Prosper Merimee Collection

Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French writer engraving by Mariano Andieu
1730582 Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French writer engraving by Mariano Andieu; (add.info.: Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) french writer engraving by Mariano Andieu)

Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French writer
1702924 Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French writer; (add.info.: Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) ecrivain francais Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) french writer)

portrait of witer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) photo by Emile Robert, 1868
1708744 portrait of witer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) photo by Emile Robert, 1868; (add.info.: portrait of witer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) photo by Emile Robert, 1868)

Prosper Merimee (engraving)
1730142 Prosper Merimee (engraving) by Gorvel, Georges (1866-1938); (add.info.: Prosper Merimee (28 September 1803 - 23 September 1870) was a French writer in the movement of Romanticism

Self Portrait in Traditional Chinese Costume (litho)
1730119 Self Portrait in Traditional Chinese Costume (litho) by Merimee, Prosper (1803-70); (add.info.: Self portrait of Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) french writer, here as a chinese)

Portrait of the writer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870), 1869. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the writer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870), c. 1850. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the writer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870), 1852. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

With hand on hip (colour litho)
973015 With hand on hip (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: With hand on hip. Illustration for Carmen by Prosper Merimee (Hutchinson)

He snatched the rosette (colour litho)
973010 He snatched the rosette (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: He snatched the rosette)

"With one bound she leapt over me and set off running"(colour litho)
972998 " With one bound she leapt over me and set off running" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The death of Carmen (colour litho)
972993 The death of Carmen (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Carmen. Illustration for Carmen by Prosper Merimee (Hutchinson)

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

"No, no, "she said, and cast the ring I had given her into the brushwood (colour litho)
3627161 " No, no, " she said, and cast the ring I had given her into the brushwood (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " No, no)

In spite of the double load the horse started off nimbly (colour litho)
3627158 In spite of the double load the horse started off nimbly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carmen (colour photo)
3093553 Carmen (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

"A very clever picador named Lucas"(colour litho)
973006 " A very clever picador named Lucas" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A very clever picador named Lucas")

Don Jose kills the One-eyed (colour litho)
973005 Don Jose kills the One-eyed (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Jose kills the One-eyed)

The stampede of the smugglers (colour litho)
973003 The stampede of the smugglers (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stampede of the smugglers)

"Tears from a dragoon!"(colour litho)
973001 " Tears from a dragoon!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Tears from a dragoon)

"That girl was lively company, I can tell you!"(colour litho)
973000 " That girl was lively company, I can tell you!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " That girl was lively company, I can tell you)

"At first sight I did not like her looks"(colour litho)
972996 " At first sight I did not like her looks" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At first sight I did not like her looks")

Prosper Merimee, French novelist and short story writer (litho)
3627157 Prosper Merimee, French novelist and short story writer (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prosper Merimee (1803-1870)

With her hand on her hip she had an answer for each and all (colour litho)
3627159 With her hand on her hip she had an answer for each and all (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

When I recovered my wits I found that Carmen was still with me (colour litho)
973012 When I recovered my wits I found that Carmen was still with me (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

To dance the romalis (colour litho)
973013 To dance the romalis (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: To dance the romalis)

"Carmen, will you come with me?"(colour litho)
973009 " Carmen, will you come with me?" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Carmen, will you come with me)

"The bull obligingly avenged me"(colour litho)
973007 " The bull obligingly avenged me" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The bull obligingly avenged me")

"I pay my debts, I pay my debts!"(colour litho)
972999 " I pay my debts, I pay my debts!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I pay my debts, I pay my debts)

The arrest of Carmen (colour litho)
972995 The arrest of Carmen (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrest of Carmen)

"What a long time it is since I smoked!"(colour litho)
973017 " What a long time it is since I smoked!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " What a long time it is since I smoked)

Carmen (colour litho)
972994 Carmen (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen. Illustration for Carmen by Prosper Merimee (Hutchinson, 1930).); © Look and Learn

I threw myself at her feet (colour litho)
973011 I threw myself at her feet (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: I threw myself at her feet)

"I threw myself at her feet"(colour litho)
973008 " I threw myself at her feet" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I threw myself at her feet")

"I presented my point at his body, and he ran on to it"(colour litho)
973002 " I presented my point at his body, and he ran on to it" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I presented my point at his body)

"Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy!"(colour litho)
972997 " Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy)

Two or three young men escorted Orso and his sister to the door (colour litho)
3627156 Two or three young men escorted Orso and his sister to the door (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

I had a near enough resemblance to one of the peasants from Valencia (colour litho)
973014 I had a near enough resemblance to one of the peasants from Valencia (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Orange seller!"(colour litho)
973004 " Orange seller!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Orange seller)

Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle (colour litho)
973016 Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle)

Portrait of the writer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870). Private Collection

Portrait of the writer Prosper Merimee (1803-1870), 1857. Found in the collection of I. Turgenev Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Roman arena in Arles, Provence, France, in 1666 (1882-1884). The Roman amphitheatre in Arles was built in the 1st century BC

Prosper Merimee, French author, historian and archaeologist, 1861. Merimee (1803-1870) is best remembered for his novella Carmen which was the inspiration for Bizets opera of the same title

Mediterranean Landscape, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee
Mediterranean Landscape, c1823-1870. Prosper Merimee was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer, Private collection

The Supplication, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee
The Supplication, c1823-1870. Supplication (also known as petitioning) is the most common form of prayer, Private collection

Study, A soldiers Armour, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee
Study, A soldiers Armour, c1823-1870. Prosper Merimee was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer, Private collection

Study, La maison de l empereur, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee
Study, La maison de l empereur, c1823-1870. Prosper Merimee was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer, Private collection

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Prosper Mérimée was a renowned French writer and archaeologist who lived from 1803 to 1870. His contributions to literature and his passion for exploring different cultures are evident in the various portraits and engravings that depict him. In the engraving titled "Prosper Mérimée, " we see a detailed representation of the writer, capturing his essence with precision. The self-portrait in traditional Chinese costume showcases his fascination with Eastern culture, highlighting his interest in understanding diverse traditions. The portrait of Prosper Mérimée from 1869 provides us with an intimate glimpse into the author's life during that period. Similarly, the portraits from c. 1850 and 1852 offer different perspectives on Mérimée's appearance throughout time, showcasing how he evolved as an individual. One lithograph captures Prosper Mérimée with hand on hip, exuding confidence and charisma. Another litho depicts a scene where he snatched a rosette, perhaps symbolizing his rebellious spirit or penchant for adventure. Mérimée's most famous work is undoubtedly "Carmen, " which explores themes of love, jealousy, and tragedy. The color lithograph depicting "The Death of Carmen" encapsulates this intense narrative beautifully. Aside from being an accomplished writer, Prosper Mérimée also had connections to other notable figures in history. An engraving displays autographs of famous composers, musicians, as well as English, French, and German writers - evidence of his wide-ranging influence within literary circles. Lastly but not leastly is another colorful lithograph illustrating a poignant moment when someone cast away a ring given by Prosper Mérimée into brushwood—a powerful image representing loss or rejection. Throughout all these depictions emerges one common thread: Prosper Mérimée's unwavering curiosity about the world around him.