Femme De Lettres Collection

Madame Georges De Peyrebrune, Femme De Lettres, 1848 (b / w photo)
5201559 Madame Georges De Peyrebrune, Femme De Lettres, 1848 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Georges De Peyrebrune, Femme De Lettres)

Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854 (b / w photo)
5201545 Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854)

Mathilde Serao, Femme De Lettres, 1856 (b / w photo)
5201576 Mathilde Serao, Femme De Lettres, 1856 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mathilde Serao, Femme De Lettres, 1856)

George Sand, Femme De Lettres, 1804-1876 (b / w photo)
5201564 George Sand, Femme De Lettres, 1804-1876 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Sand, Femme De Lettres, 1804-1876)

Miss Maud Gonne, Femme De Lettres, 1866 (b / w photo)
5201575 Miss Maud Gonne, Femme De Lettres, 1866 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Maud Gonne, Femme De Lettres, 1866)

Claudine Alexandrine Guerin (1682-1749) Madame de Tencin (litho)
KW232430 Claudine Alexandrine Guerin (1682-1749) Madame de Tencin (litho) by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas)
XIR191413 Portrait of Claudine Alexandrine Guerin de Tencin (1682-1749) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Dauphinois, Grenoble

Madame du Chatelet-Lomont (oil on canvas)
XIR156598 Madame du Chatelet-Lomont (oil on canvas) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); 45x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Femme de Lettres: A Glimpse into the Literary World" In this captivating collection of black and white photographs, we are transported back in time to meet some remarkable women who left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Madame Georges De Peyrebrune, a woman ahead of her time, captured in 1848 with an air of determination and intellect. Her pen was her weapon as she fearlessly challenged societal norms through her writings. Next, we encounter Madame Jeanne Marni, frozen in time in 1854. With a gaze that speaks volumes, she embodies the essence of a true "femme de lettres. " Her words were like brushstrokes on a canvas, painting vivid pictures for readers to immerse themselves in. Mathilde Serao joins our journey through history with her photograph from 1856. As one of the first female journalists and novelists in Italy, she paved the way for future generations. Her commitment to truth-telling and social justice shines through every line she penned. No discussion about "femmes de lettres" would be complete without mentioning George Sand - a literary icon whose influence spanned from 1804 to 1876. In her portrait from 1856, we see strength and resilience etched onto her face. She defied conventions by adopting male attire but remained unapologetically feminine at heart. Miss Maud Gonne's photograph transports us to 1866 when this Irish poetess graced the literary scene with her powerful verses filled with passion and rebellion against injustice. Through poetry's magic wand, she sought to change hearts and minds. The album Tangoville-sur-Mer reveals glimpses into an ephemeral Greek paradise where Countess Anna de Noailles found inspiration alongside Jean Cocteau and Gabriel d'Annunzio – all poets who dared challenge traditional boundaries.