Honore De Balzac Collection

Honore de Balzac, 1845
1577052 Honore de Balzac, 1845; (add.info.: Honore de Balzac (20 May 1799 - 18 August 1850) was a French novelist and playwright.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration by Paul Gavarni for "Philosophie de la vie conjugale" by Honore de Balzac, 19th century
1000891 Illustration by Paul Gavarni for "Philosophie de la vie conjugale" by Honore de Balzac, 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard

Le portrait s'acheva en dépit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. Creator: Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard
Le portrait s'acheva en depit de leurs remonstrances, 1842. (The portrait was completed despite their remonstrances) - monkey artist with birds

Portrait of Honoré de Balzac, 1899. Creator: Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguiere
Portrait of Honore de Balzac, 1899

Monument to Honore de Balzac, This cast 1967 (Musee Rodin 9/12). Creator: Auguste Rodin
Monument to Honore de Balzac, This cast 1967 (Musee Rodin 9/12)

Maison de Balzac, rue Berton, in Passy, 1916. Creator: Georges Aufray
Maison de Balzac, rue Berton, in Passy, 1916

Presumed portrait of Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), writer, c1845. Creator: Unknown
Presumed portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), writer, c1845

Portrait of a man, c1840. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a man, c1840

Zulma Carraud and her son Ivan, 1827. Creator: Edouard Vienot
Zulma Carraud and her son Ivan, 1827

Laure de Balzac as a child. Creator: Unknown
Laure de Balzac as a child

Bernard-Francois Balzac, father of Honore (1746-1829). Creator: Unknown
Bernard-Francois Balzac, father of Honore (1746-1829)

Louise Bechet, c1840. Creator: Eugene Goyet
Louise Bechet, c1840

Madame de Balzac's salon, rue Fortunee, between 1850 and 1880. Creator: Jean Gigoux
Madame de Balzac's salon, rue Fortunee, between 1850 and 1880

Ewelina Hanska, Madame Honore de Balzac, 19th century. A Polish noblewoman, Countess Ewelina Hanska (1801-1882) married French author Honore de Balzac in 1850, five months before his death

Honore de Balzac, 1946 (drawing)
1734295 Honore de Balzac, 1946 (drawing) by Blandin, Andre (1878-1945); (add.info.: Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) french novelist, drawing by A. Blandin, 1946)

Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) French novelist, c. 1840 (engraving)
1699114 Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) French novelist, c. 1840 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century)

Honore de Balzac (engraving)
1729012 Honore de Balzac (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) french novelist, engraving)

Honore De Balzac (litho)
5219530 Honore De Balzac (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honore De Balzac. Illustration for Living Biographies of Famous Novelists (Blue Ribbon)

Portrait of Ewelina Hanska, nee Rzewuska (1801-1882), 1820s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Ewelina Hanska, nee Rzewuska (1801-1882), 1820s. Found in the Collection of the Maison de Balzac

Portrait of Balzac, modeled 1893 (cast 1926 / 33). Creator: Auguste Rodin
Portrait of Balzac, modeled 1893 (cast 1926/33)

More than once, while leaving the masked ball Mr. de *** was arrested by the patrol officers from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

I was ignominiously arrested from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Having said that, this poor invalid gives us a curtsy, and goes hobbling off from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

Friends, the wise one places his glory in eating well from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

As soon as I set foot on the island... from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

He tells us: don t cry, Act! from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

An Old Butterfly from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

All of the wolves are brothers from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

After, in came the body of guards armed with terrible stings from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

After accepting a glass of sweet water, the illustrious orator descends from the platform from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

A very well put insect and beautiful dancer from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

What do you say about the butterfly hunt? from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

This protest was stifled by the noise of private conversations from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

There are men who walk around begging on fertile ground from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

She responded to my protests and oaths with a tone of mockery so cold that I swore to die from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

The Beautiful World of the Tuileries from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

The studies are painful, expensive; but the students are intrepid from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

The poet Honore de Balzac (b / w photo)
5220352 The poet Honore de Balzac (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poet Honore de Balzac)

I saw her go into the Tuileries with two children (colour litho)
3627155 I saw her go into the Tuileries with two children (colour litho) by Avril, Edouard-Henri (Paul) (1849-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: I saw her go into the Tuileries with two children)

Balzac, Head before the Last Study (bronze)
1217443 Balzac, Head before the Last Study (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 17.95x18.5x17 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

French writer Honore de Balzac, 1897 (stone)
893794 French writer Honorede Balzac, 1897 (stone) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: The French writer Honorede Balzac (1799-1850), from the front.); French

Honore de Balzac, French novelist and playwright (litho)
3627152 Honore de Balzac, French novelist and playwright (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), French novelist and playwright

I looked like a flower under my sunshade lined with white silk (colour litho)
3627154 I looked like a flower under my sunshade lined with white silk (colour litho) by Avril, Edouard-Henri (Paul) (1849-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Honore de Balzac, a renowned French novelist of the 19th century, is captured in various artistic forms throughout history. In a delicate drawing from 1946, his features are delicately sketched, showcasing his intellectual prowess. An engraving from the mid-1800s portrays him with an air of sophistication and wisdom that emanates from his eyes. Another lithograph captures Balzac's essence as he gazes into the distance with determination. Not only was Balzac known for his literary contributions but also for his personal life. A portrait of Ewelina Hanska, who later became his wife, reveals a glimpse into their love story during the early 1820s. This connection to romance is further emphasized by Auguste Rodin's sculpture depicting Balzac in a pose reminiscent of passion and intensity. Balzac's writings often explored societal issues and human nature through vivid characters and engaging narratives. His works were not without controversy; scenes such as being arrested after leaving a masked ball or ignominiously taken away provide insight into the complexities he portrayed. Despite facing challenges in life, Balzac believed in embracing pleasure and indulgence wholeheartedly - "the wise one places his glory in eating well. " He encouraged action over tears when faced with adversity - "don't cry, Act. " These sentiments reflect both the depth of his writing and personal philosophy. As we observe these captivating depictions throughout time, we are reminded of his enduring legacy as one of France's most influential novelists. His ability to capture human emotions and societal intricacies continues to resonate with readers today.