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Sarah Bernhardt: A Timeless Icon of the Stage From her captivating performances to her striking portraits

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1899 (watercolour and gouache on paper)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1899 (watercolour and gouache on paper)
989363 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1899 (watercolour and gouache on paper) by Guirand de Scevola, Lucien (1871-1950); 54.5x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel)
659904 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel) by Robertson, Walford Graham (1867-1948); 43.2x30.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: La Samaritaine, 1897 (lithogrsaph in colours)

La Samaritaine, 1897 (lithogrsaph in colours)
1766958 La Samaritaine, 1897 (lithogrsaph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 173x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Samaritaine. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Gismonda, Theatre de la Renaissance, 1894 (lithograph in colours)

Gismonda, Theatre de la Renaissance, 1894 (lithograph in colours)
1766905 Gismonda, Theatre de la Renaissance, 1894 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 216x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gismonda, Theatre de la Renaissance)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph)

A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph)
1770160 A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 41x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, 1890s, 1890 (albumen print)

Sarah Bernhardt, 1890s, 1890 (albumen print)
1769884 Sarah Bernhardt, 1890s, 1890 (albumen print) by French School, (19th century); 17.1x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt, 1890s. W. S)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours)

La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours)
1195187 La Plume, featuring Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 61x42.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Lorenzaccio, depicting the standing figure of Sarah Bernhardt in the role

Lorenzaccio, depicting the standing figure of Sarah Bernhardt in the role
1195121 Lorenzaccio, depicting the standing figure of Sarah Bernhardt in the role, 1896 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Princess Lointaine, 1904 (colour lithograph)

Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Princess Lointaine, 1904 (colour lithograph)
1195280 Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Princess Lointaine, 1904 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 69.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Female Nude in the Armchair (The Actress Gertrud Eysoldt)

Female Nude in the Armchair (The Actress Gertrud Eysoldt)
824417 Female Nude in the Armchair (The Actress Gertrud Eysoldt); Weiblicher Halbakt im Sessel (Die Schauspielerin Gertrud Eysoldt), 1914 (oil on canvas) by Corinth

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Sarah Bernhardt as Pierrot, (oil on canvas)

Sarah Bernhardt as Pierrot, (oil on canvas)
1197604 Sarah Bernhardt as Pierrot, (oil on canvas) by Nittis, Giuseppe or Joseph de (1846-84); 66x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Portrait of Lillie Langtry, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lillie Langtry, 1884 (oil on canvas)
1199551 Portrait of Lillie Langtry, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Miles, George Frank (1852-91); 75.9x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, (oil on panel)

A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, (oil on panel)
989733 A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, (oil on panel) by Abbema, Louise (1858-1927); 41x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt. Louise Abbema (1858-1927). Oil on panel

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, Reclining in a Chinois Interior, (oil on canvas)

A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, Reclining in a Chinois Interior, (oil on canvas)
989592 A Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, Reclining in a Chinois Interior, (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 80x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Loves Messenger (Sarah Bernhardt in an Interior), c. 1885 (oil on canvas)

Loves Messenger (Sarah Bernhardt in an Interior), c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
989350 Loves Messenger (Sarah Bernhardt in an Interior), c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 49.5x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c

A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c
991217 A poster for Sarah Bernhardts Farewell American Tour, 1905-1906, c.1905 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 208.3x93.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, American Tour, 1895 (lithograph in colours)

Sarah Bernhardt, American Tour, 1895 (lithograph in colours)
1195122 Sarah Bernhardt, American Tour, 1895 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 197x74 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: La Samaritaine, 1897 (colour lithograph)

La Samaritaine, 1897 (colour lithograph)
991209 La Samaritaine, 1897 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 174x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Samaritaine. Alphonse Marie Mucha (1860-1939). Colour lithograph

Background imageNamed Actress Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, (painted plaster)

Sarah Bernhardt, (painted plaster)
827072 Sarah Bernhardt, (painted plaster) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Painted plaster bust


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Sarah Bernhardt: A Timeless Icon of the Stage From her captivating performances to her striking portraits, Sarah Bernhardt remains an enduring symbol of theatrical brilliance. With a career spanning decades, this named actress enchanted audiences with her undeniable talent and mesmerizing presence. In the delicate watercolour and gouache portrait from 1899, we catch a glimpse of Bernhardt's ethereal beauty. The soft strokes perfectly capture her enigmatic allure, leaving us captivated by her timeless charm. The oil portrait from 1889 showcases another facet of Bernhardt's artistry. Here, she exudes confidence and poise, embodying the essence of a true leading lady. Her piercing gaze seems to penetrate our souls as we become enthralled by her magnetic aura. One cannot discuss Sarah Bernhardt without mentioning her iconic roles. In "Gismonda, " depicted in a lithograph from 1894, she embodies strength and grace as she commands the stage with unparalleled charisma. This portrayal solidified her status as one of the greatest actresses of all time. Bernhardt's influence extended beyond the theatre walls; even film posters paid homage to this legendary figure. A Belgian poster advertising "Casablanca" in 1942 features an enchanting color lithograph capturing Bernhardt's timeless elegance that transcends eras. Photographs also immortalize moments from Bernhardt's life offstage. An albumen print from the 1890s reveals glimpses into her private world—a woman both enigmatic and vulnerable at once—adding depth to our understanding of this multifaceted artist. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by Sarah Bernhardt’s magnetic presence on stage. In La Plume magazine’s lithograph from 1896 featuring Bernhardt herself gracing its cover page, we witness how she became muse for countless creatives who sought to capture her indomitable spirit through their own artistic lenses.