Lodeon Collection

Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin, 1843
Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin by the Marquis de Belloy, Theatre de l Odeon, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg, 1844
Louis Jacques Jesse Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg by Alphonse Royer and Gustave Vaez, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1844

French actress Madame Marie Dorval in Agnes de Meranie, 1846
French actress Madame Marie Dorval in Agnes de Meranie by Hippolyte Lazerges, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

French actor Bocage as Philippe Auguste in
French actor Bocage or Pierre-Martinien Tousez as Philippe Auguste in Agnes de Maranie by Hippolyte Lazerges, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

French actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

Madame Letellier as Nancy in Robin des Bois, 1824
Opera singer Madame Letellier as Nancy in the Romantic opera Robin des Bois by Carl Maria von Weber, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Valere as Richard in the Romantic opera Robin des Bois, 1824
Opera singer Valere as Richard in the Romantic opera Robin des Bois by Carl Maria von Weber, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving)
6005553 Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le theatre de l Odeon)

Mrs Charton, artiste du Theatre Royal de l Odeon, in the role of Leonore in Fiesque (coloured engraving)
584337 Mrs Charton, artiste du Theatre Royal de l Odeon, in the role of Leonore in Fiesque (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Charton)

Masquerade party on the rollercoaster at the Salle de l Odeon, 1815. Fashionable society at a masked ball in the pleasure gardens, and women wearing the Swiss Bernese style

French actress Mlle Naptal Arnauld in Echec et Mat, 1846
French actress Mlle Naptal Arnauld in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

French soubrette Mlle. Bonval as Celie in L Ingenue a la Cour by Empis, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets

Milon as Don Luis in Ines, ou La Chute d un Ministre, 1845
Milon as Don Luis in Ines, ou La Chute d un Ministre by Don Ramon de Navarrete, Theatre Royal de L Odeon, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Joseph-Isidore Samson as Figaro in Le Barbier
French actor Joseph-Isidore Samson as the barber Figaro in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Madame Valere as Anna in Robin des Bois, 1824
Soprano singer Madame Valere as Anna in the Romantic opera Robin des Bois by Carl Maria von Weber, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Mlle Henrietta Charton as Leonore in Fiesque, 1824
Mlle Henrietta Charton as Leonore in Fiesque by Francois Ancelot, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Mlle. Anais as Misael in Les Macchabees, 1822
Mlle. Anais or Anais-Pauline-Nathalie Aubert as Misael in Les Macchabees by Alexandre Guiraud, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1822. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville
Contralto singer Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Joseph David as Idamore in Le Paria, 1821
Joseph David as Idamore in Le Paria by Casimir Delavigne, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1821. Handcoloured lithograph by F. Noel after an illustration by Lavigne Marin from Portraits d Acteurs et d

Madame Sarah Bernhardt, auteur de "L Aveu", represente au theatre de l Odeon (engraving)
3623966 Madame Sarah Bernhardt, auteur de " L Aveu", represente au theatre de l Odeon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Sarah Bernhardt)

Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving)
3623959 Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving) by French School

Antoine, Directeur de l Odeon (coloured photo)
974881 Antoine, Directeur de l Odeon (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine, Directeur de l Odeon)

Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving)
6005555 Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin des Bois, Acte II, Scene derniere)

View of Munich, 1869 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF294085 View of Munich, 1869 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: panoramic view of Munich showing the Odeon)

Parisian Theatres
circa 1865: Top : Floor plan of the Theatre de l Odeon in Paris, designed by the architects Marie-Joseph Peyre and Charles de Wailly and built in 1782

L ODEON / PARIS / 1904
An exterior view of Le Theatre National de L Odeon with the statue of Emile Augier in the foreground

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"Lodeon: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of Theater" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Lodeon, where talented actors and actresses brought characters to life on stage. From Mlle Payre's mesmerizing portrayal of Beppe in Karel Dujardin to Milon's commanding presence as the Duke in La Comtesse d'Altemberg, each performance was a masterpiece. The enchantment continued with Madame Marie Dorval's breathtaking rendition of Agnes de Meranie, leaving audiences spellbound by her incredible talent. French actor Bocage took center stage as Philippe Auguste and later dazzled as Albuquerque, showcasing his versatility and skill. It also witnessed unforgettable moments like Madame Letellier's spirited portrayal of Nancy in Robin des Bois, 1824. Valere captured hearts with his powerful interpretation of Richard in the romantic opera Robin des Bois. Before tragedy struck with an unfortunate fire in 1799, Le theatre de l'Odeon stood proudly as part of Comedie-Francaise. Its grandeur is immortalized through engravings that depict its magnificence. Notable performers like Mrs Charton graced Lodeon’s stage at Theatre Royal de l'Odeon. Her vibrant portrayal of Leonore in Fiesque left a lasting impression on all who witnessed it. But Lodean wasn't just about performances; it was also a place for celebration and merriment. The rollercoaster masquerade party transported guests into a realm where fantasy met reality – an experience unlike any other. Mlle Naptal Arnauld captivated audiences with her role in Echec et Mat while French soubrette Mlle Bonval stole hearts as Celie. Lodean was more than just a theater; it was a portal to another world where dreams came true and emotions ran wild.