French Author Collection

The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving)
WYN138844 The Marquis de Sade (1740-1814) in Prison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sketch in the Gardens at Aulnay, 1817 (w / c on paper)
XIR214276 Sketch in the Gardens at Aulnay, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Forbes, James (1749-1819); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux

Ninon de Lenclos or Anne " Ninon" de l'Enclos, 1616-1705, French author
FLO4572067 Ninon de Lenclos or Anne " Ninon" de l'Enclos, 1616-1705, French author, courtesan and patron of the young Moliere and Voltaire

Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
BLT252739 Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (see also 215403) (b / w photo)
CHT215405 Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (see also 215403) (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (b / w photo)
CHT215403 Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper
BLT252740 Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper
BLT252738 Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Portrait of Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas)
CHT245011 Portrait of Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Musee Voltaire, Ferney, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Jules de Goncourt (1830-70) from Journal by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt
CHT215478 Jules de Goncourt (1830-70) from Journal by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt, 29th April 1857, engraved by Charles Maurand (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goncourt

Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) and his Study (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT200429 Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) and his Study (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Title page of Histoire de la Grandeur et de la Decadence de Cesar Birotteau
BLT252741 Title page of Histoire de la Grandeur et de la Decadence de Cesar Birotteau, 1839 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France

Guy de Maupassant (1850-93), engraved by Victor Augustin Michel (1828-91) (litho
CHT200430 Guy de Maupassant (1850-93), engraved by Victor Augustin Michel (1828-91) (litho) (b/w photo) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Poster depicting Colette Willy (1873-1954) (colour litho)
MTL197240 Poster depicting Colette Willy (1873-1954) (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Seated Statue of Voltaire (1694-1778) 1776 (marble)
XIR181279 Seated Statue of Voltaire (1694-1778) 1776 (marble) by Pigalle, Jean-Baptiste (1714-85); height: 150 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire; ); French

Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902) from the front cover of La Revue Illustree
CHT170438 Portrait of Emile Zola (1840-1902) from the front cover of La Revue Illustree, engraved by Florian, 15th February 1887 (colour litho) by La Barre

Bust of Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778) 1778 (marble)
XIR27645 Bust of Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778) 1778 (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); height: 64 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Title page of Le Medecin de Campagne, 1833, published by Mame Delaunay
BLT252737 Title page of Le Medecin de Campagne, 1833, published by Mame Delaunay, Paris (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) late 19th century (b / w photo)
CHT217890 Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); I.N.R.P

Alexandre Dumas Pere (1803-70) as a Young Man, c. 1825-30 (oil on canvas)
CHT242492 Alexandre Dumas Pere (1803-70) as a Young Man, c.1825-30 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, (Ferdinand Victor) Eugene (1798-1863) (attr)

Henri Martin (1810-83), from Galerie Contemporaine, c. 1874-78 (b / w photo)
STC129158 Henri Martin (1810-83), from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Francois Mauriac (1885-1970) as a child (b / w photo)
NUL201179 Francois Mauriac (1885-1970) as a child (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Salon of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 21 rue de Clichy, illustration from La Chronique
XIR166019 The Salon of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 21 rue de Clichy, illustration from La Chronique Illustree (colour litho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Alphonse Daudet (1840-97) and his daughter Edmee, 1891 (oil on canvas)
XIR82832 Portrait of Alphonse Daudet (1840-97) and his daughter Edmee, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Carriere, Eugene (1849-1906); 90x116.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Moliere (1622-73) as St. John the Baptist (gouache on paper)
XIR245150 Moliere (1622-73) as St. John the Baptist (gouache on paper) by French School, (17th century); Musee de Vulliod Saint-Germain, Pezenas, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) (pencil on paper)d(b / w photo)
XIR217891 Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) (pencil on paper)d(b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Apotheosis of Voltaire, 1778 (oil on canvas)
XIR211721 The Apotheosis of Voltaire, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Dardel, Robert Guillaume (1749-1821); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Blanca and Abon Hamet in the Gardens of the Alhambra, from Le Dernier des Abencerages
XIR212862 Blanca and Abon Hamet in the Gardens of the Alhambra, from Le Dernier des Abencerages by Francois Rene (1768-1848) Vicomte de Chateaubriand (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School

The Prayer of Voltaire (coloured engraving)
XIR201651 The Prayer of Voltaire (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Jules Verne (1828-1905) (litho)
KW237053 Jules Verne (1828-1905) (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Around the World in Eighty Days; Journey to the Centre of the Earth; 20)

The Last Moments of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 22nd May 1885, engraved by Adrien Marie
XIR180404 The Last Moments of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 22nd May 1885, engraved by Adrien Marie (1848-91) 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Nadar

Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-85) on his deathbed, 22nd May 1885 (oil on canvas)
XIR179340 Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-85) on his deathbed, 22nd May 1885 (oil on canvas) by Saubes, Leon Daniel (1855-1922); 41.5x53 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

Edmond de Goncourt (1822-86) and Jules de Goncourt (1830-70) in a box at the theatre
XIR164788 Edmond de Goncourt (1822-86) and Jules de Goncourt (1830-70) in a box at the theatre, 1853 (litho) (b/w photo) by Gavarni

The Levee of Voltaire at Ferney, after 1759 (oil on canvas)
XIR157736 The Levee of Voltaire at Ferney, after 1759 (oil on canvas) by Huber, Jean (1721-86); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of the Young Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas)
XIR154627 Portrait of the Young Voltaire (1694-1778) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; French, out of copyright

Alexandre Dumas Pere (1802-70) (engraving)
KW129228 Alexandre Dumas Pere (1802-70) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

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"Exploring the World of French Literature: A Glimpse into the Lives and Works of Renowned Authors" Step into the enchanting world of French literature as we delve into the captivating works and lives of celebrated authors. From picturesque sketches to thought-provoking fragments, these hints offer a glimpse into their artistic minds. In "Sketch in the Gardens at Aulnay, 1817, " we witness an exquisite watercolor on paper that transports us to a serene oasis. The strokes reveal a moment frozen in time, capturing nature's beauty through the eyes of an enigmatic French author. Turning over a page from the album "Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833, " penned with meticulous precision and ink on paper, we are invited to explore profound musings and contemplations. Each stroke carries weighty thoughts that ignite our own imagination. A timeless black-and-white photograph showcases Colette (1873-1954), her poised figure exuding confidence as she poses for eternity. This iconic image captures her spirit and allure, leaving us yearning for more insights into her extraordinary life. Another striking monochrome portrait reveals Voltaire (1694-1778), his penetrating gaze reflecting his intellectual prowess. The oil-on-canvas masterpiece immortalizes this influential French philosopher whose ideas continue to shape society today. Jules de Goncourt (1830-70) emerges from pages filled with intimate journal entries by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt themselves. Through their words, we gain access to Jules' innermost thoughts and experiences during his tragically short existence. Guy de Maupassant (1850-93) invites us inside his study through an evocative engraving captured in black-and-white photography, and is here where he crafted tales that would leave readers spellbound—a testament to his literary genius.