Bernhardt Collection (#5)

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress in Rostands L Aiglon
Sarah Bernhardt (1845-1923), French actress in Rostands L Aiglon in 1900, in the role of the Duke of Reichstadt. Date: 1900

Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (2 / 2)
Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900

Sarah Bernhardt in L Aiglon (1 / 2)
Photograph of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress - used to publicise her latest role in L Aiglon (1900), by Edmond Rostand. Date: 1900

Sarah Bernhardt Poster
SARAH BERNHARDT POSTER. Bernhardt in the title role from La Dame aux camelias on a poster by Alphonse Mucha for her 1905-06 farewell American tour

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, 1869. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was probably the most famous stage actress of the 19th century

Sir Squire Bancroft and Madame Sarah Bernhardt, c1925. Sir Squire Bancroft, (1841-1926), English actor-manager. Sarah Bernhardt, (1844-1923), French actress

French actress Sarah Bernhardt in her Paris studio, France, 1890. Drawn from life. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was probably the most famous stage actress of the 19th century

Fedora, 1882 (1889). Believed to be a portrait of the French actress Sarah Bernhardt in the role of Fedora. A print from Figaro Exposition, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co, Limited

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), French stage actress, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), French stage actress, 1890. Bernhardt was the most famous stage actress of the 19th century.From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, first series

Sarah Bernhardt as Isolde, c1902. Artist: Nadar
Sarah Bernhardt as Isolde, c1902. Famous French stage actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923)

Woman of Samaria (Poster). Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman of Samaria (Poster). From a private collection

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, c1865. Artist: Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, c1865. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was probably the most famous stage actress of the 19th century. From a private collection

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, 1901. Artist: Art Photogravure Co
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, 1901. Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was probably the most famous stage actress of the 19th century

Sarah Bernhardt as Hamlet
The actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844 - 1923) in the male role of Hamlet in Shakespeares play of the same name. 1899

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923). French actress. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero, 1882. Colored

Caricature of Sarah Bernhardt, French actress
Caricature of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), legendary French actress, described here as: Actor, author, painter, sculptor, universal genius, creation-whipper and wholesale fascinator

Caricature of John Hollingshead, theatre manager
Caricature of John Hollingshead (1827-1904), at this time manager of the Gaiety Theatre, seen here reviving an actor (probably Edward Terry) and an actress (Sarah Bernhardt) in the form of puppets

Jules Bastien-Lepage - 2
JULES BASTIEN-LEPAGE French artist who specialised in painting peasants, though he also did portraits including Bernhardt. Date: 1848 - 1884

Jules Bastien-Lepage - 1
JULES BASTIEN-LEPAGE French artist who specialised in painting peasants, though he also did portraits including Bernhardt. Date: 1848 - 1884

Sarah Bernhardt with Beno Constant Coquelin
Sarah Bernhardt (1844 - 1923), French actress with the French actor Beno Constant Coquelin (the elder) - they toured together in 1900

Bernhardt / Headdress
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress in an elaborate crown/headdress Date: 1845 - 1923

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) French actress as Tosca (act one)

Sarah Bernhardt - French Actress
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) - French stage and early film actress. Date: 1869

Bernhardt Photo 1869
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress : early in her extraordinary career - 1869. Date: 1844-1923

Sarah Bernhardt on Stage
French actress SARAH BERNHARDT, on stage in an unspecified role. Date: 1844- 1923

Mlle Bernhardt Paris Actors Actresses series
Artokoloro

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Etching by A. Zenope

[Sarah Bernhardt]; Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910, Paul Nadar, French, 1856 - 1939; negative about 1864; print about 1924

[Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines Phaedra ]
[Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines " Phaedra" ]; Nadar [Gaspard Felix Tournachon], French, 1820 - 1910; Paris, France

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

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923) photographed, 1880, in New York by Napoleon Sarony

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

French Actress and Singer Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage (and early film) Actress (1844-1923) - The Divine Sarah - in The Princess Lointaine by Edmond Rostand. Date: circa 1911

Sarah Bernhardt in Le Passant - playing a Lute
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Le Passant (play by Coppee) - playing a Lute. Date: circa 1895

Sarah Bernhardt as Zoraya in La Sorciere
French Actress Sarah Bernhardt as Zoraya in the stage play La Sorciere ( The Witch ) - Act 3. Written by Victorian Sardou and produced by Bernhadt herself. Date: 1903

Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage Actress
Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage (and early film) Actress (1844-1923) - The Divine Sarah. Date: circa 1902

Sarahs Tiger: Sarah Bernhardt (born Henriette Rosine Bernard - 1844-1923) the great French actress had a penchant for exotic pets. The cartoonist here shows a small boy terrfied by her pet tiger

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) French actress, widely held to be the greatest actress of her day in any language. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894)

La Samaritaine
Full-length of Sarah Bernhardt in white and green robe with urn on pedestal, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

Lorenzaccio
Image of Sarah Bernhardt dressed as a prince with black hair and deep blue-purple robe, Border and many features printed in gilt ink, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

Gismonda
Image of Sarah Bernhardt in ornate costume, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau

French lithograph poster by Tamagno, 1892, for Terminus, the healthy absinthe
ABSINTHE POSTER, 1892. French lithograph poster by Tamagno, 1892, for Terminus, the healthy absinthe. Tamagno used, without permission

Poster announcing the performance of Joan of Arc by Sarah Bernhardt in the Renaissance Theater. Work by Eugene Grasset. Art Nouveau. Painting. Private Collection

Bernhardt, Henriette Rosine, Also
VEGA CARPIO, F lix Lope de (1562-1635). La Dama Boba (Lady Nitwit). Performance at thel Corral de Comedias of Almagro

BERNHARDT, Henriette Rosine, also called (1844-1923). French theatre and film actress. Sarah Bernhardt in class at the Conservatory

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). Bernhardt as Magda in a scene from Hermann Sudermanns play Heimat (Magda) at Dalys Theatre, London, England. Line engraving, English, 1895

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Line engraving, English, 1879

Matinee de gala au benefice de l Association Nationale de Mutiles de la Guerre Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Disabled French soldier being comforted by two young girls

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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.