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French Poet Collection

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of French Poets Through Time" Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer

Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist
FLO4571030 Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VIII 82

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913 (b/w photo)

Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913 (b/w photo)
XIR233076 Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century

Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century
FLO4571110 Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator, daughter of Louis Malet, 16th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in the manuscript of

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Pierre-Jean Jouve (1887-1976) 1909 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pierre-Jean Jouve (1887-1976) 1909 (oil on canvas)
XIR179469 Portrait of Pierre-Jean Jouve (1887-1976) 1909 (oil on canvas) by Le Fauconnier, Henri Victor Gabriel (1881-1946); 81x100 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Self Portrait (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163715 Self Portrait (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905) 1895 (oil on canvas)

Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905) 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR161168 Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905) 1895 (oil on canvas) by Chabas, Paul (1869-1937); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info)

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Leconte de Lisle (1818-94) late 19th century (b / w photo)

Charles Leconte de Lisle (1818-94) late 19th century (b / w photo)
CHT233780 Charles Leconte de Lisle (1818-94) late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Envelope of a letter to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) 1894 (pen & ink on paper)

Envelope of a letter to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) 1894 (pen & ink on paper)
MMT197851 Envelope of a letter to Berthe Morisot (1841-95) 1894 (pen & ink on paper) by Mallarme, Stephane (1842-98); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait (ink & coloured chalk on paper)

Self Portrait (ink & coloured chalk on paper)
CHT207453 Self Portrait (ink & coloured chalk on paper) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas)
PCT164402 Portrait of Fabre d Eglantine (1750-94) with his golden eglantine (oil on canvas) by Thomire, Francois (1751-1843); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: The Accursed Poets, front cover of the newspaper Lutece

The Accursed Poets, front cover of the newspaper Lutece
CHT163717 The Accursed Poets, front cover of the newspaper Lutece, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) engraved by Delaistre (coloured engraving)

Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) engraved by Delaistre (coloured engraving)
CHT166640 Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) engraved by Delaistre (coloured engraving) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Alfred de Musset (1810-57) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Alfred de Musset (1810-57) (oil on canvas)
XIR185164 Portrait of Alfred de Musset (1810-57) (oil on canvas) by Picard, Louis (1861-1940); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Au Poete Synthetiste Portrait of Stephame Mallarme (1848-1903

Au Poete Synthetiste Portrait of Stephame Mallarme (1848-1903
CHT187790 Au Poete Synthetiste.. Portrait of Stephame Mallarme (1848-1903) (pen & ink on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Dargnieres Nouvelles, Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) robbed by a coachman in Vienne

Dargnieres Nouvelles, Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) robbed by a coachman in Vienne
CHT217668 Dargnieres Nouvelles, Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) robbed by a coachman in Vienne, 1876 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Verlaine, Paul (1844-96); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Comte Auguste de Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1838-89) 1886 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Comte Auguste de Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1838-89) 1886 (b / w photo)
CHT233296 Portrait of Comte Auguste de Villiers de L Isle-Adam (1838-89) 1886 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) and Georges Auric (1899-1983) at Villefranche sur Mer

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) and Georges Auric (1899-1983) at Villefranche sur Mer
CHT214709 Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) and Georges Auric (1899-1983) at Villefranche sur Mer, 1924 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait, c. 1843 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Self Portrait, c. 1843 (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163716 Self Portrait, c. 1843 (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Philippe Quinault (1635-88) (engraving)

Portrait of Philippe Quinault (1635-88) (engraving)
CBF171212 Portrait of Philippe Quinault (1635-88) (engraving) by French School, (17th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; (add.info.: wrote words for opera by Lully; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)
CHT199764 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b/w photo) by Lege, G.M. (19th-early 20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Alphonse de Lamartine (1792-1869) Reading to his Family (engraving) (b / w photo)

Alphonse de Lamartine (1792-1869) Reading to his Family (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223740 Alphonse de Lamartine (1792-1869) Reading to his Family (engraving) (b/w photo) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Andre Breton (1896-1966) 1930 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Andre Breton (1896-1966) 1930 (b / w photo)
CHT224210 Portrait of Andre Breton (1896-1966) 1930 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT239735 Pierre de Ronsard (1524-85) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Nathalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972) and Renee Vivien (1877-1909

Nathalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972) and Renee Vivien (1877-1909
CHT213002 Nathalie Clifford Barney (1876-1972) and Renee Vivien (1877-1909) late 19th century (b/w photo) by Otto Studio (19th-20th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Pierre Louys (1870-1925) from Tetes et Pensees 1901 (colour litho)

Pierre Louys (1870-1925) from Tetes et Pensees 1901 (colour litho)
STC203633 Pierre Louys (1870-1925) from Tetes et Pensees 1901 (colour litho) by Bataille, Henry (1872-1922); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait, c. 1860 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Self Portrait, c. 1860 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT199784 Self Portrait, c.1860 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Bibliotheque Spoelberch de Lovenjoul, Chantilly, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Stephane Mallarme (1842-98), c. 1873 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Stephane Mallarme (1842-98), c. 1873 (b / w photo)
CHT163321 Portrait of Stephane Mallarme (1842-98), c.1873 (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Litteraire Jacques Doucet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Bust of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1692 (clay)

Bust of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1692 (clay)
XOR218220 Bust of Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) 1692 (clay) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Victor Hugos dedication to England of his book on Shakespeare, c

Victor Hugos dedication to England of his book on Shakespeare, c
KDC386059 Victor Hugos dedication to England of his book on Shakespeare, c.1864 (pen & ink on paper) by Hugo, Victor (1802-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: A l Angleterre: Je lui dedie ce livre)

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: The birthplace of Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) built in 1559 (photo)

The birthplace of Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) built in 1559 (photo)
XIR223602 The birthplace of Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) built in 1559 (photo) by French School, (16th century); Musee Jean de la Fontaine, Chateau-Thierry

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Title: Comments and Annotations on the Week of Creation of the World

Title: Comments and Annotations on the Week of Creation of the World
XIR213123 Title: Comments and Annotations on the Week of Creation of the World by Guillaume Salluste du Bartas (1544-90) 1583 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-96) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-96) (oil on canvas)
XIR161063 Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844-96) (oil on canvas) by Cazals, Frederic Auguste (1865-1941); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) with a Cigar, 1864 (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) with a Cigar, 1864 (b / w photo)
CHT199767 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) with a Cigar, 1864 (b/w photo) by Neyt, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)
CHT199760 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) aged 12, 29th April 1897, Roche (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) aged 12, 29th April 1897, Roche (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT217669 Arthur Rimbaud (1854-91) aged 12, 29th April 1897, Roche (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Berrichon, Paterne (d.1922); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau (1671-1741) 1710 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau (1671-1741) 1710 (oil on canvas)
SCP50068 Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau (1671-1741) 1710 (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 90x72.5 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918) reclining, c. 1910 (b / w photo)

Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918) reclining, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
CHT224220 Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918) reclining, c.1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Theodore de Banville (1823-91), from La Revue Illustree, 1886 (colour engraving)

Theodore de Banville (1823-91), from La Revue Illustree, 1886 (colour engraving)
CHT163962 Theodore de Banville (1823-91), from La Revue Illustree, 1886 (colour engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges (1859-1938) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait, 1833 (pencil on paper)

Self Portrait, 1833 (pencil on paper)
BLT162742 Self Portrait, 1833 (pencil on paper) by Musset, Alfred de (1810-57); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b / w photo)
CHT199762 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)

The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT199766 The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b/w photo) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT199761 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bracquemond, Felix (1833-1914) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Ms. 3142 fol. 266 Fables by Marie de France (fl. 12th century)

Ms. 3142 fol. 266 Fables by Marie de France (fl. 12th century)
XIR194185 Ms.3142 fol.266 Fables by Marie de France (fl.12th century), from an Anthology of French Poems, c.1280-90 (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Ms. 3142 fol. 256 Marie de France (fl. 12th century) writing

Ms. 3142 fol. 256 Marie de France (fl. 12th century) writing
XIR194184 Ms.3142 fol.256 Marie de France (fl.12th century) writing, from an Anthology of French Poems, c.1280-90 (vellum) (detail) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Marceline Desborde-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas)

Marceline Desborde-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas)
CHT193562 Marceline Desborde-Valmore (1786-1859) (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Caricature of Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)

Caricature of Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163714 Caricature of Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Self Portrait, (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Self Portrait, (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163713 Self Portrait, (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageFrench Poet Collection: Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) seated in a Louis XIII armchair, 1855 (b / w photo)

Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) seated in a Louis XIII armchair, 1855 (b / w photo)
CHT163699 Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) seated in a Louis XIII armchair, 1855 (b/w photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of French Poets Through Time" Charles Peguy (1873-1914) on manoeuvres with the 76th Infantry Regiment, 1913: A glimpse into the life of a poet who found inspiration amidst military drills. Anne de Graville, Lady Montagu, French poet and translator: Unveiling the talent of a remarkable female poet from the 16th century through a beautifully handcoloured lithograph. Pierre-Jean Jouve (1887-1976), captured in an oil painting from 1909: An intimate portrait that reveals both vulnerability and strength within this influential French poet. A self-portrait in pen & ink by an unknown French poet: The power of introspection shines through this black and white photograph, inviting us to delve into their creative mind. Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905) immortalized in oil on canvas in 1895: Witnessing the essence of this celebrated French poet through strokes of paint that bring his spirit to life. Charles Leconte de Lisle (1818-94), portrayed in a late 19th-century black and white photograph: Capturing the enigmatic aura surrounding one of France's most revered poets. Berthe Morisot receives an enchanting letter envelope from an anonymous admirer - dated back to 1894: Discovering how poetry transcends mediums as we witness artistry even within correspondence between poets. A captivating self-portrait using ink & colored chalk on paper by another mysterious figure from literary history: This vivid artwork offers insight into yet another poetic soul yearning for expression. Fabre d'Eglantine (1750-94) immortalized alongside his golden eglantine flower in an oil painting: Revealing not only his poetic prowess but also his love for nature through this stunning canvas.