Gabriel Jules Collection

Monsieur Jourdain, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Monsieur Jourdain, 1868. The character of Monsieur Jourdain in " Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" (The Bourgeois Gentleman), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1670

Jules Janin, ca. 1856. Creator: Nadar
Jules Janin, ca. 1856

Lubin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Lubin, 1868. The character of Lubin in " George Dandin ou le Mari confondu" (Georges Dandin or the Confounded Husband), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged 1668

Harpagon, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Harpagon, 1868. The character of the miser Harpagon in " L Avare" (The Miser), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1668

Alceste, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Alceste, 1868. The character of Alceste, the protagonist and misanthrope in " Le Misanthrope", a comedy of manners written in verse by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1666

Madelon, 1868. Creators: Jean Francois Maurice Sand, Unknown
Madelon, 1868. The character of Madelon in the theatrical comedy of manners " Les Precieuses Ridicules" by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

L Apothicaire, 1868. Creator: Unknown
L Apothicaire, 1868. The character of L Apothicaire (the Apothecary) holding a large syringe, in " Monsieur de Pourceaugnac", a three-act comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

Sosie, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Sosie, 1868. The character of Sosie in " Amphitryon", a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere. " Amphitryon" is based on the story of the Greek mythological character of

Sganarelle, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Sganarelle, 1868. The character of Sganarelle in " Le Medecin malgre lui" (in English: The doctor/physician in spite of himself), a farce by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1666

La Princesse d Elide, 1868. Creator: Unknown
La Princesse d Elide, 1868. The character of La Princesse d Elide in the eponymous play (in English: The Princess of Elis, a comedie galante with music and dance) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere

Dorimene, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Dorimene, 1868. The character of Dorimene in " Le Mariage Force" (The Forced Marriage), a comedy-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere and Jean-Baptiste Lully, first staged in 1664

Chrysale, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Chrysale, 1868. The character of Chrysale in " Les Femmes Savantes" (The Learned Ladies), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1672

Argan, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Argan, 1868. The character of Argan, the hypochondriac main character in " Le Malade Imaginaire" (The Imaginary Invalid), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1673

Scapin, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Scapin, 1868. The title character Scapin in " Les Fourberies De Scapin" (Scapin the Schemer), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1671

Eriphile, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Eriphile, 1868. The character of Eriphile in " Les Amants Magnifiques" (The Magnificent Lovers), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully

Tartuffe, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Tartuffe, 1868. The character of Tartuffe in " Tartuffe" (Tartuffe, or The Impostor), a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1664

Don Juan, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Don Juan, 1868. The character of Don or Dom Juan in " Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre" (Dom Juan or The Feast with the Statue), a play by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1665

Agnes, 1868. Creator: Monnin
Agnes, 1868. The character of Agnes in " L Ecole Des Femmes", a theatrical comedy by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1662

Moliere, 1868. Creator: Monnin
Moliere, 1868. Portrait of French playwright, theatre writer, director and actor Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere (1622-1673), one of the masters of comic satire

Lelio, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Lelio, 1868. The character of Lelio in the theatrical comedy " L Etourdi ou les Contretemps" (The Blunderer, or the Counterplots) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1655

Gros-Rene, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Gros-Rene, 1868. The character of Gros-Rene, a valet, in the theatrical comedy " Le Depit Amoureux" (The Love-Tiff) by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1659

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Gabriel Jules, a prominent figure in the world of theater during the mid-19th century, left an indelible mark on French drama. Born in France, Jules Janin was a renowned playwright and critic who captivated audiences with his exceptional talent. In 1856, Nadar captured Gabriel Jules' essence through his lens, immortalizing him for generations to come. The photograph showcases the depth and charisma that made Jules such a magnetic presence on stage. One of Gabriel Jules' most memorable roles was Monsieur Jourdain in 1868. Under the direction of L Wolff, he brought this character to life with unparalleled finesse and comedic timing. His portrayal resonated deeply with audiences, leaving them laughing long after the curtains fell. Another notable performance by Gabriel Jules was as Lubin in 1868. Though the creator remains unknown, it is clear that their collaboration resulted in a captivating interpretation of this complex character. Jules also showcased his versatility as an actor through his portrayal of Harpagon in 1868. Once again working with an unknown creator, he delved into Harpagon's greed and eccentricities with remarkable skill. Alceste was another role that allowed Gabriel Jules to shine brightly on stage under L Wolff's direction. With each line delivered flawlessly and every emotion conveyed effortlessly, he breathed life into this timeless character from Molière's "The Misanthrope. " Collaborating alongside Jean Francois Maurice Sand and other talented individuals in 1868 led to yet another triumph for Gabriel Jules – Madelon. This production highlighted his ability to seamlessly blend passion and vulnerability within one character. In addition to acting prowess, it also dabbled behind-the-scenes as evidenced by his work as L Apothicaire (The Apothecary) in 1868—a testament to his multifaceted talents within the theatrical realm.