Caron De Beaumarchais Collection

Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799) (coloured engraving)
811095 Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799) (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799)

A young boy holds a torch under trees in a garden, at center a man raises both arms, surrounded by male and female figures

A man seated in a chair on a stepped platform holds an audience, two pointing men stand in the foreground, from a series of five illustrations after Jacques Philippe Joseph de Saint-Quentin for The

A man leans toward a woman standing in a doorway at right, at left a seated woman raises both hands, a canopied bed beyond

A man curled up in a chair looks toward another man who approaches him from the left in an interior setting, a woman and a man stand nearby with their hands raised

Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. After Charles Nicolas Cochin II

Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799) French polymath, inventor, playwright, diplomat, spy, publisher, financier and revolutionary

Louise Contat and Joseph Dazincourt, French actors, 1784 (1912). Cut whilst the Marriage de Figaro by Pierre Beaumarchais, the play for wich they are most famous, was being performed

Beaumarchais and The Marriage of Figaro, 1784 (c1900). Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchias (1732-1799) French playwright and satirist

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Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), a man of many talents and accomplishments, is depicted in various scenes and portraits. In one engraving, a young boy holds a torch under the trees in a garden while Caron raises both arms at the center, perhaps symbolizing his innovative spirit. Another image shows him seated on a platform, captivating an audience with his words as two men point towards him, emphasizing his influential presence. A moment of intrigue unfolds as he leans towards a woman standing in a doorway while another seated woman raises her hand nearby. In contrast to these lively interactions, we see Caron curled up in thought within the comfort of his chair. His gaze meets that of another man approaching from the left, hinting at intellectual discussions or potential collaborations. Portraits by Augustin de Saint-Aubin showcase Caron's dignified appearance and capture his essence during different periods of time. The significance extends beyond mere images; he was instrumental in shaping French theater history. Depicted alongside Louise Contat and Joseph Dazincourt, renowned French actors from 1784, it becomes evident that Caron's influence extended to the stage as well. The famous play "The Marriage of Figaro, " written by Beaumarchais himself in 1784, further solidifies his legacy as an accomplished playwright. These visual representations serve as glimpses into the life and multifaceted character of P. A.