Jacques Gautier d’Agoty was a French painter and engraver in the 18th century.
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Jacques Gautier d’Agoty
Posted in Art, Science with tags 18th century, anatomy, france, french, painter on January 20, 2012 by elgraysoLes Diableries
Posted in Art, Photography, Satan with tags 1800s, 19th century, 3d, devil, diableries, france, french, les diableries, napoleon III, photography, photos, satan, skeletons, stereo on June 26, 2011 by elgraysoDiableries were French stereo photographs (two images viewed at once to create a 3d effect) made during the 19th century. They depicted Satan in daily life, historically noted as a critique on the rule of Napoleon III. Due to their unsavory depiction of the elite, the creators did not provide many clues as to who they were.
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Fantastic Planet
Posted in Animation, Art, Movies with tags 1973, draag, fantastic, fantastic planet, france, french, la planete sauvage, om, planet, René Laloux, slaves on June 11, 2011 by elgraysoLa Cochon Danseur (The Dancing Pig)
Posted in Movies with tags 1907, dancing pig, film, france, french, La Cochon Danseur, Pathé Frères, silent on June 11, 2011 by elgraysoFrance, 1907
the best part is at the end (2:06)