Moli Re Collection

The French Comedy, after 1716. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
The French Comedy, after 1716. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Ballet La Princesse d Elide The Princess of Elis) by Moliere and Lully in Versailles, 1664, 1673. Private Collection

Jourdains Room. Stage design for the theatre play A Bourgeois as a Nobleman by J. -B. Moliere, 1911
Jourdains Room. Stage design for the theatre play A Bourgeois as a Nobleman by J.-B. Moliere, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of the author Moliere (1622-1673). Private Collection

La lecture de Moliere, 1728, (1937). Artist: Jean Francois de Troy
La lecture de Moliere, 1728, (1937). From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Moliere, French playwright and actor, 18th century (1894). Artist: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
Moliere (1622-1673), French playwright and actor, 18th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Moliere, 1775. Artist: Thomas Cook
Moliere, 1775. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere (1622-1673), was a French theatre writer, director and actor, one of the masters of comic satire

A scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules by Moliere, (1833). Artist: Jackson
A scene from Les Precieuses Ridicules by Moliere, (1833). Les precieuses were witty and educated intellectual ladies who frequented the salon of the marquise de Rambouillet

Moliere, French theatre writer, director and actor, (1833). Artist: J Posselwhite
Moliere, French theatre writer, director and actor, (1833). Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere (1622-1673), was one of the masters of comic satire

Alexandre Lenoir, 1799. Artist: Pierre Maximilien Delafontaine
Alexandre Lenoir, 1799. Originally an artist, Lenoir was actively involved in conserving Frances heritage from the ravages of the Revolution

Moliere and the mendicant friar, (19th century). A scene showing the French playwright Jean Baptiste de Moliere (1622-1673) and a monk

Farceurs, 1670. French and Italian characters from the Comedia del Arte. The Captain is 5th from left, Harlequin 6th from left

Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Artist: Laurent Cars
Scene from Don Juan, ou le Festin de Pierre, 1665, (18th century). Don Juan is speaking to the stone statue of the Commander whom he killed when the old man challenged the Don who had seduced his

Portrait of the author Moliere (1622-1673), ca 1658. Artist: Mignard, Pierre (1612-1695)
Portrait of the author Moliere (1622-1673), ca 1658. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

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"Molière: A Master of French Comedy Through the Centuries" Molière, a name synonymous with wit and satire, has left an indelible mark on the world of theater. His comedic genius continues to captivate audiences even today. In 1664 and 1673, Molière collaborated with composer Lully in Versailles to create the ballet "La Princesse d'Elide, " showcasing their combined talents in a grand spectacle fit for royalty. The artist Silvestre captured this momentous collaboration, immortalizing their partnership on canvas. Fast forward to 1911 when J. -B. Molière's play "A Bourgeois as a Nobleman" took center stage. Nikolai Sapunov's intricate stage design for Jourdains Room transported audiences into the bourgeois world turned upside down by Molière's biting social commentary. The portrait of Molière himself portrays him as an enigmatic figure, his gaze filled with intelligence and mischief. Jean Francois de Troy's painting from 1728 captures the essence of Moliere during his time, while Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet and Thomas Cook depict him in later centuries, ensuring his legacy endures. Moliere's plays were not only renowned for their humor but also for their sharp critique of societal norms. In "Les Precieuses Ridicules, " Jackson brings one such scene to life through artistry that echoes Moliere's own brilliance. J Posselwhite beautifully captures Moliere’s multifaceted talent as a writer, director, and actor in another artwork from 1833 – a testament to his versatility within the theatrical realm. Even beyond theater walls, Alexandre Lenoir pays homage to Moliere’s impact by immortalizing him alongside other notable figures who shaped France’s cultural landscape. Lastly, we glimpse into history with an intriguing depiction of Moliere encountering a mendicant friar, reminding us of the complexities and controversies that surrounded this theatrical legend.