La Tosca Collection

PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccini s
PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccinis opera Tosca, 1900

Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

La Tosca de Charles le Bargy with Cecile Sorel 1909 (poster)
1711248 La Tosca de Charles le Bargy with Cecile Sorel 1909 (poster).

Stage design for the Opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Creator: Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927)
Stage design for the Opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. Found in the collection of the Archivio Storico Ricordi

Mrs Bernard-Beere in "La Tosca, "at the Garrick Theatre (engraving)
1596345 Mrs Bernard-Beere in " La Tosca, " at the Garrick Theatre (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bernard-Beere in " La Tosca)

"La Tosca"at the Garrick Theatre (engraving)
1046836 " La Tosca" at the Garrick Theatre (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " La Tosca" at the Garrick Theatre)

Mr Lewis Waller, in "La Tosca"and in "The Wifes Secret"(b / w photo)
726392 Mr Lewis Waller, in " La Tosca" and in " The Wifes Secret" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lewis Waller)

Leon Carvalho, La Tosca (chromolitho)
667112 Leon Carvalho, La Tosca (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Carvalho, La Tosca. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

La Tosca, Sarah Bernhardt (chromolitho)
730054 La Tosca, Sarah Bernhardt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tosca, Sarah Bernhardt)

Mr Victorien Sardou (engraving)
3628023 Mr Victorien Sardou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Victorien Sardou. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

The "Truth"Toys (engraving)
1592225 The " Truth" Toys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Truth" Toys)

Poster for Tosca with Sarah Bernhardt, 1899 (colour litho)
3703754 Poster for Tosca with Sarah Bernhardt, 1899 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of the Libretto of opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

Poster for the Play La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, 1899. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Poster for the Play La Tosca by Victorien Sardou, 1899. From a private collection

LA Tosca at the Garrick Theatre, the Scene between LA Tosca and the Governor of St
LA TOSCA AT THE GARRICK THEATRE, THE SCENE BETWEEN LA TOSCA AND THE GOVERNOR OF ST. ANGELO, ACT III. LONDON UK 1889. show, theater, entertainment, drama, play, stage, performance, theatrical, acting

THEATRE: LA TOSCA, 1887. Scenes from the play, La Tosca, by Victorien Sardou, starring Sarah Bernhardt. Engraving, English, 1887

HARICLEA DARCLEE (1868-1939). Romanian operatic soprano. In the title role of Giacomo Puccinis opera, Tosca, 1900

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Photographed by Nadar in Paris, France, 1887, in the title role of Victorien Sardous Tosca

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"La Tosca: A Timeless Opera Masterpiece" Step into the world of passion, drama, and tragedy with "La Tosca, " Giacomo Puccini's iconic opera that has captivated audiences for over a century. The first production of this remarkable work was brought to life in 1900, as depicted in the striking poster by Hohenstein. The enchanting artwork transports us to a time when the magic of live performances filled theaters. The leading lady who immortalized the role of Tosca was none other than Sarah Bernhardt herself, as seen in an exquisite engraving capturing her captivating presence on stage. Her portrayal left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide and solidified her status as one of the greatest actresses of all time. Joining Bernhardt in bringing "La Tosca" to life were talented performers like Mrs Bernard-Beere and Mr Lewis Waller, whose compelling renditions added depth and intensity to their respective roles. Their dedication is beautifully captured in these engravings from their performances at Garrick Theatre. Leon Carvalho's interpretation also graced the stage with his chromolitho depiction of La Tosca, showcasing his artistic prowess and attention to detail. These vibrant illustrations transport us into the heart-wrenching moments that unfold throughout Puccini's masterpiece. Behind every great performance lies a brilliant mind - Victorien Sardou, renowned playwright and creator of "La Tosca. " His genius storytelling laid the foundation for Puccini's mesmerizing score that continues to resonate with audiences today. As we delve deeper into this operatic journey, we discover various artifacts associated with "La Tosca. " From colorful posters featuring Sarah Bernhardt herself to intricately designed libretto covers from 1899 – each piece tells its own story about this timeless opera. Through these historical hints and visual glimpses into past productions, we are reminded why "La Tosca" remains an enduring masterpiece.