: Woodland Music-makers), a 1857 oil-on-canvas by the French painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
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A cavalryman of the French Republican Guard during the Bastille Day military parade. This regiment is responsible for special security duties in Paris (including guarding important public buildings) and for providing guards of honour at official ceremonies.
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Interrupted Reading by French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. Today is World Book Day.
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Portrait of French novelist Jules Verne taken in 1884 by Étienne Carjat. Known for his adventure novels taking into account the technological progress of his time, he’s the second most-translated author in the world. He died on this day 120 years ago.
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Portrait of French author George Sand by photographer Nadar in 1864. One of the most popular writers in Europe in her lifetime, she stood up for women, criticized marriage and fought against the prejudices of a conservative society.
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