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Bernhardt Collection (#3)

"Bernhardt: A Legendary Actress and Icon of the Stage" Sarah Bernhardt, a name that resonates with elegance, talent, and theatrical brilliance

Background imageBernhardt Collection: The Lady of the Camellias (La dame aux camelias). 1896 (lithograph)

The Lady of the Camellias (La dame aux camelias). 1896 (lithograph)
CUL4857138 The Lady of the Camellias (La dame aux camelias). 1896 (lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 207x77 cm; Photo eJBP/AIC; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923
JLJ4675556 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) societary of the Comedie Francaise. Painting by Louise Abbema (1858-1927), 1875. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 28 x 0, 23m

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Aiglon

Portrait of comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Aiglon
XEE4188707 Portrait of comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Aiglon. Illustration taken from " Le Petite Journal" 08/04/1923 Private collection

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris

Advert postcard for Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Paris
French advertising postcard for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. In 1899 the Theatre de la Ville in Paris was renamed Theatre Sarah-Bernhardt after the renowned actress Sarah Bernhardt

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, in Ruy Blas

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, in Ruy Blas
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Dona Maria, Queen of Spain, in Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo Date: 1890s

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Theodora
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as the Empress of Byzantium in Victorien Sardous Theodora. Date: 1890s

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Cleopatra

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Cleopatra Date: 1890s

Background imageBernhardt Collection: L Aiglon, by Edmond Rostand

L Aiglon, by Edmond Rostand
L Aiglon, a play in six acts by Edmond Rostand, based on the life of Napoleon II, son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Marie Louise

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt in The Lady of the Camelias

Sarah Bernhardt in The Lady of the Camelias, Victoria Hall. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Parisian Chronicle, 1881_5_8 - Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888): Bernhardt Sarah

Parisian Chronicle, 1881_5_8 - Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888): Bernhardt Sarah
ICA4945085 Parisian Chronicle, 1881_5_8 - Illustration by Henri Demare (1846-1888): Bernhardt Sarah by Demare, Henri (1846-88); (add.info.: Parisian Chronicle)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dite Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - by De Nittis

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dite Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - by De Nittis
GIA4811779 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dite Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - by De Nittis by Nittis, Giuseppe or Joseph de (1846-84); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Poster for the piece 'La Samaritaine'

Poster for the piece "La Samaritaine"
JLJ4680459 Poster for the piece " La Samaritaine" by Edmond Rostand performed by Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in 1897 at the Theatre de la Renaissance

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in stage costume

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in stage costume
JLJ4573750 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in stage costume by Disderi, Andre Adolphe Eugene (1819-89/90); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageBernhardt Collection: The Marquis de Nangis (interpreted by Dumaine) and Marion (by Sarah Bernhardt

The Marquis de Nangis (interpreted by Dumaine) and Marion (by Sarah Bernhardt
XEE4191254 The Marquis de Nangis (interpreted by Dumaine) and Marion (by Sarah Bernhardt) imploring King Louis XIII (Garnier)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Bracelet and ring of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Bracelet and ring of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
JLJ4580202 Bracelet and ring of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Directed by Fouquet Michot. 19th century

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Poster for 'Medee'performed by Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah

Poster for "Medee"performed by Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah
JLJ4566436 Poster for " Medee" performed by Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) at the Renaissance Theatre

Background imageBernhardt Collection: The actress Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923

The actress Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923
XEE4168012 The actress Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of the Duke of Reichstadt (son of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) - " the Aiglon"

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in 'l

Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in "l
XEE4113923 Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in " l Aiglon", chromolithography. by French School

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Poster 'Joan of Arc'(Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt

Poster "Joan of Arc"(Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt
LSE4090067 Poster " Joan of Arc" (Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) plays in Joan of Arc). Sd

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Poster for 'La dame au camelias'at the Renaissance Theatre with

Poster for "La dame au camelias"at the Renaissance Theatre with
LSE4102230 Poster for " La dame au camelias" at the Renaissance Theatre with Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - by Mucha, 1896

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
LSE4076945 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), autographed photography, 1887 by Unknown Artist

Background imageBernhardt Collection: 'La Dame aux Camelias', with Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (colour litho)

"La Dame aux Camelias", with Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (colour litho)
3114421 " La Dame aux Camelias", with Sarah Bernhardt, 1896 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 207x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a New York Production, 1892 (photo)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a New York Production, 1892 (photo)
3666796 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt in a New York Production, 1892 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Ellen Terry visiting Sarah Bernhardt in her dressing room

Ellen Terry visiting Sarah Bernhardt in her dressing room at the Royal Opera House. 1892

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt in Les Bouffons (The Clowns)

Sarah Bernhardt in Les Bouffons (The Clowns) by Miguel Zamacois. Date: 1907

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Hamlet, 1899 (colour litho)

Hamlet, 1899 (colour litho)
5642665 Hamlet, 1899 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 196.53 x 67.31 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923

Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923
JLJ4645817 Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) by Georges Jules Victor Clairin (1843 - 1919), 1876 by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); Musee du Petit Palais

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt as Medee at the Renaissance Theatre. 1898 (lithograph)

Sarah Bernhardt as Medee at the Renaissance Theatre. 1898 (lithograph)
CUL4892213 Sarah Bernhardt as Medee at the Renaissance Theatre. 1898 (lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 207x77 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHILL/AIC; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Illustration of Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune

Illustration of Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune
ICA4938465 Illustration of Henri Demare (1846-1888) for the Cover of La Nouvelle Lune, 1880-5-9 - Salon de la Nouvelle Lune - Anticlericalism, Art, Salons de painting

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Representation of the Tosca, drama by Victorian Sardou at the Theatre de la Porte Saint

Representation of the Tosca, drama by Victorian Sardou at the Theatre de la Porte Saint
XEE4132746 Representation of the Tosca, drama by Victorian Sardou at the Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin in 1887. Here Act 1, the Church of St

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Macbeth - Pierrot assassin - Theodora - Tosca

Comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Macbeth - Pierrot assassin - Theodora - Tosca
XEE4152105 Comedian Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Macbeth - Pierrot assassin - Theodora - Tosca - Joan of Arc - Tosca - Hernam - Lady of the Camelias - Cleopatra - Phedron - engraving in " The

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt (b / w photo)

Sarah Bernhardt (b / w photo)
CHT465729 Sarah Bernhardt (b/w photo) by Melandri, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel)

Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel)
1630574 Sarah Bernhardt, 1889 (oil on panel) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); 24.1x16.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt (c)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) recitating '

Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) recitating "
XEE4168568 Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) recitating " The Battle of Hernani" by Francois Coppee

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Cartoon of Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Cartoon of Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
GIA4813809 Cartoon of Henriette Rosine Bernard aka Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), -in " Le Trombinoscope" by Moloch

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Hamlet by Shakespeare - cover of

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Hamlet by Shakespeare - cover of
XEE4155003 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Hamlet by Shakespeare - cover of the Illustered Life of 1899 by Unknown photographer

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Marble bust of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Marble bust of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
JLJ4678912 Marble bust of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard called Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). Sculpture by Jean Leon (Jean-Leon) Gerome (1824-1904) 1895 around Paris, musee d Orsay by Gerome

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Gismonda, 1894-95 (colour litho)

Gismonda, 1894-95 (colour litho)
5642664 Gismonda, 1894-95 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 213.04 x 74.93 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Cover of 'Le Don Quixote', number 854, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 854, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924766 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 854, Satirique en Couleurs, 1890_11_8: A photographic showcase - Anticlericalism, President of the Republic - Lust - Paulus (Jean Paul Habans)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz, 1890 (colour lithograph)

La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz, 1890 (colour lithograph)
5051868 La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz, 1890 (colour lithograph) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 85.8x122.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt; ); French

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
LSE4321063 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), French theatre actress. Cartoon by Gill, Paris

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
XEE4169646 Portrait of comedian Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt: Lady Macbeth in 'Macbeth', drama by Shakespeare

Sarah Bernhardt: Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth", drama by Shakespeare
XEE4160828 Sarah Bernhardt: Lady Macbeth in " Macbeth", drama by Shakespeare, adapted by Jean Richepin - Theatre de la porte Saint-Martin - engraving in " Le journal illustrious"

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Advertising of 'La Diaphane: Rice Powder'

Advertising of "La Diaphane: Rice Powder"
LSE4086203 Advertising of " La Diaphane: Rice Powder" Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). 1890. Illustration by Jules Cheret

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)
JEB4832898 Portrait of Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), actress 1844-1923 (photo) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Portrait en pied de la comedienne francaise Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt

Portrait en pied de la comedienne francaise Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt
JLJ4645812 Portrait en pied de la comedienne francaise Henriette Rosine Bernard dit Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) Painting by Georges Jules Victor Clairin (1843 - 1919). 19th century

Background imageBernhardt Collection: Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines 'Phaedra'1903 (photo)

Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines "Phaedra"1903 (photo)
3666797 Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines " Phaedra" 1903 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Bernhardt: A Legendary Actress and Icon of the Stage" Sarah Bernhardt, a name that resonates with elegance, talent, and theatrical brilliance. From her captivating performances in Tosca to her portrayal of Theodora captured beautifully in a photograph by Downey, Bernhardt's presence on stage was nothing short of mesmerizing. One cannot mention Bernhardt without acknowledging the iconic Mucha poster from 1894. With its intricate design and ethereal depiction of Gismonda, it perfectly encapsulates the allure and grandeur associated with this legendary actress. Known for her remarkable interpretations of Racine's Phedre and other plays, Sarah Bernhardt became synonymous with French theater. Her contributions to the stage were unparalleled, leaving audiences spellbound by her mastery of emotions and impeccable delivery. Even beyond France's borders, Bernhardt left an indelible mark on theaters worldwide. The Folly Theatre in Manchester witnessed her extraordinary talent firsthand as she graced its stage with unforgettable performances. But it wasn't just on stage where Sarah Bernhardt made history. During World War II, British troops found solace after days of fighting while resting near a theater bearing her name – a testament to the enduring legacy she had created. Artists sought to capture every aspect of this enigmatic actress; Georges Clairin immortalized her beauty in an oil painting from 1879 while Bastien-Lepage portrayed her essence through his brushstrokes. Whether smiling or solemnly posing for portraits, Sarah Bernhardt exuded charisma that transcended mere acting skills. Inevitably time caught up with even this great starlet. As news spread about Sarah Bernhardt's passing in 1923 at age seventy-nine, fans mourned the loss not only of an exceptional artist but also a symbol of grace and sophistication. Her memory lives on through caricatures like Gill's playful rendition which showcases both admiration and humor towards this larger-than-life personality.