Figaro Collection

MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Engraved title page of a vocal score depicting the scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro ( Le Nozze di Figaro)

1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
" Prof. Darwin" coloured lithograph by Faustin Betbeder, with original Shakespeare quotes in text below. Front page of the " Figaro" paper N

Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa) with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) after Beaumarchais

Mozart / Nozze / Buchel
(The Marriage of Figaro) Susanna helps Cherubino escape

Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho)
GIA938515 Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden Handbill
Theatre Royal Handbill advertising the Marriage of Figaro and Virtues Triumph. Date: January 13th 1785

Gustave Dore / Figaro Albu
GUSTAVE DORE French artist and engraver

Nissan Figaro car in Covent Garden, London, England, UK

Abel Faivre
A portrait illustration of French painter and cartoonist, Abel Faivre, 1867-1945. He actively produced propaganda posters for the French Army in World War I, and drew comics for Le Rire

Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa)
538237 Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa) with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) after Beaumarchais

Don Basilio. Pen and ink sketch of the character from Beaumarchias play Le Mariage de Figaro
544318 Don Basilio. Pen and ink sketch of the character from Beaumarchias play Le Mariage de Figaro. Henri Monnier (1805-1877) French cartoonist

Costume design for Don Bartolo, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938513 Costume design for Don Bartolo, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba

Costume design for Figaro, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938509 Costume design for Figaro, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, c.1880 (colour litho) by Italian School

Costume design for Susanna, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938510 Costume design for Susanna, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, c.1880 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Costume Design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938506 Costume Design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (gouache on paper) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Costume design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938505 Costume design for the Countess Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (gouache on paper) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Dressing up
CH35079 Dressing up by Caraud, Joseph (1821-1905); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Bronze Statue of Figaro (engraving)
5991208 Bronze Statue of Figaro (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze Statue of Figaro)

The Wedding (chromolitho)
735239 The Wedding (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding. Liebig card)

The Count, the Countess, Figaro and Susannah, and Antonio the Gardener (chromolitho)
735237 The Count, the Countess, Figaro and Susannah, and Antonio the Gardener (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Count, the Countess)

Entrance of the Peasants (chromolitho)
735235 Entrance of the Peasants (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of the Peasants)

Costume design for Barbarina, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938514 Costume design for Barbarina, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Costume design for Cherubino, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938512 Costume design for Cherubino, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Poster advertising the Parisian newspaper Le Figaro, c. 1880 (colour litho)
PER358999 Poster advertising the Parisian newspaper Le Figaro, c.1880 (colour litho) by Grimoin, Gustave (b.1839); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Charles Mathews, cartoon (colour litho)
583439 Mr Charles Mathews, cartoon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Charles Mathews)

The Countess in Disguise (chromolitho)
735240 The Countess in Disguise (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Countess in Disguise)

Joseph-Isidore Samson as Figaro in Le Barbier
French actor Joseph-Isidore Samson as the barber Figaro in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Bonnet a la Suzanne, inspired by Mlle. Contat in the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro

Figaro Cartoon, Men of the Period - Judge

Figaro Cartoon, Cards of the Day - John Sleeper Clarke

Figaro Cartoon, Cards of the Day - G H Whalley MP

Figaro Cartoon, Cards of the Day - F B Chatterton

Figaro Cartoon, Cards of the Day - David James

Busts of the Period - W H Smith, Newsagent and MP
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - W H Smith, Newsagent and MP for Westminster

Busts of the Period - O P Q Philander Smiff
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - O P Q Philander Smiff - the most unreliable historian

Busts of the Period - Mr Hawkins QC
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - Mr Hawkins QC

Busts of the Period - Major General Wolseley
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - Major General Sir Garnet Joseph Wolseley

Busts of the Period - J L Toole, actor
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - J L Toole, actor

Busts of the Period - His Eminence Cardinal Cullen
Figaro Cartoon, Busts of the Period - His Eminence Cardinal Cullen

Cartoon, Sir Thomas William Boord, 1st Baronet (1838-1912), British Conservative politician, MP for Greenwich. circa 1870s

Playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais with a scene from the Marriage of Figaro (chromolitho)
669229 Playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais with a scene from the Marriage of Figaro (chromolitho) by French School

Cherubino, the Count, Susannah and Basilio (chromolitho)
735236 Cherubino, the Count, Susannah and Basilio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cherubino, the Count, Susanna and Basilio)

Miss Charles in the character of Cherubino in the opera of the Marriage of Figaro (engraving)
583911 Miss Charles in the character of Cherubino in the opera of the Marriage of Figaro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1868 (engraving)
473622 Scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1868 (engraving) by Engerth, Eduard (1818-97); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Marriage of Figaro, 1868 (engraving)
473621 The Marriage of Figaro, 1868 (engraving) by Engerth, Eduard (1818-97); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Pierre Beaumarchais, French playwright, and his creation, Figaro (chromolitho)
2817063 Pierre Beaumarchais, French playwright, and his creation, Figaro (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799)

Distribution of Prizes at the London Academy of Music (engraving)
1616474 Distribution of Prizes at the London Academy of Music (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of Prizes at the London Academy of Music)

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"Figaro: A Timeless Tale of Comedy, Music, and Evolution" Step into the world of Figaro, a character that has transcended time and mediums to become an iconic symbol of wit and charm. From its origins in Beaumarchais' play "Le Mariage de Figaro" to Mozart's beloved opera "The Marriage of Figaro, " this mischievous barber-turned-valet has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences for centuries. In 1874, Faustin immortalized Figaro in a Monkey Darwin cartoon, showcasing his ability to adapt and evolve with the times. The engraved title page of a vocal score depicts the grandeur and elegance associated with Mozart's masterpiece. With its comic opera nature, "The Marriage of Figaro" brings laughter and joy to all who witness it. Costume designs by Buchel transport us back to 1905 when Basilio graced the stage in vibrant colors through lithography. Meanwhile, Theatre Royal Covent Garden handbills remind us that even today, Figaro continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Gustave Dore's illustrations in the Figaro Album showcase his artistic interpretation of this timeless character. Abel Faivre's depiction captures the essence as he navigates through life with quick thinking and cleverness. But it doesn't stop there; even Nissan pays homage to our beloved hero with their stylish car named after him seen cruising through Covent Garden streets. This further proves that Figaro remains relevant across different industries. From pen-and-ink sketches by Henri Monnier depicting Don Basilio’s eccentricity to costume designs for Don Bartolo showcasing his distinctive style – every aspect contributes towards bringing these characters alive on stage. "The Marriage of Figaro, " an opera buffa based on Lorenzo da Ponte’s libretto after Beaumarchais' work premiered at Vienna's Burgtheater on May 1st, 1786.