Alceste Collection

Alexandre Damas as Alceste in Le Misanthrope by Moliere, Theatre Francais, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F
FLO4606883 Alexandre Damas as Alceste in Le Misanthrope by Moliere, Theatre Francais, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Alexandre-Marie Colin from Portraits

Stage design for the Opera "Alceste" by von Christoph Willibald Gluck, 1776. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The shipwrecked crew of the Alceste, on the island of Pulo Lea (engraving)
6001124 The shipwrecked crew of the Alceste, on the island of Pulo Lea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shipwrecked crew of the Alceste)

Costume worn by the actor Perrier in Le Misanthrope
CHT178312 Costume worn by the actor Perrier in Le Misanthrope by Moliere (1622-73) (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Virgil Reading his Aeneid, 1796 (hand-coloured etching, engraving & stipple engraving
828647 Virgil Reading his Aeneid, 1796 (hand-coloured etching, engraving & stipple engraving) (also see 745998, 828646) by Bartolozzi

The Death of Alcestis, after Angelika Kauffman (1741-1807), 1796 (hand-coloured etching
828646 The Death of Alcestis, after Angelika Kauffman (1741-1807), 1796 (hand-coloured etching, engraving & stipple engraving) (also see 745998, 828647) by Bartolozzi

Alcestis sacrifices herself to save her husband Admetus, King of Pherae, 1785
PWI82348 Alcestis sacrifices herself to save her husband Admetus, King of Pherae, 1785 by Peyron, Jean Francois Pierre (1744-1814); 327x325 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French

Alexandre Damas as Alceste in Le Misanthrope by Moliere, Theatre Francais, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Alexandre-Marie Colin from Portraits d Acteurs et d

The Death of Alcestis, after Angelika Kauffman (1741-1807), 1796
745998 The Death of Alcestis, after Angelika Kauffman (1741-1807), 1796, and Virgil Reading his Aeneid (hand-coloured etching, engraving & stipple engraving) (also see 828646, 828647) by Bartolozzi

Manuscript of Alceste (pen & sepia on paper)
745996 Manuscript of Alceste (pen & sepia on paper) by Dorat, Claude-Joseph (1734-80); 24.8x18.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Clyde Yacht Club, Vessels weathering the Garroch Head, Bute (engraving)
1057888 The Clyde Yacht Club, Vessels weathering the Garroch Head, Bute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clyde Yacht Club)

Lulli, Alceste (chromolitho)
667141 Lulli, Alceste (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lulli, Alceste. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Sketch for Hercules Wrestling with Death for the Body of Alcestis, c
LGH250470 Sketch for Hercules Wrestling with Death for the Body of Alcestis, c.1869-71 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London

Alceste, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Alceste, 1868. The character of Alceste, the protagonist and misanthrope in " Le Misanthrope", a comedy of manners written in verse by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1666

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Mr Leroux Role Alceste Le Misanthrope mid-1850s
Mr. Leroux in the Role of Alceste in Le Misanthrope, mid-1850s. Julien Vallou de Villeneuve (French, 1795-1866). Albumen print from wax paper negative; image

The Shipwrecked Crew of the Alceste, on the Island of Polo Leat

The Shipwrecked Crew of the Alceste, on the Island of Polo Leat

VERSAILLES: OPERA, 1676. A performance of Jean Baptiste Lullys opera Alceste in the marble courtyard of the Palace of Versailles. Line engraving, 1676, from Les Divertisements de Versailles, 1679

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"Alceste: A Tale of Moliere's Misanthrope, Shipwrecks, and Sacrifice" Step into the world of "Alceste, " a captivating tale that intertwines the brilliance of Moliere's play "Le Misanthrope" with elements of adventure and sacrifice. Imagine being part of the shipwrecked crew aboard the Alceste, stranded on the enchanting island of Pulo Lea. As you explore this mysterious land, you stumble upon an engraving depicting Virgil engrossed in reading his epic masterpiece, Aeneid. The power and beauty of literature surround you. Intriguingly enough, another engraving catches your eye – it portrays the tragic death scene from Angelika Kauffman's artwork. Alcestis sacrifices herself to save her beloved husband Admetus, King of Pherae. This selfless act resonates deeply within your soul as you ponder what true love means. As you continue your journey through this captivating narrative, Alexandre Damas appears before you as Alceste himself in Le Misanthrope. His costume worn during performances adds an air of authenticity to his portrayal – a testament to his dedication as an actor. Delving further into this world, a manuscript showcasing pen and sepia drawings captures your attention, and is none other than Alceste itself - a visual representation that brings forth emotions only words can describe. The Clyde Yacht Club comes alive through an exquisite engraving featuring vessels weathering Garroch Head in Bute. The juxtaposition between nature's might and human resilience reminds us that life is full of challenges we must face head-on. Lulli's chromolitho for "Alceste" transports us back to musical brilliance; its vibrant colors evoke emotions felt throughout this enthralling story. Finally, a sketch reveals Hercules wrestling with Death for the body of Alcestis.