Georges Bizet Collection (#2)

"I threw myself at her feet"(colour litho)
973008 " I threw myself at her feet" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I threw myself at her feet")

"I presented my point at his body, and he ran on to it"(colour litho)
973002 " I presented my point at his body, and he ran on to it" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I presented my point at his body)

"Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy!"(colour litho)
972997 " Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Who should I see get down but, the little gypsy)

Carmen, Act IV (colour litho)
3643490 Carmen, Act IV (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carmen, Act IV. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Re-Carmen (colour litho)
6031123 Re-Carmen (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Re-Carmen. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre, Paris)

Alexandre-Cesar-Leopold dit Georges Bizet, Compositeur, 1838-1875 (b / w photo)
5201579 Alexandre-Cesar-Leopold dit Georges Bizet, Compositeur, 1838-1875 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

I had a near enough resemblance to one of the peasants from Valencia (colour litho)
973014 I had a near enough resemblance to one of the peasants from Valencia (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Orange seller!"(colour litho)
973004 " Orange seller!" (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Orange seller)

Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle (colour litho)
973016 Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrapped up to his eyes in a brown mantle)

The Late M Georges Bizet (engraving)
1059808 The Late M Georges Bizet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late M Georges Bizet)

George Bizet, French composer, and a scene from Carmen (chromolitho)
1093457 George Bizet, French composer, and a scene from Carmen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bizet, French composer)

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), ca 1865. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), 1857. Private Collection

Georges Bizet, 1838-1875. French Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

Carmen, 1846. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Georges Bizet (1838-1875), 1870. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Cover of the ode-symphony Vasco de Gama by Georges Bizet, 1880. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Cover of the vocal score of opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, 1875. Found in the Collection of Academie de France a Rome, Villa Medicis

Great Musicians - Plate II. 1895. Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), Daniel Auber (1782-1871), Richard Wagner (1813-1883), Franz Liszt (1811-1886) and Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

Bizet. 1875, (1895). Georges Bizet (1838-1875), French composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume I by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

Georges Bizet (1838-1875), French composer, 1911
Alexandre Cesar Leopold Bizet aka Georges Bizet (1838?1875), French composer of the Romantic period. Best known for his operas including Carmen

Carmen, 1889. Georges Bizets opera Carmen was first performed in 1875. Initially denounced by critics, it went on to become one of the most popular of operas

Georges Bizet, French composer, 1874. Bizet (1838-1875) is best known as the composer of the opera Carmen. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres

Prosper Merimee, French author, historian and archaeologist, 1861. Merimee (1803-1870) is best remembered for his novella Carmen which was the inspiration for Bizets opera of the same title

Georges Bizet, French composer and pianist, 1870s(?). Artist: Etienne Carjat
Georges Bizet, French composer and pianist, 1870s(?). Bizet (1838-1875) is best known as the composer of the opera Carmen. From a private collection

Fernand Ansseau (1890-1972), Belgian operatic tenor, active 1913-1939. Ansseau as Don Jose in Bizets Carmen, based on the novel by Prosper Merimee

Carmen by Prosper Merimee illustrated by Eugene Decisy (1866-p. 1936) (engraving)
XIR75581 Carmen by Prosper Merimee illustrated by Eugene Decisy (1866-p.1936) (engraving) by Vuillier, Gaston (1847-1915) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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Georges Bizet, a renowned French composer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his timeless creations. In black and white photographs, we catch a glimpse of this musical genius, capturing his essence and passion for his craft. One captivating lithograph showcases Escamillo, a character from one of Bizet's most famous works. The vibrant colors bring to life the flamboyant nature of this opera figure. Another chromolithograph portrays Georges Bizet himself, giving us a rare insight into the man behind the music. His intense gaze reveals both determination and vulnerability as he pours his heart into each composition. Carmen, arguably Bizet's magnum opus, is beautifully depicted in another chromolithograph. This iconic opera tells a tale of love and tragedy that has captivated audiences for generations. Georgette Leblanc takes center stage in a colored photograph as she embodies Carmen herself in 1899. With hand on hip and eyes filled with defiance, she brings forth the spirit of this complex character who defies societal norms. In yet another lithograph bursting with color, we witness Carmen's audacious act as she snatches away a rosette from her admirer. It captures her rebellious nature perfectly - unapologetically breaking free from expectations placed upon her. A thrilling moment unfolds before our eyes through vivid hues when Carmen effortlessly leaps over Don Jose and dashes off into freedom. This colorful litho encapsulates the exhilarating energy that permeates throughout Bizet's masterpiece. The death scene from Carmen is brought to life once again through striking colors in yet another lithograph. As tragedy befalls these characters' lives entangled by love and jealousy, their emotions are palpable even within this artistic representation. Don Jose himself is portrayed in full color lithography - torn between duty and desire as he navigates tumultuous relationships amidst conflicting emotions.