Barbe Bleue Collection

Cover of score of Bluebeard opera by Jacques Offenbach, published in Paris c. 1866
1713819 Cover of score of Bluebeard opera by Jacques Offenbach, published in Paris c. 1866; (add.info.: Cover of score of Bluebeard opera by Jacques Offenbach, published in Paris c. 1866).

Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
PER190841 Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection

Costumes of Raoul and Isaure, from the opera Raoul Barbe-Bleue
694909 Costumes of Raoul and Isaure, from the opera Raoul Barbe-Bleue, 1790 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
PER190843 Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Blue Beard, two ladies looking (chromolitho)
732859 Blue Beard, two ladies looking (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Beard, two ladies looking.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Blue Beard, Holding Key (chromolitho)
732858 Blue Beard, Holding Key (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Beard, Holding Key.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Bluebeard (chromolitho)
734475 Bluebeard (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebeard. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

O Sister Anne, do you nothing see?, illustration for Bluebeard
PER190840 O Sister Anne, do you nothing see?, illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) (colour engraving) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soeur Anne)

Comic Strip - Blue Beard (chromolitho)
732884 Comic Strip - Blue Beard (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic Strip - Blue Beard.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving)
PER190842 Illustration for Bluebeard by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) 1893 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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Barbe Bleue, also known as Bluebeard, is a famous French folktale that has been passed down through generations. The story revolves around a wealthy and mysterious nobleman who marries several women but mysteriously disappears shortly after their weddings. His latest wife, curious about his past, discovers a room in his castle filled with the bodies of his previous wives. Shocked and terrified, she tries to escape but is caught by Bluebeard before she can flee. The tale serves as a cautionary warning about the dangers of curiosity and the consequences of disobeying one's husband and has been adapted into various forms of media including literature, opera, ballet, and film. Despite its dark themes, the story continues to captivate audiences with its suspenseful plot twists and moral lessons. It reminds us to be wary of those who may hide sinister secrets behind their charming facade. So next time you hear the name "Barbe Bleue," remember the chilling tale it represents and heed its timeless message about trust, betrayal, and consequences.