Alphonse Karr Collection

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, 1857-1865. Creator: Pierre Petit
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, 1857-1865. Portrait of Alphonse Karr, a man with a pointed beard. He has black fabric draped over his shoulders as a cape

Residence of Alphonse Karr, Saint-Raphael, Var, France, late 19th century. House of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), French writer and journalist, in the South of France. (Colorised black and white print)

Tiens Dorothée...voilà ou m'a conduit... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tiens Dorothee...voila ou m'a conduit... 1846

Alphonse Karr, 1808 -1890. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alphonse Karr, 1808 -1890. 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), journalist and writer, 1865. Creator: Amelie Burdin
Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), journalist and writer, 1865

Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890). Creator: Disderi
Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890). Private Collection

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (French critic, journalist, and novelist, 1808-1890), c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 2

Nenuphar, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847. Creator: Charles-Michel Geoffroy
Nenuphar, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847

Capucine, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1820-70. 1820-70
Capucine, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1820-70

Pervenche Dessechee, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847. 1847
Pervenche Dessechee, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847

The& Cafe, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847
The & Cafe, from Les Fleurs Animees, 1847

Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes (engraving)
1624222 Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of St Raphael, near Cannes)

Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), 1865. Creator: Burdin, Amelie (1834-?)
Portrait of Alphonse Karr (1808-1890), 1865. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Alphonse Karr, 1850s. Creator: Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
Alphonse Karr, 1850s

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Alphonse Karr, a prominent figure in French literature and journalism, was born in 1808 and passed away in 1890. Known for his wit and critical thinking, Karr made significant contributions to the literary world during his lifetime. This portrait of him captured by Disderi showcases his thoughtful expression and intellectual demeanor. Karr's career as a critic, journalist, and novelist spanned several decades. In this photograph from around 1876, we see a man who has witnessed the evolution of society and culture firsthand. His works often reflected his observations on contemporary issues with sharp insight. One notable creation by Karr is "Les Fleurs Animees" (Animated Flowers), published in 1847. The illustrations by Charles-Michel Geoffroy brought flowers to life through personification. Capucine, Pervenche Dessechee, Nenuphar - these characters showcased Karr's imaginative storytelling abilities. Beyond writing novels and critiques, it also had an eye for artistry himself. Sketches of St Raphael near Cannes demonstrate his talent as an engraver while capturing the beauty of nature. Despite being known for his serious work, there was also a lighthearted side to Alphonse Karr's personality. Caricatures depicting him reveal that he could laugh at himself too. Throughout his life, numerous portraits were created to capture different facets of Alphonse Karr's persona. From lithographs to photographs taken by Disderi or Burdin-Amelie (1834-?), each image offers glimpses into the multifaceted character that he was. Even today, Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr remains an influential figure whose writings continue to inspire readers worldwide with their thought-provoking content and timeless relevance.