Hector Berlioz Collection

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, c1863. Artist: Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer, c1863. Berliozs (1803-1869) best known works are his Symphonie fantastique and Grande messe des morts (Requiem). From a private collection

France, Paris, Caricature of composer Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869)
Hector Berlioz (Cote-Saint-Andre, 1803 - Paris, 1869), French composer. Caricature by Etienne Carjat

Hector Berlioz
3118640 Hector Berlioz; (add.info.: Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) a French Romantic composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Handwritten letter by Hector Berlioz
3118666 Handwritten letter by Hector Berlioz; (add.info.: Handwritten letter by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) a French Romantic composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hector Berlioz conducting the Societe Philharmonique
5308199 Hector Berlioz conducting the Societe Philharmonique.; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Hector Berlioz conducting the Societe Philharmonique)

Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) French composer photo by Franck
1710972 Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) French composer photo by Franck; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) french composer photo by Franck).

Poster for the Opera "La damnation de Faust" by Hector Berlioz, c. 1910. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), 1830. Creator: Dupré, François-Xavier (1803-1870)
Portrait of the composer Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), 1830. Found in the collection of the Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Sketch for Homage to Delacroix, 1863-1864. Creator: Henri Fantin-Latour
Sketch for Homage to Delacroix, 1863-1864. Alternative title: Homage to Berlioz

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869). Creator: Photo studio Martinet
Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869). Private Collection

Marie Genevieve Martin, Also Known As Marie Recio (1814-1862), Berliozs second wife, First half of the 19th cent.. Found in the collection of Musee Hector Berlioz

Portrait of Hector Berlioz, 1860s (b/w photo)
7406878 Portrait of Hector Berlioz, 1860s (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Royal Academy of Music, London

Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869. French romantic composer. Portrait by Chase Emerson. American artist, 1874-1922
3052812 Hector Berlioz, 1803-1869. French romantic composer. Portrait by Chase Emerson. American artist, 1874-1922. by Emerson, Chase (1874-1922); Private Collection

A Berlioz, 1891 (woodcut)
615498 A Berlioz, 1891 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 32.5x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz (1803-69) French composer); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

Hector Berlioz vers 1847 (engraving)
3623955 Hector Berlioz vers 1847 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz vers 1847)

Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho)
735814 Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust)

Marguerites dream (chromolitho)
735812 Marguerites dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerites dream)

Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho)
735815 Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite goes to Heaven)

Hector Berlioz (chromolitho)
666961 Hector Berlioz (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Hector Berlioz, French composer (b / w photo)
2776515 Hector Berlioz, French composer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

Witches and wolves, illustration for The Damnation of Faust
GIA3511921 Witches and wolves, illustration for The Damnation of Faust by Berlioz (w/c on paper) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (colour litho)
814204 Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869)

Hector Berlioz (gravure)
734230 Hector Berlioz (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz. Illustration for Celebrated Musicians of All Nations by M Fs Harvey)

Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho)
735813 Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons)

Fausts dream (chromolitho)
735811 Fausts dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fausts dream. Liebig card)

Hector Berlioz (engraving)
3631272 Hector Berlioz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz. Illustration for Cyclopedia of Music)

Hector Berlioz (Musician) (engraving)
978371 Hector Berlioz (Musician) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz (Musician)

Marie Delna as Dido in Les Troyens (coloured photo)
978041 Marie Delna as Dido in Les Troyens (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Delna, French opera singer)

Hector Berlioz, 1865-66 (litho)
2641108 Hector Berlioz, 1865-66 (litho) by Petit, Pierre (1832-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz: 11.12.1803 - 08.03.1869 French Romantic composer)

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (b / w photo)
814042 Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869)

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (engraving)
814039 Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869)

Hector Berlioz (colour litho)
3643327 Hector Berlioz (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Faust watches the Hungarian March from his library (chromolitho)
735810 Faust watches the Hungarian March from his library (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust watches the Hungarian March from his library)

The Late M Berlioz, French Musical Composer (engraving)
1103918 The Late M Berlioz, French Musical Composer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late M Berlioz, French Musical Composer)

Apotheose de Berlioz, 19th century (oil on canvas)
BON110516 Apotheose de Berlioz, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 46.5x38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Hector Berlioz (colour litho)
3094565 Hector Berlioz (colour litho) by Eichhorn (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (colour litho)
814040 Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869)

Portrait of Hector Berlioz, c. 1850s (salt print)
1448712 Portrait of Hector Berlioz, c.1850s (salt print) by Bertsch, Auguste Adolphe (1813-71); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (engraving)
814041 Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Berlioz, French Romantic composer (1803-1869)

Stage design for the ballet La damnation de Faust by Hector Berlioz, Early 1920s. Creator: Bakst
Stage design for the ballet La damnation de Faust by Hector Berlioz, Early 1920s. Private Collection

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), 1915. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Art Gustave Fayet

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), 1845. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), 1851. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Matinee at Liszts home. (Composer Hector Berlioz, the composer Carl Czerny and the violinist Heinri)
Matinee at Liszts home. (Composer Hector Berlioz, the composer Carl Czerny and the violinist Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst), 1846. Private Collection

Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), c. 1850. Artist: Pierson, Pierre-Louis (1822-1913)
Portrait of Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), c. 1850. Private Collection

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Hector Berlioz, the renowned French composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music during his time in Paris. Known for his innovative and passionate compositions, Berlioz's talent was captured in various artistic forms. In a caricature from the 1800s, we catch a glimpse of Berlioz's eccentric personality. His larger-than-life presence is evident as he immerses himself in creating musical masterpieces that would transcend generations. A black and white portrait taken in the 1860s showcases Berlioz's intense gaze and contemplative expression, and is through this photograph that we can almost feel his dedication to his craft radiating from within. An American artist named Chase Emerson paid tribute to Berlioz with a stunning portrait created between 1874-1922. The painting captures not only the composer's physical features but also hints at the depth of emotions embedded within his compositions. One cannot discuss Hector Berlioz without mentioning "Les Troyens, " one of his most ambitious works. A color lithograph depicts him composing this grand opera, showcasing both his creative process and determination to push boundaries. A woodcut from 1891 portrays an image simply titled "A Berlioz. " This artwork encapsulates the essence of who he was as a composer - bold, imaginative, and unafraid to challenge conventional norms. Berlioz's fascination with literary themes is beautifully illustrated through chromolithographs depicting scenes from "The Damnation of Faust" and "Marguerite's Dream. " These vibrant illustrations bring to life the vivid imagery present in his music while highlighting his ability to evoke emotion through soundscapes. As we delve into history further, an engraving dating back to around 1847 shows us a younger version of Hector Berlioz. It serves as a reminder that even then, he possessed immense talent waiting to be unleashed upon the world stage. Lastly, a black and white photograph showcases Berlioz's serious demeanor.