French Composer Collection

Stage set design for Act I of Daphnis and Chloe by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 1912
XIR38831 Stage set design for Act I of Daphnis and Chloe by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 1912 (w/c on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Russian

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) (b / w photo)
XIR159165 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) (b/w photo) by Nadar, Paul (1856-1939); Private Collection

Francois-Antoine Habeneck (1781-1849) (engraving)
CBF152380 Francois-Antoine Habeneck (1781-1849) (engraving) by Chalot (fl.1879-1884); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Charles Gounod (1818-93) 1841 (graphite on paper heightened with white chalk
CBF152375 Charles Gounod (1818-93) 1841 (graphite on paper heightened with white chalk) (see also 159090) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French

Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726) engraved by Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) (engraving)
CBF152355 Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726) engraved by Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) (engraving) by Santerre, Jean Baptiste (1651-1717) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (b / w photo)
CHT163917 Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (b/w photo) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Chamber Music Concert, c. 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
CHT165874 Chamber Music Concert, c.1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Gruen or Grun, Jules Alexandre (1868-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hector Berlioz (1803-69) engraved by Metzmacher (engraving)
CBF152316 Hector Berlioz (1803-69) engraved by Metzmacher (engraving) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Portrait and signature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (litho) (b / w photo)
PHG142454 Portrait and signature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas)
XIR206942 Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas) by Laurent, Ernest-Joseph (1859-1929); 65x54 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Concert of the Philharmonic Society, caricature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) from
CHT163916 Concert of the Philharmonic Society, caricature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) from Le Journal pour Rire, 1850 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Portrait of Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) 1841 (oil on canvas)
CHT167383 Portrait of Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) 1841 (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Henri (Karl Ernest Rudolf Heinrich Salem) (1814-82); Conservatoire National de Musique, Paris

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b / w photo)
JHG215594 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b/w photo) by Llanta, Jacques Francois Gauderique (1807-64); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) c. 1887 (oil on canvas)
JHG223633 Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l
JHG223632 Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l Assiette au Beurre, 20th July 1907 (coloured engraving) by Barcet

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b / w photo)
JHG215591 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Henri-Jean Rigel (1772-1852) (engraving)
CBF171221 Portrait of Henri-Jean Rigel (1772-1852) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois-Andre-Danica Philidor (1726-95) engraved by Augustus de Saint-Aubin
CBF171201 Portrait of Francois-Andre-Danica Philidor (1726-95) engraved by Augustus de Saint-Aubin, 1772 (engraving) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust

Portrait of Charles Francois Gounod (1818-93) (oil on canvas)
ZEN140252 Portrait of Charles Francois Gounod (1818-93) (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Henri (Karl Ernest Rudolf Heinrich Salem) (1814-82); Conservatoire National de Musique, Paris, France; eJ.P

Emmanuel Chabrier (1842-94) (b / w photo)
CHT247740 Emmanuel Chabrier (1842-94) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) 1865 (litho) (b / w photo)
JHG215595 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) 1865 (litho) (b/w photo) by Desmaisons, Emile (1812-80); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747), c. 1715 (chalk & crayon on paper)
CHT220303 Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747), c.1715 (chalk & crayon on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study in the birthplace of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (photo)
XIR164962 Study in the birthplace of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (photo) by French School; Musee Hector Berlioz, La Cote-Saint-Andre, Isere, France; (add.info.: Berlioz native house)

Birthplace of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (photo)
XIR164959 Birthplace of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (photo) by French School, (17th century); Musee Hector Berlioz, La Cote-Saint-Andre, Isere, France; French, out of copyright

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (heliogravure) (b / w photo)
JHG215592 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (heliogravure) (b/w photo) by Cremiere, Leon (1831-1913); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) late 19th century (b / w photo)
JHG239782 Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) late 19th century (b/w photo) by Nadar, Paul (1856-1939); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 1886 (oil on canvas)
XIR249217 Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 1886 (oil on canvas) by Pinta, Henri Ludovic Marius (b.1856); Villa Medici, Rome, Italy; French, out of copyright

Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b / w photo)
JHG215596 Esprit Auber (1782-1871) (litho) (b/w photo) by Tourfaut, Leon Alexandre (d.1883); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Charles Lecocq (1832-1918), from Galerie Contemporaine, c. 1874-78 (b / w photo)
STC129154 Charles Lecocq (1832-1918), from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Jean-Henri D Anglebert (1635-91) engraved by Cornelius Vermeulen (1642-92) (engraving
CBF152348 Jean-Henri D Anglebert (1635-91) engraved by Cornelius Vermeulen (1642-92) (engraving) by Mignard, Paul (1639-91) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Francois Couperin (1668-1733) engraved by Flipart (engraving)
CBF152339 Francois Couperin (1668-1733) engraved by Flipart (engraving) by Bouys, Andre (1656-1749) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Alfred Cortot (1877-1962) and Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), early 20th century (b / w photo)
CHT163693 Alfred Cortot (1877-1962) and Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), early 20th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Portrait of Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) 1903 (pastel on paper)
XIR170280 Portrait of Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) 1903 (pastel on paper) by Rossi, Alberto (1858-1936); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Bust of Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-87) (bronze)
XIR192181 Bust of Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-87) (bronze) by Collignon, Gaspard (fl.1669 d.1702); Church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) late 19th century (b / w photo)
JHG239784 Charles-Francois Gounod (1818-93) late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bust of Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) 1760 (stone)
XIR247259 Bust of Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) 1760 (stone) by Caffieri, Jean-Jacques (1725-92); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Adolphe Adam (1803-56), from Pantheon Charivarique
XIR164897 Caricature of Adolphe Adam (1803-56), from Pantheon Charivarique (litho) (b/w photo) by Roubaud, Benjamin (1811-47); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Caricature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (crayon on paper)
XIR164943 Caricature of Hector Berlioz (1803-69) (crayon on paper) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) (engraving)
CBF171226 Portrait of Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas)
JHG176245 Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas) by Mathey, Paul (1844-1929); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas)
JHG176246 Portrait of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); Bibliotheque du Conservatoire de Musique, Paris, France; American, out of copyright

Portrait of Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747) engraved by Moyreau (engraving)
CBF171219 Portrait of Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747) engraved by Moyreau (engraving) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Study for a Portrait of Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) 19th July 1920 (oil on canvas)
XIR188875 Study for a Portrait of Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) 19th July 1920 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Erik Satie (1866-1925) c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR188873 Portrait of Erik Satie (1866-1925) c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Valadon, Marie Clementine (Suzanne) (1865-1938); 41x22 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; French

Portrait of Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) 1920 (oil on canvas)
XIR183751 Portrait of Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) 1920 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 60.5x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) with a Violin (oil on canvas)
XIR121768 Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) with a Violin (oil on canvas) by Aved, Jacques Andre Joseph Camelot (1702-66); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Claude Debussy (1862-1918) (oil on canvas)
XSL64979 Portrait of Claude Debussy (1862-1918) (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; French, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Masters of Melody: A Journey through French Composers" Step into the enchanting world of French composers as we explore their captivating works and enduring legacies. In Act I of Daphnis and Chloe, Maurice Ravel's genius comes to life with a mesmerizing stage set design that transports us to a realm of beauty and imagination. Claude Debussy, captured in a timeless black-and-white photo, stands as an icon of musical innovation, pushing boundaries with his revolutionary compositions. Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, emerges from history's shadows in a vibrant lithograph. This remarkable composer defied societal norms as both an accomplished musician and skilled fencer. Witness the dramatic encounter between the Chevalier d'Eon dressed as a woman and Monsieur de Saint-Georges in a thrilling fencing duel at Carlton House. Their clash symbolizes not only their skills but also their resilience against prejudice. Francois-Antoine Habeneck takes center stage in an exquisite engraving. His contributions to orchestral conducting revolutionized performances during his time. Charles Gounod's early sketch on paper heightened with white chalk reveals his artistic process while capturing the essence of his future masterpieces. Michel Richard Delalande is immortalized through Simon Thomassin's meticulous engraving. Delalande's compositions continue to inspire generations with their grandeur and elegance. Hector Berlioz, portrayed in both black-and-white photography and lithography, showcases his multifaceted talent as both composer and conductor. His passionate music resonates deeply within our souls. Transport yourself to chamber music concerts from c. 1885-90 depicted on canvas—an oil painting that captures the intimate atmosphere where melodies intertwine harmoniously. As we conclude this journey through French composers' lives, let us celebrate their indelible mark on classical music—a legacy that continues to enchant and inspire audiences worldwide.