Colette Collection

WW2 Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe informing suppliers
WW2 Home Front Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe Colette of Swallow Street, London sending information on a printed card to inform suppliers that (likely due to Bomb damage)

COLETTE (1873-1954). Pen name of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette. French writer. Photograph, 1932

Colette / Fantasio 1909
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist Date: 1873 - 1954

Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique
5855452 Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique)

Soprano singer Celestine Darcier as Colette in Jeannot and Colin by Nicolo, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1845
FLO4631194 Soprano singer Celestine Darcier as Colette in Jeannot and Colin by Nicolo, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1845

French writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, 1873-1954) here in mime "Le desir la chimere et
1730215 French writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, 1873-1954) here in mime "Le desir la chimere et l'amour", Paris

The writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, 1873-1954) here in a pantomime "Le desir la chimere et
1729377 The writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette, 1873-1954) here in a pantomime "Le desir la chimere et l'amour" at the theatre of the mathurins 1906; (add.info)

Colette (1873-1954) French writer here in 1907
1702105 Colette (1873-1954) French writer here in 1907 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Colette (1873-1954) french writer here in 1907)

French writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette) 1941 (litho)
1731178 French writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette) 1941 (litho) by Moreau, Luc Albert (1882-1948); (add.info.: French writer Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette)

Willy, caricature from L Assiette au Beurre, No. 101, 7 March, 1903 (colour litho)
XIR415774 Willy, caricature from L Assiette au Beurre, No.101, 7 March, 1903 (colour litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Musee de La Presse, Paris

Scene from the New Opera "La Basoche"at the Royal English Opera (engraving)
1036491 Scene from the New Opera " La Basoche" at the Royal English Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Posters advertising performances of Claudine a Paris at the Theatre Parisiana
498741 Posters advertising performances of Claudine A Paris at the Theatre Parisiana, c.1906-7 (colour litho) by Galice, Louis (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Willy, c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
NUL396470 Willy, c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Gauthier-Villars (1859-1931) French writer

Bonnet a l Iphigenie and chapeau a la Colette
Bonnet a l Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and chapeau a la Colette, straw hat decorated with ribbons

Celestine Darcier as Colette in Jeannot et Colin, 1845
Soprano singer Celestine Darcier as Colette in Jeannot et Colin by Nicolo, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

The priest listens to Colettes preaching (litho)
3655943 The priest listens to Colettes preaching (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The priest listens to Colettes preaching)

Caricature of Colette from her essay on Music-Halls in Vrilles de la Vigne
XJF465726 Caricature of Colette from her essay on Music-Halls in Vrilles de la Vigne, published in La Vie Parisienne, Paris, 1908 (litho) by Gir

Colette, c. 1906-7 (charcoal and pastel)
498739 Colette, c.1906-7 (charcoal and pastel) by Dethomas, Maxime (1867-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sidonie Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) French writer, poet and actress; ); French

Window at Marseilles, 1927 (oil on canvas)
MIB120382 Window at Marseilles, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 64.8x53.3 cm; Private Collection; eWhitford Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Colette when she Acted in Vaudeville (b / w photo)
3627580 Colette when she Acted in Vaudeville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colette when she Acted in Vaudeville)

Guy de Maupassant in a boat with Genevieve Straus and Colette Dumas Lippman, c
ORI1248875 Guy de Maupassant in a boat with Genevieve Straus and Colette Dumas Lippman, c.1889 (b/w photo) by Primoli, Giuseppe (1851-1927); Private Collection; Photo eDoppio; Italian

Portrait of Colette (1873-1954), c. 1905. Creator: Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942)
Portrait of Colette (1873-1954), c. 1905. Found in the Collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) French writer

Collette, French novelist. Colette was the pen-name of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954), who is best known for her novel Gigi (1944)

Saint Colette (1381-1447), c16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original earlier manuscript illustration

The Modern Woman, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

A priest listens to Colettes preaching. Colette of Corbie, P. C. C. 1381 - 1447
A priest listens to Colettes preaching. Colette of Corbie, P.C.C. 1381 - 1447. French abbess and the foundress of the Colettine Poor Clares

Colette. French Writer
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French writer. Date: 1873 - 1954

Colette / Rene Carrere
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist Date: 1873 - 1954

Mlle Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial
Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l Opera Comique.. She wears a shepherdess outfit with pink bodice and skirts over a white full skirt, all trimmed with roses

Colette
Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) - French novelist and performer. Colette (L) and a friend. Date: circa 1905

Couple at the Cambridge Uni Conservative ball
A couple - Miss Colette Hinedson and Mr Leslie Thornton-Wallis - dancing the samba (apparently!) at the Cambridge University Conservative Association Ball. Date: 1949

Colette / Postcard / Dogs
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist with her dogs Date: 1873 - 1954

St Colette in Ecstasy
SAINTE COLETTE French nun Nicolette Boylet (1381-1447) falls into ecstasy while travelling between Besancon and Auxonne Date: circa 1440

Lady Constance Malleson (stage name Colette O Niel, 18951975), British writer and actress. Daughter of Priscilla Countess of Annesley. Appearing as Phrynette in L Enfant Prodigue

Colette Photo
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY COLETTE French writer photographed on her 65th birthday. Date: 1873 - 1954

Source Size = 3242 x 2880
SCENE FROM THE NEW OPERA " LA BASOCHE" AT THE ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, Act I. A Public Place in Paris in 1514. Clement Marot (Mr. Ben Davies) disowns his wife Colette (Miss Lucille Hill)

Front jacket cover for the first edition, 1943, of Le Kepi, by Colette
COLETTE: LE KEPI. Front jacket cover for the first edition, 1943, of Le Kepi, by Colette

COLETTE (1873-1954). Pen name of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette. French writer. Drawing by B. F. Dolbin
COLETTE (1873-1954). Pen name of Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette. French writer. Drawing by B.F. Dolbin

COLETTE: FRONTISPIECE, 1932. Frontispiece engraved by Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac, for Sidonie Gabrielle Colettes La Treille Muscate, 1932

Colette / Vie Parisienne
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist: a caricature

Colette / Postcard 1908
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist

Showgirl Colette Jove
Mademoiselle Colette Jove at the Casino de Paris, wearing an elaborate headpiece

Showgirl & Feathers 1926
Colette Damy poses in her costume of many feathers

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"Colette: A Remarkable French Writer and Icon of the 20th Century" Step into the world of Colette, a renowned French writer whose literary prowess captivated readers for generations. Born as Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette in 1873, she left an indelible mark on literature with her pen name "Colette. " In 1909, Colette's novel "Fantasio" showcased her exceptional storytelling skills, solidifying her place among the literary elite. Two years prior to this milestone, in 1907, she was already making waves as a prominent figure in the French writing scene. Not only did Colette excel in writing novels but also dabbled in other artistic endeavors. Her collaboration with Rene Carrere brought forth creative masterpieces that mesmerized audiences. One such instance was when Mlle Lefevre portrayed Colette at the Theatre Imperial – a performance that left spectators spellbound. Despite facing challenges throughout her life, including being caricatured by Willy in L'Assiette au Beurre magazine in 1903 and enduring damage caused during World War II to her cherished café filled with memorabilia from that era; Colette's resilience shone through. During these tumultuous times of war and destruction, posters advertising performances of Claudine à Paris at the Theatre Parisiana served as beacons of hope for those seeking solace amidst chaos. Even though adversity may have surrounded her, it never deterred Colette from pursuing her passion for writing. In fact, a lithograph created by an artist captured her essence perfectly - showcasing how even during wartime (1941), she continued to inspire others through words. Today we remember Colette not only as a talented writer but also as an emblematic figure who defied societal norms and blazed trails for future generations. Her legacy lives on through timeless works that continue to resonate with readers worldwide.