French Novelist Collection

Jean Cocteau, 1911 (b/w photo)
NUL204360 Jean Cocteau, 1911 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: French writer and artist Jean Cocteau (1889-1963).).

Portrait of Joris Karl Huysmans (1848-1907), 1895 (litho)
STC170364 Portrait of Joris Karl Huysmans (1848-1907), 1895 (litho) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Marcel Prevost (1862-1941) (b / w photo)
MMT220741 Marcel Prevost (1862-1941) (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France

Portrait of Marcel Proust (1871-1922) 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT224215 Portrait of Marcel Proust (1871-1922) 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; out of copyright

Emile Zola (1840-1902) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo)
STC124005 Emile Zola (1840-1902) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Caricature of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (colour litho)
CHT231196 Caricature of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (colour litho) by Granville (fl.1830) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Course au Clocher Academique; ); eArchives Charmet; French

George Sand (1804-76) and Marie de Flavigny (1805-76) Countess of Agoult
BLT162720 George Sand (1804-76) and Marie de Flavigny (1805-76) Countess of Agoult, at the Comedie Francaise, 1834 (w/c on paper) by Odier

Alexandre Dumas pere (1802-70), from Galerie Contemporaine, c
STC130628 Alexandre Dumas pere (1802-70), from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Proofs (p. 264) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author
BLT231199 Proofs (p.264) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author, 1844 (pen & ink on paper) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

The Triumph of Naturalism, caricature of Emile Zola (1840-1902
CHT162729 The Triumph of Naturalism, caricature of Emile Zola (1840-1902) illustration from La Caricature, 7th February 1880 (litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Jean Genet (1910-86) (b / w photo)
CHT218619 Jean Genet (1910-86) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Jules Francois Felix Husson, Champfleury (1821-89)
STC129120 Jules Francois Felix Husson, Champfleury (1821-89), from Galerie Contemporaine, c.1874-78 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910)

Reproduction of a poster advertising the publication of Rome by Emile Zola
STC138813 Reproduction of a poster advertising the publication of Rome by Emile Zola, in Le Journal (colour litho) by Lucas

Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) 1917 (pencil on panel)
NUL167194 Portrait of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) 1917 (pencil on panel) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 45x40 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Proofs (p. 174) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author
BLT231197 Proofs (p.174) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author, 1844 (pen & ink on paper) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Proofs (p. 127) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author
BLT231198 Proofs (p.127) of Modeste Mignon corrected by the author, 1844 (pen & ink on paper) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) along with the characters of La Comedie Humaine
CHT163701 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) along with the characters of La Comedie Humaine, 1838 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Merimee, Prosper (1803-70); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Marcel Prevost (1862-1941) (litho)
KW232485 Marcel Prevost (1862-1941) (litho) by French School; Private Collection; Photo eKen Welsh; French, out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1897 (oil on canvas)
BAL50123 Portrait of Marcel Proust, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 90x71 cm; Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; (add.info.: Proust (1871-1922); ); French

Portrait of Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) 1924 (oil on canvas)
XOU19162 Portrait of Jean Giraudoux (1882-1944) 1924 (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); 60x50 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of George Sand (1804-76) (oil on canvas)
XIR99579 Portrait of George Sand (1804-76) (oil on canvas) by Charpentier, Auguste (1813-80); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) after a daguerreotype (oil on canvas)
XIR66786 Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) after a daguerreotype (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Paris, France; French

Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR27907 Portrait of Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving)
KW237050 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Eugene Sue (1804-57) 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR222757 Portrait of Eugene Sue (1804-57) 1837 (oil on canvas) by Lepaulle, Francois Gabriel Guillaume (1804-86); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) passing in review his characters (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215558 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) passing in review his characters (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) (Woodburytype) (b&w photo)
XJF105768 Portrait of Jules Verne (1828-1905) (Woodburytype) (b&w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Bust of Victor Hugo (1802-85) aged 35, 1837 (plaster)
XIR159393 Bust of Victor Hugo (1802-85) aged 35, 1837 (plaster) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); height: 62 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) c. 1820 (ink & wash on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR159292 Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) c.1820 (ink & wash on paper) (b/w photo) by Boulanger, Louis (1806-67); 24x18 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) in his Monks Habit, 1829 (oil on canvas)
XZL148176 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) in his Monks Habit, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Boulanger, Louis (1806-67); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; French, out of copyright

Emile Zola (1840-1902) (engraving)
KW129230 Emile Zola (1840-1902) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Edmond de Goncourt (1822-96) c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR122506 Edmond de Goncourt (1822-96) c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Carriere, Eugene (1849-1906); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Alexander Dumas Fils (1824-95) 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR160495 Alexander Dumas Fils (1824-95) 1877 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 62x42.5 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Capturing the Essence of French Novelists: A Glimpse into Literary Greatness" Step into the world of French literature through these captivating portraits and images. In 1895, Joris Karl Huysmans, a renowned French novelist, is immortalized in a lithograph portrait. His works delved deep into decadence and spirituality, leaving an indelible mark on literary history. Marcel Prevost's black and white photograph reveals the enigmatic persona of this influential writer from 1862 to 1941. His novels explored themes of love, passion, and societal norms with great finesse. Marcel Proust's monochromatic image from 1900 transports us to his intricate narrative universe. Known for his masterpiece "In Search of Lost Time, " Proust's introspective style revolutionized modern literature. Emile Zola's black and white photograph from Galerie Contemporaine captures the intensity that defined his naturalistic writing approach. This iconic figure challenged societal conventions through works like "Germinal" and "Nana. " Honore de Balzac comes alive in a colorful lithograph caricature that reflects his larger-than-life personality. As one of France's most prolific writers during the Romantic era, he crafted vivid characters in stories such as "Eugenie Grandet" and "Lost Illusions. " George Sand and Marie de Flavigny Countess of Agoult share an intriguing connection captured within their joint portrait. George Sand defied gender norms by adopting a male pseudonym while crafting powerful novels like "Indiana" and championing women's rights. Alexandre Dumas pere shines through another piece from Galerie Contemporaine—a testament to his enduring legacy as one of France’s greatest storytellers. Works like “The Three Musketeers” continue to captivate readers worldwide. Proofs corrected by Emile Zola himself showcase meticulous attention to detail in his novel "Modeste Mignon.