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Moliere Collection

Moliere, the renowned French playwright of the 17th century, stands as a pillar in the world of literature alongside his contemporaries La Fontaine and Racine

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Moliere Collection: La Fontaine, Moliere, Racine, and other French writers, 1600s
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Moliere Collection: Scene from Mozarts opera Don Giovanni 1787 (c1914). Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Moliere Collection: Louis XIV and Moliere having breakfast
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Moliere Collection: Moliere / Tartuffe
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Moliere Collection: Moliere / Malade Imagin
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Moliere Collection: La Comedie Francaise, Paris, c. 1900
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Moliere Collection: Jean Baptiste Poquelin MOLIERE, french poet and playwriter, 1865 (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Illustration for 'Le Malade Imaginaire' play wirtten by Moliere, 19th century (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown
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Moliere Collection: Scene from Brecourt's play, L'Ombre de Moliere
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Moliere Collection: Le depit amoureux: Illustration by Francois Boucher (1703-1770)
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Moliere Collection: Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece, act 2. This scene is one of the most often represented in
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Moliere Collection: Title page of the works of Moliere, first volume of the edition of 1734 (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Moliere Reading Tartuffe at the home of Ninon de Lenclos, 1802 (oil on canvas)
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Moliere Collection: Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble)
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Moliere Collection: Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble)
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Moliere Collection: Armande Bejart (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Moliere, 19th century (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c. 1875 (colour engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: Agnes, from The School for Wives by Moliere, 1875 (coloured engraving)
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Moliere Collection: The School for Husbands, 1896 (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Sganarelle, the Imaginary Cuckold, 1896 (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, from a suite of 33 engravings by Boucher illustrating the Works of
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Moliere Collection: Don Juan, from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)
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Moliere Collection: The French army, religious unity and society during the reign of Louis XIV, 1661-1715 (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Mort de Moliere (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Moliere and his Troupe (photogravure)
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Moliere Collection: Statue of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (1622-1673) (marble)
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Moliere Collection: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Don Juan, Sganarelle and the Beggar, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896
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Moliere Collection: M: Moliere and his Servant
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Moliere Collection: Moliere and Louis XIV
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Moliere Collection: Scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera
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Moliere Collection: Molieres Le Sicilien our l Amour Peintre, Lemoisne, no
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Moliere Collection: Louis XIV of France and Moliere (chromolitho)
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Moliere Collection: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: The Statue and Sganarelle, from a production of La Statue du Commandeur or
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Moliere Collection: Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire (chromolitho)
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Moliere Collection: Le Misanthrope (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: La Princesse d Elide (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: Le Depit Amoureux (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: Les Amants Magnifiques (colour litho)
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Moliere Collection: Scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Coquelin as Mascarille (engraving)
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Moliere Collection: Kenny Meadows: The Fashionable Physician (engraving)


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Moliere, the renowned French playwright of the 17th century, stands as a pillar in the world of literature alongside his contemporaries La Fontaine and Racine. Born in 1622 during the reign of Louis XIII, Moliere's comedic genius brought laughter to audiences across France. Imagine a scene at Versailles where Louis XIV himself sits down for breakfast with Moliere, discussing their latest artistic endeavors. The king's patronage allowed Moliere to flourish and create timeless masterpieces such as "Tartuffe, " exposing hypocrisy with wit and satire. In another corner of history, we find ourselves transported to Mozart's opera "Don Giovanni" from 1787. This particular scene captures the essence of Moliere's influence on future generations through his captivating storytelling. Amongst his vast repertoire, two plays stand out: "Le Malade Imaginaire" and "Le Misanthrope. " In these works, Moliere delves into themes of hypochondria and misanthropy respectively, showcasing his ability to explore complex human nature while maintaining an air of comedy. Brecourt's play titled "L'Ombre de Molière" pays homage to this literary giant by depicting a scene inspired by one of his famous works. It serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained Moliere's legacy is within French culture. The illustrations accompanying editions of Moliere's works further immortalize him in art history. François Boucher’s enchanting illustration for the edition published in 1734 depicts a scene from "Le Dépit Amoureux, " capturing both beauty and humor simultaneously. One cannot forget Scapin’s Furries - an iconic moment that has been frequently depicted throughout time - where Argante hides behind Scapin while Silvestre threatens him with drawn swords. This scene showcases not only physical comedy but also highlights the enduring popularity of this theatrical piece.