Moliere Collection (page 6)

L avare - Harpagon
L Avare - The miser Harpagaon from this comedy by Moliere

Moliere / Don Juan
LE FESTIN DE PIERRE Act 2 Scene 5: Don Juan with a girl on each arm

Scene from Molieres Les Plaisirs de L Ile Enchantee
Scene from Molieres multi-day production, in collaboration with Lully and others, Les Plaisirs de L Ile Enchantee, performed at Versailles from 7 to 14 May 1664. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Les Amants magnifiques, first performed in 1670. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Le Sicilien ou l Amour peintre, first performed in 1667. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Le Medecin Malgre Lui, first performed in 1666. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Le Mariage Force, first performed in 1664. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Le Malade Imaginaire, first performed in 1673. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, La Comtesse d Escarbagnas, first performed in 1671. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, L Impromptu de Versailles, first performed in 1663. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, L Avare, first performed in 1668. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, L Amour Medecin, first performed in 1665. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Dom Juan, ou Le Festin de Pierre, first performed in 1665. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Dom Garcie de Navarre ou Le Prince Jaloux, first performed in 1661. 17th century

Scene from Molieres play, Amphitryon, first performed in 1668. It was based on a Latin comedy by Plautus. In it, Amphitryon goes off to war, leaving his wife Alcmene at home

Scene from Molieres play, Melicerte (described here as Melicerte Pastorale), published posthumously in 1682. 17th century

Jean Baptiste Poquelin, called Moliere (1622-1673). French playwright and actor. First performance of Tartuffe, 1667. Colored engraving

Moliere / Bourgeois Gent
LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME Nicole tells her master she won t laugh at him any more Date: first performed 1670

Moliere (Ingres)
JEAN-BAPTISTE POQUELIN MOLIERE French writer, depicted in the act of creation Date: 1622 - 1673

Moliere (Chapman)
JEAN-BAPTISTE POQUELIN MOLIERE French playwright and actor Date: 1622 - 1673

Carlo Goldoni / Le Beau
CARLO GOLDONI Italian playwright, who created modern Italian comedy in the style of Moliere Date: 1707 - 1793

Carlo Goldoni / Symonds
CARLO GOLDONI Italian playwright, who created modern Italian comedy in the style of Moliere, thereby superseding the older style commedia dell arte Date: 1707 - 1793

Moliere / Savantes
LES FEMMES SAVANTES Chrysale confesses to a fondness for repose, peace and quiet... Date: 1672

Moliere / Les Amants
LES AMANTS MAGNIFIQUES Eriphile asks Sostrate who it is that her mother wants her to marry Date: 1670

Moliere / Dandin
GEORGES DANDIN Lubin asks Claudine for a kiss as an advance on their marriage Date: 1668

Moliere / Medecin Malgre
LE MEDECIN MALGRE LUI Sganarelle : Nous avons change tout cela... We have changed all that, and now we practise medicine in an altogether new way... Date: 1666

Moliere / M De Pourceau
MONSIEUR DE POURCEAUGNAC The apothecary comes with a syringe for M de Pourceaugnac Date: 1669

Moliere / Amphitryon
AMPHITRYON Sosie : Who goes there ? Date: 1668

Moliere / Mariage Force
LE MARIAGE FORCE Dorimene tells her husband he should be delighted to have a wife of her temperament Date: 1664

Moliere / Princesse D elid
LA PRINCESSE D ELIDE The princess Date: 1664

Moliere / Ecole Femmes
L ECOLE DES FEMMES Agnes complains that she has been bitten by fleas throughout the night Date: 1662

Moliere (Delannoy)
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French playwright Date: 1622 - 1673

Moliere / L amoureux
LE DEPIT AMOUREUX Gros-Rene Date: 1654

Jean-Baptiste Moliere
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French playwright and actor, in the role of Sganarelle, in his own play L Ecole des Maris (1661) (from a painting at the Comedie Francaise) Date: 1622 - 1673

Moliere (Punt)
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French playwright Date: 1622 - 1673

Carlo Goldoni / Anon Eng
CARLO GOLDONI Italian playwright, who created modern Italian comedy in the style of Moliere Date: 1707 - 1793

Moliere L avare
A scene from L AVARE Date: 1668

Moliere Seated
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French actor and playwright Date: 1622 - 1673

Moliere Statue
A statue of the French playwright and actor MOLIERE is installed in the place Saint- Michel, Paris, where it may be seen to this day... Date: 15 January 1844

Moliere in Glory
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French actor and playwright, gloried as one of Les illustres francais. Date: 1622 - 1673

Moliere (Delpech)
JEAN-BAPTISTE MOLIERE French actor and playwright Date: 1622 - 1673

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Le Tombeau de Moliere au Pere-Lachaise Moliere
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Moliere Tomb Pere-Lachaise Cemetery Paris 1854
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Jean Baptiste Poquelin, called Moliere (1622-1673). French playwright and actor. First performance of Tartuffe, 1667. Colored engraving

MOLIERE (1622-1673). Pseudonym of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. Lithograph, French, 19th century, after a painting by Pierre Mignard (1612-1695)

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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.