Contes Collection

Offenbach Hoffmann
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The closing scene of the Venetian episode : Hoffmann watches as Guilietta goes off with another lover

Hoffmann, Ernst Theodor Amadeus (E.T.A.) (1776-1822). German writer. Contes Fantastiques (Fantastic Tales). Edition carried

Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du Vaudeville
5855432 Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du Vaudeville.; (add.info.: Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in "Les Contes de Boccace" at the Theatre du)

OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881

Title page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites
5669191 Title page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & engraving) by Clouzier

Costumes of Raoul and Isaure, from the opera Raoul Barbe-Bleue
694909 Costumes of Raoul and Isaure, from the opera Raoul Barbe-Bleue, 1790 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Frontispiece from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites
3482442 Frontispiece from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites by Charles Perrault, Paris: Claude Barbin, 1697 (print & engraving) by Clouzier

La lecture des contes en famille (engraving)
5989834 La lecture des contes en famille (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: La lecture des contes en famille)

Cover to Contes Grotesques by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1882 (litho)
483340 Cover to Contes Grotesques by Edgar Allan Poe, published in 1882 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49)); French, out of copyright

Tom Thumb removing the Ogres boots, illustration for Contes de Perrault
694914 Tom Thumb removing the Ogres boots, illustration for Contes de Perrault, published by Editions Garnier, Paris, end 19th century (colour litho) by Lix

Cover illustration for Contes de Perrault, published by editions Garnier, Paris
694910 Cover illustration for Contes de Perrault, published by editions Garnier, Paris, end 19th century (colour litho) by Lix

After A Work By Gustave Dore For Balzacs Les Contes Drolatiques. From Life And Reminiscences Of Gustave Dore, Published 1885

Moral Tales by Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). Colored
Jean Francois Marmontel (1723-1799). French writer and historian. Moral Tales. Title cover. Edition printed in Liege, 1777. Colored engraving. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

Arming a Knight
A knight is armed - when he lowers his visor, there ll hardly be a square centimetre of him showing... illustration from Barbazans Fabliaux et Contes (1808) Date: 15th century

Mlle Marie Cico as Simonne in Les Contes de
Mlle. Marie Cico as Simonne in Les Contes de Boccace at the Theatre du Vaudeville.. Mlle. Cico (1843-1875) was a French actress and singer famed for her performances in Orphee aux Enfers

Offenbach Photo
JACQUES OFFENBACH French composer of operettas which sometimes (Contes d Hoffman) aspired to Opera, photographed in 1878. Date: 1819 - 1880

PERRAULT: TOM THUMB, 1867. The ogre found Tom Thumb and his brothers under the bed and dragged them from their hiding place

PERRAULT: TOM THUMB, 1867. While this way or that way each rapidly shoots off, Hop o my Thumb takes the Seven League Boots off

PERRAULT: TOM THUMB, 1867. Far away shone a single ray. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore, 1867, from Les Contes de Perrault, dessins par Gustave Dore

BALZAC, Honor頤e (1799-1850);Dore, Paul Gustave
BALZAC, Honor頤 e (1799-1850); Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Les contes drolatiques. 1855. Illustration of a dead knight. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Dore, Gustave (1832-1883). Les contes drolatiques. frontispiece from the edition of Les contes drolatiques of Balzac published

PERRAULT: TOM THUMB, 1867. The ogre found Tom Thumb and his brothers under the bed and dragged them from their hiding place: wood engraving after Gustave Dore, 1867

GAUGUIN: CONTES, 1902. Paul Gauguin: Contes Barbares. Oil on canvas, 1902

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"Captivating Tales Unveiled: A Journey through Contes" Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, as we delve into the enchanting realm of contes. From the iconic image of a courageous woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil, to Offenbach Hoffmann's mesmerizing compositions that transport us to ethereal realms. Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, an artistic genius whose name echoes through time, captivates our senses with his intricate storytelling. As we explore his works such as "Nurse administering a large enema syringe to a man in bed, " we are reminded of the power and depth behind each tale he spins. The title page from Stories or Tales of the Past. With Moralites beckons us further into this captivating world, promising moral lessons intertwined with gripping narratives. We witness characters like Raoul and Isaure donning exquisite costumes from the opera Raoul Barbe-Bleue, their attire reflecting both beauty and intrigue. Intriguing twists await at every turn; one cannot help but be intrigued by scenes where friendships are tested when a man offers his friend his beautiful slavegirl. Love takes on unexpected forms as passion ignites under the shadow of a hanged man - an embrace that defies societal norms. Yet amidst these enthralling tales lies humor too; picture a mischievous pastor tricking his dumb neighbor's wife - laughter ensues as boundaries are playfully pushed within these stories. As we journey deeper into this fantastical universe, we encounter evocative imagery -a naked woman up to her knees in water- symbolizing vulnerability and purity juxtaposed against nature's elements. Cupid himself takes aim with bow and arrow at distant hearts yearning for love's touch. Contes unravel before our eyes like threads weaving together an extraordinary tapestry of human emotions and experiences. Each story invites us to reflect upon ourselves while embracing the magic of imagination.