Viardot Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910), 1840s. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Creator: Disdéri, André Adolphe-Eugène (1819-1889)
Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Private Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the singer and composer Pauline Viardot (1821-1910). Private Collection

Self-Portrait. Creator: Viardot-Garcia, Pauline (1821-1910)
Self-Portrait. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Pauline Viardot Gambling at Baden-Baden, 1862. Creator: Gustave Doré
Pauline Viardot Gambling at Baden-Baden, 1862

Portrait of the composer Henri Brod (1799-1839). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Henri Brod (1799-1839), 1835. Private Collection

The Musical Soiree at the Pauline Viardot-Garcias Salon, 1853. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Pauline Viardot as Orfeo in the opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Ch, Gluck, 1890
Pauline Viardot as Orfeo in the opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Ch. Gluck, 1890. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the writer Louis Viardot (1800-1883), 1839-1840. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Counts and Fairies in the Turgenevs Salon in Baden-Baden. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

Portrait of the singer and composer Michelle Pauline Viardot-Garcia (1821-1910), 1843-1845. Found in the collection of the State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

The Musical Soiree at Pauline Viardot-Garcia. Artist: Anonymous
The Musical Soiree at Pauline Viardot-Garcia. From a private collection

Pauline Viardot-Garcia
A singer and composer whose musical and dramatic gifts were greatly acclaimed. As well as her singing career, she founf time to compose four operettas and much vocal music

Verdi / Trovatore / Iln 1855
IL TROVATORE a scene from the first London performance of the opera at Covent Garden in May 1855 - Pauline Viardot was one of the performers Date: 1855

GIUDITTA PASTA (1798-1865). Nee Negri. Italian operatic soprano. Drawing, 1831, by Leon Viardot

PAULINE VIARDOT-GARCIA (1821-1910). French mezzo-soprano. Madame Viardot-Garcia and Senor Marini in the Opera of Les Huguenots at the Royal Italian Opera in London

Viardot in Sapho-Gounod
The 1st Act. Pauline Viardot- Garcia as Sapho, M.Gaymard as Phaon, M.Bremond as Pytheas and M.Marie as Alcee, performing at the Theatre de L Opera. Date: 1851

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"Pauline Viardot: A Musical Journey through Time" Step into the world of Pauline Viardot, a renowned singer and composer of the 19th century. In this captivating portrait from the 1840s, we catch a glimpse of her talent and beauty that captivated audiences worldwide. But Viardot was not only an exceptional artist; she was also a talented painter. Her self-portrait showcases her artistic prowess and reveals another facet of her creative genius. In "Pauline Viardot Gambling at Baden-Baden, " an artwork by Gustave Doré, we see a different side to this multifaceted woman. Known for her love of entertainment, here she indulges in the excitement and thrill of gambling, adding yet another layer to her intriguing persona. Viardot's circle included many influential composers like Henri Brod. His portrait captures their close friendship and mutual admiration as they collaborated on numerous musical endeavors. The vibrant atmosphere at "The Musical Soiree at the Pauline Viardot-Garcias Salon" is palpable in this enchanting painting from 1853. Here, artists gather to celebrate music and revel in each other's company under Viardot's gracious hospitality. Viardot's versatility shines through as she takes on the role of Orfeo in Gluck's opera "Orpheo ed Euridice. " This portrayal exemplifies her ability to embody diverse characters with passion and conviction. Beyond music, artistry ran deep within the Viardots' family veins. Louis Viardot, a writer himself, shares his wife's intellectual pursuits while posing for his own captivating portrait. Join us as we step into Turgenev's salon in Baden-Baden where counts mingle with fairies amidst lively conversations about literature and culture—a testament to Pauline Viardot-Garcia’s influence beyond just music.