Ecrivain Collection

Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo)
1700702 Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Renaud Camus, June 7, 2007
SOB4919716 Renaud Camus, June 7, 2007 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Renaud Camus, June 7, 2007); © Sophie Bassouls. All rights reserved 2024.

Walter Siti, June 29, 2012
SOB4930144 Walter Siti, June 29, 2012 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Walter Siti, June 29, 2012); © Sophie Bassouls. All rights reserved 2024.

Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving)
8899815 Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving) by Portuguese School, (17th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote of La Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha)

Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo)
8615300 Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo); (add.info.: Cover of an early Cassell and Company edition (early 20th century)

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PCT5618318 gut9861; (add.info.: Portrait de la courtisane, femme d'esprit, epistoliere et femme de lettres francaise Anne "Ninon" de l'Enclos)

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PCT5618317 gut9860; (add.info.: Portrait de Jean Baptiste Poquelin, dit Moliere (1622-1673) plume a la main, en train d'ecrire une de ses pieces de theatre - Gravure extraite de l'Histoire de

Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving)
7418365 Moliere at Louis XIV's table, in front of his library filled with books, 1891 (Engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere at Louis XIV's table)

Henry Carey (1687-1743) English musician and poet, 17th century (engraving)
1703461 Henry Carey (1687-1743) English musician and poet, 17th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century).

Blaise Pascal (1623-62) French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and theologian, 1820 (engraving)
1730429 Blaise Pascal (1623-62) French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and theologian, 1820 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Allais 1820).

Alexandre Dumas Pere, French writer, 1830 (engraving)
1729170 Alexandre Dumas Pere, French writer, 1830 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Motte after Deveria).

Portrait of French poet, Charles Baudelaire, 19th century (photo)
1708833 Portrait of French poet, Charles Baudelaire, 19th century (photo).

Portrait of French poet, Charles Baudelaire (engraving)
1735066 Portrait of French poet, Charles Baudelaire (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Maurand).

Andre Malraux French novelist, here as a child, c. 1904 (photo)
1732143 Andre Malraux French novelist, here as a child, c. 1904 (photo); (add.info.: Andre Malraux (1901-1976) french novelist, here as a child, c. 1904).

Roger de Beauvoir (1806-1866) French novelist and playwright, engraving
1721615 Roger de Beauvoir (1806-1866) French novelist and playwright, engraving; (add.info.: Roger de Beauvoir (1806-1866) french novelist and playwright, engraving).

Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011
SOB4924827 Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011); © Sophie Bassouls

Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011
SOB4924694 Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011); © Sophie Bassouls

Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011
SOB4924622 Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Olivier Poivre D'Arvor, June 25, 2011); © Sophie Bassouls

Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976
SOB4825463 Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976 by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); (add.info.: Portrait of Jerzy Kosinski, May 7, 1976 ); © Sophie Bassouls

Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood)
8683011 Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Didier Daeninckx, June 15, 2007
SOB4847987 Didier Daeninckx, June 15, 2007 by Martin, Henri Jean Guillaume (1860-1943); (add.info.: Didier Daeninckx, June 15, 2007); © Sophie Bassouls. All rights reserved 2024.

Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain
GIA5036518 Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain, d'apres une miniature d'un manuscrit de 1497

Portrait of Lafontaine (Henry Lafontaine, dit) (1824-1898), French comedian and playwright
JEB4838194 Portrait of Lafontaine (Henry Lafontaine, dit) (1824-1898), French comedian and playwright, member of the Comedie Francaise

Portrait of Andre Theuriet (1833-1907), French novelist, poet and academician. Photography late 19th century
JEB4837516 Portrait of Andre Theuriet (1833-1907), French novelist, poet and academician. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Andre Theuriet (1833-1907), French novelist

Portrait of Jean Rameau (pseudonym Laurent Labaigt) (1859-1942), French poet and writer. Photography late 19th century
JEB4837358 Portrait of Jean Rameau (pseudonym Laurent Labaigt) (1859-1942), French poet and writer. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info)

Portrait of Francesco Mario Grapaldi (1465-1515), Italian poet and philosopher. Ambidextrous writing position
JEB4825989 Portrait of Francesco Mario Grapaldi (1465-1515), Italian poet and philosopher. Ambidextrous writing position.; Bibliotheque Mejanes, Aix-en-Provence, France; © Jean Bernard

Portrait of Caroline Remy dit Severine (1855-1929), French writer and critic ("Le Cree du Peuple")
JEB4836808 Portrait of Caroline Remy dit Severine (1855-1929), French writer and critic ("Le Cree du Peuple", La "Fronde" and "l'Humanite")

Portrait of Victor Cherbuliez (1829-1899), French novelist, playwright, essayist, literary critic and academician
JEB4836794 Portrait of Victor Cherbuliez (1829-1899), French novelist, playwright, essayist, literary critic and academician

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934509 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Musician of the Andouillicc Armee - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4934941 Musician of the Andouillicc Armee - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Niphlaseth - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4934914 Niphlaseth - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4934792 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934535 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4935552 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order""

Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene
VEN5027485 Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene. Latin translation by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440-1494)

Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, English lawyer, author, statesman (1478-1535)
FLO4645783 Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII, English lawyer, author, statesman (1478-1535). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Francis Bartolozzi after Hans Holbein

Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer, 1770-1807. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul
FLO4572594 Sophie Ristaud Cottin, French writer, 1770-1807. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Indian costumes and vehicles, circa 1800. Hindu pandit or scholar 1, a Muslim fakir 2, a writer with palm paper 3
FLO4576348 Indian costumes and vehicles, circa 1800. Hindu pandit or scholar 1, a Muslim fakir 2, a writer with palm paper 3, idol chariot decorated with Hindu gods 4

A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in
FLO4565902 A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in the pen (Bath, England) - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Thomas Weaver, English poet, 17th century. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating
FLO4637206 Thomas Weaver, English poet, 17th century. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of England, London, 1792-1812

Thomas Flatman, English poet and miniature painter, 1635-1688. Engraved by Godefroy from a miniature portrait by
FLO4636872 Thomas Flatman, English poet and miniature painter, 1635-1688. Engraved by Godefroy from a miniature portrait by Flatman, 1661

Edmund Elys or Ellis, English clergy, poet and writer, 1633-1708. Copperplate engraving after W
FLO4636587 Edmund Elys or Ellis, English clergy, poet and writer, 1633-1708. Copperplate engraving after W. Faithorne, from William Richardson's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical

Samuel Daniel, Groom of his Majesty's Privy Chamber, poet and author of the masque
FLO4636538 Samuel Daniel, Groom of his Majesty's Privy Chamber, poet and author of the masque, the Tethys Festival or The Queenes Wake for Queen Elizabeth I, Whitehall, 1610

Thomas Neale, Thomae Nigelli, author of Directions to Travel, 1643. Portrait by William Marshall from John May's
FLO4636490 Thomas Neale, Thomae Nigelli, author of Directions to Travel, 1643. Portrait by William Marshall from John May's Life of Erasmus, 1642

General Hugo Crompton, poet and author of Pierides, or, the Muses Mount, 1658
FLO4636862 General Hugo Crompton, poet and author of Pierides, or, the Muses Mount, 1658. Copperplate engraving from William Richard's Portraits Illustrating Granger's Biographical History of

Sir Thomas Urquhart (Cromarty Urchard), (1611-1660) author of Epigrams Divine and Moral
FLO4636755 Sir Thomas Urquhart (Cromarty Urchard), (1611-1660) author of Epigrams Divine and Moral. Portrait from the book drawn from the life by George Glover

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

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"Ecrivain: A Tapestry of Literary Encounters and Artistic Connections" In the bustling city of Berlin, 1930, a captivating photograph captures the meeting of two intellectual giants - Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore. Their animated conversation symbolizes the fusion of science and literature, bridging worlds with their profound ideas. Meanwhile, in another corner of history, an enchanting image unfolds as Marilyn Monroe graces Arthur Miller's side alongside Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. The convergence of Hollywood icons ignites a spark that illuminates both stage and screen. Don Quixote takes center stage in an advertisement for Globeol, fortifying minds with its timeless tale. This artistic illustration from around 1916 serves as a reminder that even fictional characters can inspire real-life triumphs. The "Groupe des Six, " guided by Jean Cocteau's piano melodies, showcases the harmonious collaboration between Darius Milhaud, Georges Auric, Arthur Honegger, Germaine Tailleferre, Francis Poulenc, and Louis Durey. Together they compose symphonies that resonate through time. Cinema intertwines with Cocteau-Melville to create masterpieces on celluloid. Their visionary storytelling transports audiences into realms where dreams merge seamlessly with reality. Ernest Miller Hemingway embarks on a Venetian adventure in 1948 accompanied by his wife Mary Welsh. Venice becomes their muse as they wander through its labyrinthine streets while Hemingway weaves tales destined to become literary classics. London Airport witnesses yet another iconic duo as Marilyn Monroe arrives hand-in-hand with Arthur Miller. Love blossoms amidst flashing cameras capturing their magnetic presence in every frame. A vivid oil painting commemorates Alexandre Dumas' voyage from Paris to Cadiz in 1846 alongside his friends. Brushstrokes immortalize moments filled with laughter and camaraderie, forever capturing the spirit of their journey.