Moliere Collection (page 2)

Moliere (1622-1673) in the role of Caesar in "The Death of Pompey", c1650. Creator: Nicolas Mignard
Moliere (1622-1673) in the role of Caesar in "The Death of Pompey", c1650

La Comedie Francaise, Paris, c. 1900
3785052 La Comedie Francaise, Paris, c. 1900.; (add.info.: La Comedie Francaise, Paris, c. 1900. A state theate of France.); Lebrecht History

Jean Baptiste Poquelin MOLIERE, french poet and playwriter, 1865 (engraving)
6947906 Jean Baptiste Poquelin MOLIERE, french poet and playwriter, 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for "Le Malade Imaginaire" play wirtten by Moliere, 19th century (engraving)
XEE4154154 Illustration for "Le Malade Imaginaire" play wirtten by Moliere, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Moliere, (1622-1673), 1830. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673) known as Moliere. French playwright, actor and poet, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language

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

Scene from Brecourt's play, L'Ombre de Moliere (The Shade of Moliere), first performed in 1674, the year after Moliere's death. 17th century

Le depit amoureux: Illustration by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) engraved by Laurent Cars for the famous edition of
PCT4266020 Le depit amoureux: Illustration by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) engraved by Laurent Cars for the famous edition of Moliere's works in 1734

Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece, act 2. This scene is one of the most often represented in
PCT4273547 Scapin's Furries. Moliere's theatre piece, act 2. This scene is one of the most often represented in the illustrations of the work

Title page of the works of Moliere, first volume of the edition of 1734 (engraving)
PCT4266018 Title page of the works of Moliere, first volume of the edition of 1734 (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); (add.info.: Title page of the works of Moliere)

Moliere Reading Tartuffe at the home of Ninon de Lenclos, 1802 (oil on canvas)
7390309 Moliere Reading Tartuffe at the home of Ninon de Lenclos, 1802 (oil on canvas) by Monsiau, Nicolas Andre (1754-1837); 97 x 146.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere)

Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble)
7308582 Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 1622 - 1673)

Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble)
7308572 Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 18th century (marble) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere, 1622 - 1673)

Armande Bejart (engraving)
1702594 Armande Bejart (engraving) by Hanriot, Jules Armand (1853-1930); (add.info.: Armande-Gresinde-Claire-Elisabeth Bejart (1645 - 30 November 1700) was a French stage actress

Moliere, 19th century (engraving)
3785934 Moliere, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known by his stage name, Moliere, was a From a History of France (Volume IV) by Guizot page 557.); Lebrecht History

Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c. 1875 (colour engraving)
1730060 Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c.1875 (colour engraving) by Sand, Maurice (1823-1889); (add.info.: Gros Rene)

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere (colour litho)
1728986 Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (15 January 1622 (baptised) - 17 February 1673)

Agnes, from The School for Wives by Moliere, 1875 (coloured engraving)
1728994 Agnes, from The School for Wives by Moliere, 1875 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century)

The School for Husbands, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833441 The School for Husbands, 1896 (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School for Husbands)

Sganarelle, the Imaginary Cuckold, 1896 (engraving)
ELD4833413 Sganarelle, the Imaginary Cuckold, 1896 (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sganarelle, the Imaginary Cuckold)

Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, from a suite of 33 engravings by Boucher illustrating the Works of Moliere, 1734 (engraving)
7247563 Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, from a suite of 33 engravings by Boucher illustrating the Works of Moliere, 1734 (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: BOUCHER)

Don Juan, from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)
1718468 Don Juan, from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre)

The French army, religious unity and society during the reign of Louis XIV, 1661-1715 (colour litho)
5207745 The French army, religious unity and society during the reign of Louis XIV, 1661-1715 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French army)

Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving)
1718554 Le Tartuffe from Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (coloured engraving) by Allouard, Henri (1844-1929); (add.info.: Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite, first performed in 1664)

Mort de Moliere (engraving)
7179736 Mort de Moliere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mort de Moliere. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Moliere and his Troupe (photogravure)
7169709 Moliere and his Troupe (photogravure) by Melingue, Gaston (1840-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere and his Troupe)

Statue of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (1622-1673) (marble)
YOU4418220 Statue of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (1622-1673) (marble) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (1622-1673)

Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)
7186377 Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere)

Don Juan, Sganarelle and the Beggar, from The Savoy No. 8, 1896. Illustration for Molieres " Don Juan". Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

M: Moliere and his Servant
6523490 M: Moliere and his Servant by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet in figures. J. Langlume and Peltier, publishers, Paris, s. d. (circa 1840)

Moliere and Louis XIV
" Moliere breakfasting with louis XIV at Versailles.From the original painting of Jean LAon Gerome and engraved by Goupil and Co

Scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938492 Scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Giovanni is an opera in two acts with music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera
940601 Louis XV Gobelins tapestry from series Scenes d Opera, de Tragedie et de Comedie, from the second weaving of 1761-64 (textile) by French School

Molieres Le Sicilien our l Amour Peintre, Lemoisne, no
701240 Molieres Le Sicilien our l Amour Peintre, Lemoisne, no.1357 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 19.6x14.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Louis XIV of France and Moliere (chromolitho)
974004 Louis XIV of France and Moliere (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV of France and Moliere, French playwright)

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (engraving)
816771 Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, French playwright and actor better known as by his stage name)

The Statue and Sganarelle, from a production of La Statue du Commandeur or
DGC398072 The Statue and Sganarelle, from a production of La Statue du Commandeur or Don Juan Up to Date, 1892 (cabinet photo) by Ellis

Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire (chromolitho)
734497 Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moliere: La Malade Imaginaire)

Le Misanthrope (colour litho)
814415 Le Misanthrope (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Misanthrope. Illustration for Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (Laplace, Sanchez et Cie)

La Princesse d Elide (colour litho)
814410 La Princesse d Elide (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Princesse d Elide)

Le Depit Amoureux (colour litho)
814404 Le Depit Amoureux (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Depit Amoureux)

Les Amants Magnifiques (colour litho)
814420 Les Amants Magnifiques (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Amants Magnifiques)

Scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules (engraving)
666701 Scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules)

Coquelin as Mascarille (engraving)
2808082 Coquelin as Mascarille (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coquelin as Mascarille.); © Look and Learn

Kenny Meadows: The Fashionable Physician (engraving)
5989589 Kenny Meadows: The Fashionable Physician (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fashionable Physician)

Les Precieuses Ridicules (colour litho)
814418 Les Precieuses Ridicules (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Precieuses Ridicules)

Le Medecin Malgre Lui (colour litho)
814414 Le Medecin Malgre Lui (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Medecin Malgre Lui)

Le Tartuffe (colour litho)
814412 Le Tartuffe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tartuffe. Illustration for Oeuvres Completes de Moliere (Laplace, Sanchez et Cie)

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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.