Meyerbeer Collection

Meyerbeer / Efg Postcard
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas

Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental
FLO4631597 Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royale de l'Opera Comique, 1854

Mocker as Danilowitz in L'Etoile du Nord at the Opera Comique
5855466 Mocker as Danilowitz in L'Etoile du Nord at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mocker as Danilowitz in Meyerbeer's comic opera L'Etoile du Nord (The North Star)

Portrait of composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), c.1860. Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), c.1860. Private Collection

Cover of the vocal score of opera Les Huguenots by Giacomo Meyerbeer, 1890s. Creator: Anonymous
Cover of the vocal score of opera Les Huguenots by Giacomo Meyerbeer, 1890s. Private Collection

Ballet of the Nuns in the Opera "Robert Le Diable" by Giacomo Meyerbeer, 1831. Private Collection

Poster for the premiere of the opera "Dinorah ou Le pardon de Ploërmel" by Giacomo... 1859
Poster for the premiere of the opera "Dinorah ou Le pardon de Ploermel" by Giacomo Meyerbeer at the Opera-Comique, 1859. Private Collection

Stage design for the Opera "L'Africaine" by G. Meyerbeer, 1865. Creator: Chaperon, Philippe (1823-1906)
Stage design for the Opera "L'Africaine" by G. Meyerbeer, 1865. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Stage design for the Opera "L'Africaine" by G. Meyerbeer, 1865. Creator: Chaperon, Philippe (1823-1906)
Stage design for the Opera "L'Africaine" by G. Meyerbeer, 1865. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Meyerbeer (colour litho)
728137 Meyerbeer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meyerbeer.); © Look and Learn

Meyerbeer, Les Huguenots (chromolitho)
667136 Meyerbeer, Les Huguenots (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meyerbeer, Les Huguenots. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, 1879
Soprano singer Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, a comic opera by Chivot and Duru, at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1879

Treillet-Nathan, Valentine (engraving)
5198383 Treillet-Nathan, Valentine (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treillet-Nathan, Valentine)

Hermann-Leon as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires
Baritone opera singer Leonard Hermann-Leon (1814-1858) as Captain Roland in Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royale de l Opera Comique, 1854

Othello and Peter le Grand (chromolitho)
734719 Othello and Peter le Grand (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello and Peter le Grand)

Front cover, Booseys Cabinet Operas, Il Trovatore, Verdi
Front cover, Booseys Cabinet Operas, Il Trovatore, by Verdi, arranged for piano by Rudolf Nordmann. Date: late 19th century

Scene from Meyerbeers "L Etoile du Nord, "at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)
1608082 Scene from Meyerbeers " L Etoile du Nord, " at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Urias and Vasco di Gama (chromolitho)
734724 Urias and Vasco di Gama (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urias and Vasco di Gama)

The Prophet
LLM454576 The Prophet by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prophet. Illustration for The Great Operas edited by James W Buel (Societe Universelle Lyrique)

L Africane, Act IV scene iii
LLM454569 L Africane, Act IV scene iii by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Africane, Act IV scene iii)

Mephistopheles and Nelusco (chromolitho)
734721 Mephistopheles and Nelusco (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mephistopheles and Nelusco)

Mademoiselle Jenny Lind as "Alice, "and Herr Staudigl as "Bertram
1095874 Mademoiselle Jenny Lind as " Alice, " and Herr Staudigl as " Bertram, " in Meyerbeers Opera of " Roberto il Diavolo

Scene from Meyerbeers Opera of "Le Prophete, "at the Royal Italian Opera, the Coronation (engraving)
1096330 Scene from Meyerbeers Opera of " Le Prophete, " at the Royal Italian Opera, the Coronation (engraving) by English School

Robert the Devil, Act III scene iii (gravure)
666892 Robert the Devil, Act III scene iii (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert the Devil, Act III scene iii)

Meyerbeer, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Meyerbeer, 1845. Portrait of German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer. At seven years of age he already performed on the piano at public concerts...At eighteen years of age he produced his first opera...Our

Meyerbeer, Giacomo 1791-1864
Giacomo Meyerbeer. German opera composer of Jewish descent. Despised by Richard Wagner. Date: 1791-1864

PALACE CONCERT PROGRAMME
Programme of a concert at Buckingham Palace featuring music by Beethoven, Donizetti, Verdi, Wagner, Gounod, Boito, Gluck, Jules Cohen, Benedict and Meyerbeer Date: 29 June 1880

Louis Gueymard (1822-1880) as Robert le Diable, 1857. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Louis Gueymard (1822-1880) as Robert le Diable, 1857

The Ballet from Robert le Diable, 1871. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Ballet from " Robert le Diable", 1871

Watercolor representing the interior of the Gran Teatro del Liceo, study for the work The Prophet by Meyerbeer

The Ballet Scene from Meyerbeers Opera Robert Le Diable (Ballet of the Nuns), 1876. Found in the Collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Portrait of the composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), 1830s. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Meyerbeer. 1895. Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), German opera composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume II by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Giacomo Meyerbeer, German opera composer. Artist: Nadar
Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864), German opera composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Giacomo Meyerbeer, Born Jacob Liebmann Beer, 1791 A

Jenny Lind as Alice in Roberto il Diavolo
Jenny Lind (1820-1887), Swedish operatic soprano, in the role of Alice in Roberto il Diavolo (Robert le Diable, Robert the Devil) by Meyerbeer. circa 1847

Three women in various costumes, including Mlle Lise Noblet (left) in La Sylphide (ballet by Taglioni), and Madame Laure Cinti-Damoreau (right) as Isabelle in Robert the Devil (opera by Meyerbeer)

Dinorah / Meyerbeer 1859
A dramatic scene from Meyerbeers opera Dinorah: a branch has broken and the heroine is in danger of falling into a raging flood. Date: 1859

Mocker as Danilowitz in Meyerbeers comic opera L Etoile du Nord (The North Star).. Toussaint-Eugene-Ernest Mocker was a French tenor

Pierre Loti Photo
PIERRE LOTI - French sailor and writer, also singer - here he is as Raoul de Nangis in Meyerbeers Les Huguenots, in 1908. But best known for his book Les pecheurs d Islande. Date: 1850-1923

MEYERBEER
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German musician Date: 1791 - 1864

GIACOMO MEYERBEER (1791-1864). German composer

Theatre Italien
1830: The Theatre Italien (Opera) in Paris, associated with composers Meyerbeer, Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

(1791-1864). German composer. Wood engraving, English, 1855
GIACOMO MEYERBEER (1791-1864). German composer. Wood engraving, English, 1855

Parade auf dem Opernplatz (Berlin), 1824-1830 Between brown and white horse: Alexander von Humboldt (left), Giacomo Meyerbeer (right), above the white horse, Gaspare Spontini

The Ballet Scene from Meyerbeers Opera Roberto il Diavolo, 1876. Edgar Desgas (1834-1917) French Impressionist painter

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864) (Jakob Liebmann Beer) German composer who settled in Paris and established himself as a foremost composer of Frrench grand opera

Meyerbeer, Giacomo (1791-1864). German opera composer. Meyerbeers exequies at the North Station of Paris. Image published in

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Meyerbeer, a renowned composer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of opera. His works, such as "Les Huguenots" and "Die Afrikanerin, " captivated audiences with their grandeur and emotional depth. This Efg postcard showcases Meyerbeer's genius, featuring scenes from various acts of his operas. In Act 3 of "Die Afrikanerin, " depicted in a vibrant chromolitho print, the stage comes alive with dramatic intensity. The characters' emotions are palpable as they navigate love and betrayal against a backdrop of exotic landscapes. Moving to Act 4 (II), another chromolitho print transports us deeper into the story's climax. Here, tension reaches its peak as secrets unravel and fates intertwine. Meyerbeer's masterful composition heightens every moment, leaving audiences breathless. Act 4 (I) presents yet another captivating scene in this series of chromolithos. The colors burst forth from the page, mirroring the passion that permeates Meyerbeer's music. Each stroke captures the essence of his artistry - bold and evocative. The enchanting Act 2 takes center stage in another stunning chromolitho print. As melodies soar through the air, we are transported to a world where love blossoms amidst political turmoil. Meyerbeer's ability to blend romance with historical context is truly remarkable. Finally, Act 5 brings this visual journey to a close in yet another mesmerizing chromolitho print. The culmination of all that has transpired throughout these acts leaves us spellbound by both Meyerbeer's storytelling prowess and his musical brilliance. Beyond his compositions lie portraits capturing key figures who brought his operas to life on stage: Mlle Julia Bennati embodies Batilde in Les Noces d'Olivette while Treillet-Nathan immortalizes Valentine through an exquisite engraving.