Boieldieu Collection

Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883). Creator: Petit, Pierre (1598-1677)
Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883). Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Tenor singer Huet as the Caliph in The Caliph
Tenor singer Louis-Auguste Huet as Calife in the comic opera Le Calife de Bagdad by Francois Adrien Boieldieu, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

French opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Opera Comique, Paris

Jenny Vertpre as Le petit chaperon in
Actress and singer Jenny Vertpre (Francoise Fann Vausgien, 1797-1865) as Le petit chaperon in the comic opera le Petit Chaperon Rouge by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Theatre de la Porte St

Boieldieu, La Dame Blanche (chromolitho)
667104 Boieldieu, La Dame Blanche (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boieldieu, La Dame Blanche. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Boieldieu, compositeur de musique (coloured photo)
975094 Boieldieu, compositeur de musique (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boieldieu, compositeur de musique)

Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834) French composer, mainly of operas, often called the French Mozart. Lithograph after Henri-Francois Riesener

WW1, Rouen, France, British Post Office and Boieldieu Statue
WW1, Rouen, France, British Post Office and Statue of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, French Composer. Date: 1917

Portrait of the composer Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834), 1845. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu (1815-1883), 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834), 1800s. Found in the Collection of Eotvos Lorand Tudomanyegyetem

FRANCOIS ADRIEN BOIELDIEU. (1775-1834). French composer. Oil on canvas by Louis-Leopold Boilly, 1800

The Boieldieu Bridge from St. Sever, Rouen, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Boildieu and Paintings
FRANCOIS ADRIEN BOIELDIEU The French musician is also an assiduous art collector, and draws this caricature of himself returning home with the days catch. Date: 1775 - 1834

Boieldieu, Francois Adrien 1775 - 1834
Francois Adrien Boieldieu. French composer, mainly of operas

DAME BLANCHE - 3
Scenes from his masterpiece, which marks a turning-point in French opera

DAME BLANCHE - 2
Scene from Act 2, Scene 12 : the opera is based on novels by Sir Walter Scott, which explains the kilted gent

DAME BLANCHE - 1
The celebrated duet, highlight of Boieldieus masterpiece which marks a turning-point in French opera

Francois Boieldieu
FRANCOIS BOIELDIEU French musician

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Francois-Adrien Boieldieu, a renowned French composer of the 18th and 19th centuries, left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born in 1775, he displayed prodigious talent from an early age and went on to become one of the most celebrated composers of his time. Boieldieu's compositions spanned various genres, but it was his contributions to opera that truly solidified his legacy. His works showcased a unique blend of melodic beauty and dramatic flair, captivating audiences across Europe. One notable production was "The Caliph, " where tenor singer Huet mesmerized as the Caliph with his powerful voice. In addition to his operatic triumphs, it also composed enchanting melodies for other theatrical productions. Jenny Vertpre brought Le petit chaperon (Little Red Riding Hood) to life through her performance in one such play. Boieldieu's fame extended beyond the stage as well. A chromolitho captured a scene from "La Dame Blanche, " showcasing the grandeur and vibrancy that characterized his compositions. A colored photo further immortalized him as a distinguished composer of music. Throughout history, it has been commemorated through various portraits and statues. Francois-Seraphin Delpech created a striking portrait capturing Boieldieu's essence during the early 19th century. Even during World War I in Rouen, France, amidst turmoil, British Post Office workers found solace near a statue dedicated to this musical genius. His influence continued long after his passing in 1834; artists sought to capture his likeness in portraits throughout different eras like those by Adrien-Louis-Victor Boieldieu or anonymous painters from the 1800s or even later ones like that from 1845. Francois-Adrien Boieldieu remains an iconic figure whose timeless melodies continue to resonate with music lovers worldwide.