Mephisto Collection

Mephisto (Consul Dahlander), 1884. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mephisto (Consul Dahlander), 1884

Marguerite holding her dead child, c1846. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Marguerite holding her dead child, c1846

"Faust"at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. Creator: Walter Wilson
" Faust" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870 / 86. Creator: Adolphe Monticelli
Mephisto from the Opera Faust, 1870/86

Hunting in Morocco (engraving)
1595828 Hunting in Morocco (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting in Morocco)

The Pact with the Devil, mid 19th century (wood)
CHT173725 The Pact with the Devil, mid 19th century (wood) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Fancy dress costume for Mephistopheles, from L Art du Travestissement
CHT173752 Fancy dress costume for Mephistopheles, from L Art du Travestissement by Leon Salut, 1885 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Gretchen in the Cathedral, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
3959949 Gretchen in the Cathedral, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 56.1 x 46.6 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In " Faust)

Poster advertising the Ideal typewriter (colour litho)
PER206012 Poster advertising the Ideal typewriter (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Costume design for The Devil in Love, a ballet after the original work by
CHT173733 Costume design for The Devil in Love, a ballet after the original work by Jacques Cazotte (1719-92) 1840 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Lormier

Front cover for the score of The Damnation of Faust
CHT167367 Front cover for the score of The Damnation of Faust by Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (colour litho) by Fraipont, Georges (1873-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mephistopheles dans les airs (frontispiece from Faust), 1828 (litho on chine colle)
996330 Mephistopheles dans les airs (frontispiece from Faust), 1828 (litho on chine colle) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 27.6x23.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Carnations and Picotees (chromolitho)
5219636 Carnations and Picotees (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnations and Picotees)

Christmas in the theatre, Mephisto behind the Scenes (engraving)
1036201 Christmas in the theatre, Mephisto behind the Scenes (engraving) by Grutzner, Eduard von (1846-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in the theatre)

Faust and Mephistopheles in the Harz Mountains, 1827 (litho)
1067880 Faust and Mephistopheles in the Harz Mountains, 1827 (litho) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 24.1x20.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Characters on a Deck with Faust and Mephisto; Personnages sur une Terrasse avec Fauste et
653380 Characters on a Deck with Faust and Mephisto; Personnages sur une Terrasse avec Fauste et Mephisto, c.1875-1880 (oil on canvas) by Monticelli

Reproduction of a poster advertising Mevisto, at La Scala, 1891 (colour litho)
STC139172 Reproduction of a poster advertising Mevisto, at La Scala, 1891 (colour litho) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 179x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas)
3959948 The Witches Sabbath, 1831-33 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 32.3 x 40.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Grigory Grigoryevich Ge (1867-1942) as Mephistopheles. Creator: Repin
Grigory Grigoryevich Ge (1867-1942) as Mephistopheles. Private Collection

Still from the film Faust with Emil Jannings, 1926 (b / w photo)
RYS336055 Still from the film " Faust" with Emil Jannings, 1926 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emil Jannings (1884-1950); ); German

Portrait of Grigory Grigoryevich Ge (1867-1942) as Mephistopheles, 1890s. Private Collection

Fantastic Adventures - The house that hate build
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, January 1953, featuring the story The house that hate build by Peter Dakin. A huge weird looking face appeared in the distance watching how two men trying to rescue

Mephisto The Mysterious
Promotional postcard for Mephisto The Mysterious The Worlds Most Marvellous Illusionist. In a bewildering Phantasy of Modern Miracles

An odd tradition of the 1st January in the Parisian theatres, the Fireman Kiss
XIR661378 An odd tradition of the 1st January in the Parisian theatres, the Fireman Kiss, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Poster for les representations de Mevisto a la Scala. Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941), Artist

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"Mephisto: The Enigmatic Figure of Faust's Temptation" Mephisto, the iconic character from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's masterpiece "Faust, " has captivated audiences for centuries. With his devilish charm and cunning wit, Mephisto represents the eternal struggle between good and evil. In 1886, Walter Wilson brought Mephisto to life on stage at the Lyceum Theatre in a production of "Faust. " This portrayal showcased the character's seductive nature and sinister allure. Meanwhile, Hector Berlioz immortalized Mephisto in his orchestral score for "La Damnation de Faust" with an evocative illustration that captured both his malevolence and magnetism. Adolphe Monticelli's depiction from the opera "Faust" further emphasized his diabolical presence. The artist skillfully conveyed the character's dark energy through vivid colors and bold brushstrokes. But who is this enigmatic figure? Is he merely a symbol of temptation or something more complex? Perhaps we can find clues in unexpected places like a hunting scene in Morocco or even a wood engraving depicting "The Pact with the Devil. " These images hint at Mephisto's ability to entice individuals into making dangerous choices. Even beyond Goethe's original work, Mephisto continues to inspire artists across various mediums. A fancy dress costume designed for L'Art du Travestissement showcases how performers embody this alluring yet treacherous persona. In ballet adaptations such as "The Devil in Love, " costume designers explore different interpretations of this iconic character. Gretchen, one of Faust's ill-fated love interests, finds herself entangled with Mephisto within the confines of a cathedral. An oil painting from around 1850 captures her inner turmoil as she grapples with her desires and the consequences of her actions.