Opera Comique Collection

Antoinette-Jeanne Revilly in the role of Clelia in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845
FLO4631242 Antoinette-Jeanne Revilly in the role of Clelia in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

English mezzo-soprano Mme Boulanger or Marie-Julienne Boulanger (1786-1850) as Rose in Emma
FLO4562835 English mezzo-soprano Mme Boulanger or Marie-Julienne Boulanger (1786-1850) as Rose in Emma, ou la Promise careless by Daniel Auber at the Feydeau room, Opera Comique, 1821

Bassbaritone Edouard Gassier in the role of the Comte in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845
FLO4631251 Bassbaritone Edouard Gassier in the role of the Comte in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Illustration of the comic opera Le Pre aux Clercs" by Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833)
ELD4851177 Illustration of the comic opera Le Pre aux Clercs" by Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833) French composer" (Illustration of the opera-comique " Le pre aux clercs")

English opera singer Miss Palar as Nair in the fairy comic opera La Clochette by Ferdinand Herold at the Feydeau room
FLO4562780 English opera singer Miss Palar as Nair in the fairy comic opera La Clochette by Ferdinand Herold at the Feydeau room in the Opera Comique, 1817

English opera singer Simon Chenard 1758-1832 as Prince de Catane in the opera Prince de Catane by Rene Richard Castel
FLO4562752 English opera singer Simon Chenard 1758-1832 as Prince de Catane in the opera Prince de Catane by Rene Richard Castel after Voltaire at the Opera Comique, Paris, 1818

English soprano singer Mme Gavaudan (Alexandrine-Marie-Agathe Ducamel, 1781-1840)
FLO4562950 English soprano singer Mme Gavaudan (Alexandrine-Marie-Agathe Ducamel, 1781-1840) as Margot in Diable a quatre by Christoph Willibald Gluck at the Opera Comique, Paris

English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien
FLO4562900 English opera tenor Jean-Blaise Martin 1768-1837 as Senechal in the comic opera Jean de Paris by Francois-Adrien Boieldieu at the Opera Comique, Paris

Leibig card illustrating a scene from Mignon, an opera comique by Ambroise Thomas. 1866 (chromolithograph)
5669267 Leibig card illustrating a scene from Mignon, an opera comique by Ambroise Thomas. 1866 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: The original French libretto was by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre)

Illustration depicting characters from Mignon, an opera comique by Ambroise Thomas. 1866 (painting)
5669266 Illustration depicting characters from Mignon, an opera comique by Ambroise Thomas. 1866 (painting); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mezzo-soprano singer Miss Delille or Octavie Morize in the role of Gina in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique
FLO4631214 Mezzo-soprano singer Miss Delille or Octavie Morize in the role of Gina in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845

Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the role of Fabio in Daniel Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845
FLO4631308 Tenor singer Gustave-Hippolyte Roger in the role of Fabio in Daniel Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845

English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe
FLO4562927 English opera singers Ponchard and Madame Antoinette-Eugenie Rigaud in the comic opera La Neige by Eugene Scribe and Daniel Auber at the Feydeau room, Opera Comique, 1823

Mme. Marguerite Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique
5855444 Mme. Marguerite Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique; (add.info.: Mme. Delphine Ugalde as "La Tonelli" at the Opera Comique)

Basse baritone singer Chaix in the role of the Marquis in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845
FLO4631221 Basse baritone singer Chaix in the role of the Marquis in Auber's La Barcarolle, Opera Comique, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Plate 6 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 6 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 3 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 3 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 10 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 10 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 8 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 8 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Vue du théâtre de l'Opéra-comique rue Feydeau, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue du theatre de l'Opera-comique rue Feydeau, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Plate 5 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 5 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 4 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 4 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 2 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 2 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 1 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 1 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 12 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 12 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 11 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 11 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Plate 9 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 9 from The Deserter by Sedaine, 1775. From almanac: Berlin Genealogical Calendar, 1775

Scenes now being acted in the London Theatres; "The American" at the Opera Comique Theatre, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

La Guerre de Tranchees; A L'Interieur la vie Reprend, La "Marseillaise" a l'opera-comique, 1914
La Guerre de Tranchees; A L'Interieur la vie Reprend, La "Marseillaise" a l'opera-comique, le 6 decembre 1914, 1914

Don César de Bazan, c.1903. Creator: Ferdinand Roybet
Don Cesar de Bazan, c.1903

Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan (1772-1840), singer, c1799. Creator: Henri-Francois Riesener
Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan (1772-1840), singer, c1799

Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan (1772-1840), singer, c1799. Creator: Henri-Francois Riesener
Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan (1772-1840), singer, c1799

Interior of the Opera-Comique, after the fire of May 15, 1887. Creator: Jean-Louis Talagrand
Interior of the Opera-Comique, after the fire of May 15, 1887

Don Cesar de Bazan, 1882. Creator: Lucien Etienne Melingue
Don Cesar de Bazan, 1882

Poster for the Oper Louise by Gustave Charpentier, 1900. Creator: Rochegrosse, Georges Antoine (1859-1938)
Poster for the Oper Louise by Gustave Charpentier, 1900. Private Collection

Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon
3752897 Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon by Rousseau, Cheri (1826-1908); (add.info.: Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon by Jules Massenet at Opera Comique, Paris. Cover of Le Theatre, 1913)

Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Gretry, (1741-1813), c1830. Andre Gretry (1741-1813) composer from Belgium who took French nationality and is most famous for his operas comiques. From " Lith de Delpech".[Delpech, Paris]

Antique image: Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, Paris, Decoration paintings "La Danse" by Francois
Antique image: Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, Paris Decoration paintings "La Danse" by Francois Flemeng

The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving)
1050559 The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning of the Opera Comique, Paris)

Opera Comique in Paris
LSE4109616 Opera Comique in Paris. by Bernier, Louis (1845-1919); Paris, France; (add.info.: Opera Comique in Paris.); © Leonard de Selva. All rights reserved 2022

The comic opera. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E. de la Tramblaiz, in "Album, souvenirs de Paris"
LSE4313170 The comic opera. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E.de la Tramblaiz, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Poster for the ballet "Cigale"by Jules Massenet, 1904
Poster for the ballet " Cigale" by Jules Massenet, 1904. Private Collection

Richard Temple, Durward Lely and Frank Thornton in the original production of Gilbert
3639800 Richard Temple, Durward Lely and Frank Thornton in the original production of Gilbert and Sullivans opera Patience at the Opera Comique, London, 1881 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres (engraving)
1038053 Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres)

Our Artists Notes of Messers Gilbert and Sullivans new Comic Opera "Patience
1037724 Our Artists Notes of Messers Gilbert and Sullivans new Comic Opera " Patience, " at the Opera Comique (engraving) by English School

Amateur Theatricals at the Opera Comique, Scene from "Joan, "the Comic Opera played for the Benefit of
1047360 Amateur Theatricals at the Opera Comique, Scene from " Joan, " the Comic Opera played for the Benefit of the Mothers East End Home (engraving) by Brewtnall

Mme Casimir in the role of Antonia, Opera Comique (coloured engraving)
583390 Mme Casimir in the role of Antonia, Opera Comique (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mme Casimir in the role of Antonia)

Sketches from "The Pirates of Penzance, "at the Opera Comique (engraving)
1614051 Sketches from " The Pirates of Penzance, " at the Opera Comique (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Opera comique is a genre of musical theater that originated in France during the 18th century. It combines elements of spoken dialogue and sung music, often with comedic undertones. The Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique in Paris has been a prominent venue for this art form. In an antique image of the Theatre national de l'Opera-Comique, we see its grandeur and elegance captured through decoration paintings like "La Danse" by Francois Flemeng. This c1830 creation by Francois-Seraphin Delpech showcases the beauty and artistic significance of this iconic theater. However, not all moments in the history were filled with joyous melodies. An engraving depicting "The Burning of the Opera Comique" reminds us that even cultural institutions can fall victim to unfortunate events. Despite such setbacks, opera comique continued to thrive in Paris and beyond. A lithography watercolor from 1885 illustrates a scene from a comic opera, highlighting its enduring popularity among audiences. Jules Massenet's ballet "Cigale, " as depicted on a poster from 1904, demonstrates how different forms of performance intertwined within the world of opera comique. Across the English Channel, Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas found success at London's Opera Comique. A black-and-white photograph captures Richard Temple, Durward Lely, and Frank Thornton in their original production of "Patience, " showcasing their talent and humor on stage. Engravings featuring scenes from popular plays performed at various theaters further emphasize how opera comiques entertained audiences across cities. Even amateur theatricals found their place at the Opera Comique. An engraving depicts a scene from "Joan, " played for charity purposes at East End Home - reminding us that art can also serve noble causes. Notable performers like Mme Casimir brought characters to life on stage through their incredible talent. In her role as Antonia, she captivated audiences with her colored engraving.