Pierre Beaumarchais Collection

Actor Pierre Marie Nicolas Michelot as the Comte Almaviva in Le Barbier de Seville by Pierre Beaumarchais
FLO4606739 Actor Pierre Marie Nicolas Michelot as the Comte Almaviva in Le Barbier de Seville by Pierre Beaumarchais, Theatre Francais. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Portrait de Cécile Sorel (1873-1966), sociétaire de la Comédie-Française, dans le rôle de la...1910
Portrait de Cecile Sorel (1873-1966), societaire de la Comedie-Francaise, dans le role de la comtesse du Mariage de Figaro, 07-1910

Portrait du comédien Ernest Coquelin, dit Coquelin cadet (1848-1909), sociétaire de la... 1883
Portrait du comedien Ernest Coquelin, dit Ernest Alexandre Honore Coquelin (1848-1909), societaire de la Comedie-Francaise, 1883

The house of Beaumarchais and the Bastille, c1788. Creator: Jean Baptiste Francois Genillion
The house of Beaumarchais and the Bastille, c1788

Plate, Montereau, 1825 / 33. Creator: Creil Pottery
Plate, Montereau, 1825/33

Autographs of famous people: composers, musicians and English, French and German writers (engraving)
5216893 Autographs of famous people: composers, musicians and English, French and German writers (engraving) by German School

Menu with a scene from The Barber of Seville and an advertisement for Liebigs Extract of Meat (colour litho)
731991 Menu with a scene from The Barber of Seville and an advertisement for Liebigs Extract of Meat (colour litho) by English School

Pierre Beaumarchais, French playwright, and his creation, Figaro (chromolitho)
2817063 Pierre Beaumarchais, French playwright, and his creation, Figaro (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799)

In the House of Dr. Bartolo, a scene from Beaumarchais comedy
2604203 In the House of Dr. Bartolo, a scene from Beaumarchais comedy The Barber of Seville, c.1834 (oil on canvas) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

The title page from the play The Marriage of Figaro, by Pierre Beaumarchais, first performed in1784 (engraving)
3647956 The title page from the play The Marriage of Figaro, by Pierre Beaumarchais, first performed in1784 (engraving) by German School

A young boy holds a torch under trees in a garden, at center a man raises both arms, surrounded by male and female figures

A man seated in a chair on a stepped platform holds an audience, two pointing men stand in the foreground, from a series of five illustrations after Jacques Philippe Joseph de Saint-Quentin for The

A man leans toward a woman standing in a doorway at right, at left a seated woman raises both hands, a canopied bed beyond

A man curled up in a chair looks toward another man who approaches him from the left in an interior setting, a woman and a man stand nearby with their hands raised

Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of P. A. Caron de Beaumarchais, 1773. After Charles Nicolas Cochin II

Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Beau Marchais, (1732-1799), 1830. Pierre Beaumarchais (1732-1799) French polymath, inventor, playwright, diplomat, spy, publisher, financier and revolutionary

Louise Contat and Joseph Dazincourt, French actors, 1784 (1912). Cut whilst the Marriage de Figaro by Pierre Beaumarchais, the play for wich they are most famous, was being performed

Beaumarchais and The Marriage of Figaro, 1784 (c1900). Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchias (1732-1799) French playwright and satirist

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Pierre Beaumarchais, a prominent figure in French literature and theater, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of his time. Born in 1732 in Montereau, France, he would go on to become one of the most celebrated playwrights of the 18th century. Beaumarchais' creative genius extended beyond just writing plays. He was also involved in various other artistic endeavors that showcased his diverse talents. For instance, a plate from Creil Pottery depicts him alongside scenes from his famous works like "The Barber of Seville. " This colorful lithograph captures the essence of his comedic brilliance. His influence reached far beyond France's borders as well. Autographs collected by Beaumarchais included those of renowned composers, musicians, and writers from England, France, and Germany. These engravings serve as a testament to his wide-ranging connections within the artistic community. One particular menu stands out with its depiction of a scene from "The Barber of Seville" and an advertisement for Liebigs Extract of Meat. This color lithograph not only highlights Beaumarchais' theatrical achievements but also showcases his entrepreneurial spirit by promoting products alongside art. Of course, no discussion about Pierre Beaumarchais is complete without mentioning Figaro – arguably one of literature's most iconic characters. A chromolitho portrays both Beaumarchais himself and Figaro side by side; it serves as a visual representation of their inseparable bond. "The Marriage of Figaro, " first performed in 1784, remains one of Beaumarchais' greatest triumphs. An engraving depicting its title page transports us back to that momentous occasion when this groundbreaking play took center stage for the first time. Throughout his life journey captured through various artworks and portraits such as Augustin de Saint-Aubin's depictions dating back to 1773 - Pierre Caron de Beaumarchais was a man of many talents.