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Reutlinger Collection

"Capturing the Essence of Elegance: The Artistry of Charles Reutlinger" Charles Reutlinger, a renowned portrait photographer of the 19th century

Background imageReutlinger Collection: French Fashion Photograph, c.1895. Creator: Reutlinger

French Fashion Photograph, c.1895. Creator: Reutlinger
French Fashion Photograph, c.1895

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894

Poster for the premiere of the Opera La Navarraise by Jules Massenet, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Portrait photograph by Charles Reutlinger - CDV

Portrait photograph by Charles Reutlinger - CDV
Portrait photograph by Charles Reutlinger (1816-1881) reproduced on a carte de Visite. Reutlinger won first prize for photography at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1867. Date: circa 1867

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Maude Allan in The Vision of Salome

Maude Allan in The Vision of Salome
Maude Allan (born Beulah Maude Durrant), Canadian Pianist turned Actress, Choreographer and Dancer (1873-1956) in The Vision of Salome. Wearing a remarkable costume of her own creation

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Miss Barnhieri (colour photo)

Miss Barnhieri (colour photo)
3095972 Miss Barnhieri (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Barnhieri)

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Cavaignac, c1893. Creator: Reutlinger

Cavaignac, c1893. Creator: Reutlinger
Cavaignac, c1893. Portrait of French politician Jacques Marie Eugene Godefroy Cavaignac (1853-1905). From the collection of Felix Potin

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Paris (Gaston), c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Paris (Gaston), c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Gaston Paris, c1893. Bruno Paulin Gaston Paris (1839-1903), French writer and scholar. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901, 1902 and 1903

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Denys Cochin, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Denys Cochin, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Denys Cochin, c1893. Baron Denys Marie Pierre Augustin Cochin (1851-1922), French writer and Catholic right-wing politician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Joseph Caillaux, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Joseph Caillaux, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Joseph Caillaux, c1893. Joseph Marie Auguste Caillaux (1863-1944), French politician of the Third Republic. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Felix Decori, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Felix Decori, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Felix Decori, c1893. Felix Decori (1860-1915), French lawyer and politician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Auguste Germain, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Auguste Germain, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Auguste Germain, c1893. Auguste Germain (1862-1915), French playwright, novelist and journalist. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Mercie, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Mercie, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Mercie, c1893. Marius Jean Antonin Mercie (1845-1916), French sculptor and painter. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Henry Houssaye, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Henry Houssaye, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Henry Houssaye, c1893. Henry Houssaye (1848-1911), French historian and academician. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Albert Sorel, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Albert Sorel, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Albert Sorel, c1893. Albert Sorel (1842-1906), French historian. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Descaves, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Descaves, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Descaves, c1893. Lucien Descaves (1861-1949), French novelist. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Emile Ollivier, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Emile Ollivier, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Emile Ollivier, c1893. Olivier Emile Ollivier (1825-1913), French statesman. Starting as an avid republican opposed to Emperor Napoleon III

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Gaston Paris, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Gaston Paris, c1893. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Gaston Paris, c1893. Bruno Paulin Gaston Paris (1839-1903), French writer and scholar. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1901, 1902 and 1903

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893), Russian composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Marie Charlotte Wiehe-Bereny (1865-1947), Danish actor and singer. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts published by AW Penrose & Co

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, late 19th century. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Background imageReutlinger Collection: A Parisian Actress, Mademoiselle Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Artist: Charles Reutlinger

A Parisian Actress, Mademoiselle Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Artist: Charles Reutlinger
A Parisian Actress, Mademoiselle Charlotte Wiehe, 1901. Marie Charlotte Wiehe-Bereny (1865-1947), Danish actor and singer. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts

Background imageReutlinger Collection: woman wearing dark hat standing hands resting

woman wearing dark hat standing hands resting
woman wearing a dark hat, standing, with hands resting on a walking stick; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); about 1900; Bromide print

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Jane Hading Emile Auguste Reutlinger French 1825

Jane Hading Emile Auguste Reutlinger French 1825
Jane Hading; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); about 1895; Gelatin silver print;

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Mlle Robinne Emile Auguste Reutlinger French

Mlle Robinne Emile Auguste Reutlinger French
Mlle Robinne; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); about 1900; Bromide print

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Henriette Fouquier Emile Auguste Reutlinger French

Henriette Fouquier Emile Auguste Reutlinger French
Henriette Fouquier; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); about 1894; Albumen silver print

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Marthe Brandes Hirt de Marcel Ballod dans ses roles

Marthe Brandes Hirt de Marcel Ballod dans ses roles
Marthe Brandes Hirt de Marcel Ballod dans - ses roles - comedie Francaise; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); 1880s; Albumen silver print

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Marguerite Bresil Emile Auguste Reutlinger French

Marguerite Bresil Emile Auguste Reutlinger French
Marguerite Bresil; Emile Auguste Reutlinger (French, 1825 - 1907); about 1905; Albumen silver print

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Trechot, Parisian actress

Trechot, Parisian actress. 1900s

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Verdi Reutlinger Robert

Verdi Reutlinger Robert
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) the Italian opera composer in middle age

Background imageReutlinger Collection: PROSPER MERIMEE (1803-1870). French man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c1860

PROSPER MERIMEE (1803-1870). French man of letters. Original carte-de-visite photograph, c1860, by Charles Reutlinger, Paris, France

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Cavalieri / Reutlinger

Cavalieri / Reutlinger
LINA CAVALIERI Italian singer

Background imageReutlinger Collection: Victor Cousin / Reutlinger

Victor Cousin / Reutlinger
VICTOR COUSIN French philosopher


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"Capturing the Essence of Elegance: The Artistry of Charles Reutlinger" Charles Reutlinger, a renowned portrait photographer of the 19th century, had an exceptional talent for capturing the true essence and beauty of his subjects. Through his lens, he immortalized individuals from various walks of life, leaving behind a legacy that continues to fascinate us today. One such captivating portrait is that of Maude Allan in "The Vision of Salome. " Reutlinger's skillful composition brings out her enigmatic allure, drawing viewers into her world with every glance. Similarly, Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, famously known as Lola Montez and mistress to King Ludwig I of Bavaria, is portrayed in all her grace and charm through Reutlinger's lens. Reutlinger's mastery extends beyond stage performers; he also captured vibrant personalities like Miss Barnhieri in stunning color photography. Her radiance shines through each pixel as if she were standing right before us. Cavaignac exudes confidence and charisma in another mesmerizing photograph by Reutlinger. Parisian society figures Denys Cochin and Joseph Caillaux are immortalized by Reutlinger's artistry. Each portrait reveals their unique character traits while showcasing the elegance they embodied during this era. Felix Decori emanates strength and determination through his piercing gaze captured by Reutlinger's lens. Auguste Germain stands tall with poise and dignity in yet another remarkable photograph by Charles Reutlinger. Mercie exudes artistic brilliance as his features are brought to life under the photographer's skilled eye. Lastly, Henry Houssaye captivates viewers with his intellectual aura preserved forever thanks to Reultinger’s expertise. Through these portraits created over a century ago, we catch glimpses into history—moments frozen in time that continue to inspire awe today. Charles Reultinger’s ability to capture not only physical appearances but also the essence of his subjects is a testament to his artistic genius.