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Heinrich Heine Collection

Heinrich Heine, the renowned German poet and essayist, captivated readers with his profound words and enchanting verses

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei (chromolitho)

Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei (chromolitho)
1093921 Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Heinrich Heines poem Lorelei)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine

Heinrich Heine
3118648 Heinrich Heine; (add.info.: Portrait of Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) a German poet, journalist, essayist, and literary critic. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: The Lorelei, 1904. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam

The Lorelei, 1904. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
The Lorelei, 1904. Named after the siren in the German poet Heinrich Heine's "Die Lorelei" (1827). In the poem, the Lorelei

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine (engraving)

Heinrich Heine (engraving)
1733904 Heinrich Heine (engraving) by German School, (19th century); (add.info.: Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (born Harry Heine; 13 December 1797 - 17 February 1856) was a German poet

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine (engraving)

Heinrich Heine (engraving)
2812114 Heinrich Heine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine. Illustration for Scenes and Characters from the works of George Eliot)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, German poet (litho)

Heinrich Heine, German poet (litho)
5208247 Heinrich Heine, German poet (litho) by Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel (1800-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), German poet

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, German poet and essayist, c1820 (litho)

Heinrich Heine, German poet and essayist, c1820 (litho)
5233991 Heinrich Heine, German poet and essayist, c1820 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), German poet and essayist

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of German poet and writer Heinrich Heine as a young man (engraving)

Portrait of German poet and writer Heinrich Heine as a young man (engraving)
3647978 Portrait of German poet and writer Heinrich Heine as a young man (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine (colour litho)

Heinrich Heine (colour litho)
3095851 Heinrich Heine (colour litho) by Quinnell, Cecil Watson (1868-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory)

Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory)
986085 Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory) by Colla (fl. 19th century); 47.8x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: The Lorelei (gravure)

The Lorelei (gravure)
671910 The Lorelei (gravure) by Kray, Wilhelm (1828-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lorelei. Illustration for Character Sketches of Romance)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine (engraving)

Heinrich Heine (engraving)
5219502 Heinrich Heine (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine. Illustration for Zweihundert Bildnisse und Lebensabrisse beruhmter deutscher)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine (litho)

Heinrich Heine (litho)
6030055 Heinrich Heine (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of Henri Heine (engraving)

Portrait of Henri Heine (engraving)
819913 Portrait of Henri Heine (engraving) by Gleyre, Charles (1806-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Heine, German poet, on his sickbed, 1851, After Charles Gleyre, engraved by H Adlard)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, German poet (colour litho)

Heinrich Heine, German poet (colour litho)
3102791 Heinrich Heine, German poet (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine, German poet)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of Heinrich Heine, 1839 (lithograph)

Portrait of Heinrich Heine, 1839 (lithograph)
986084 Portrait of Heinrich Heine, 1839 (lithograph) by Giere, Julius (1807-1880) (after); 47.8x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Heinrich Heine. After Julius Giere (1807-1880)

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Ich Hatte Einst Ein Schones Vaterland: Es War Ein Traum, early 20th century. Artist

Ich Hatte Einst Ein Schones Vaterland: Es War Ein Traum, early 20th century. Artist
Ich Hatte Einst Ein Schones Vaterland: Es War Ein Traum, early 20th century. Reference to a poem by Heinrich Heine (1797-1856); I once had a fair Fatherland: it was a dream

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: March of the Weavers. From the series Weavers Revolt, 1897

March of the Weavers. From the series Weavers Revolt, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, 1797 A

Heinrich Heine, 1797 A

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: From the Series: Uprising of the Weavers, 1893-1897

From the Series: Uprising of the Weavers, 1893-1897. Private Collection

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: The Queen and the Page (There Once Was A King by Heinrich Heine)

The Queen and the Page (There Once Was A King by Heinrich Heine). Private Collection

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856). Artist: Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel (1800-1882)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856). Artist: Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel (1800-1882)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856). Found in the collection of Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1843. Artist: Popper, Isidor (1816-1884)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1843. Artist: Popper, Isidor (1816-1884)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1843. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, German poet, (1906). Artist: August Friedrich Pecht

Heinrich Heine, German poet, (1906). Artist: August Friedrich Pecht
Heinrich Heine, German poet, (1906). One of the most significant German poets, Heine (1797-1856) is best known for his lyric poetry, much of which was set to music. Supplement to The Bookman, 1906

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: The Silesian Weavers, 1844. Artist: Huebner, Carl Wilhelm (1814-1879)

The Silesian Weavers, 1844. Artist: Huebner, Carl Wilhelm (1814-1879)
The Silesian Weavers, 1844. Found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1842. Artist: Weger, August (1823-1892)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1842. Artist: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1842. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1831. Artist: Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel (1800-1882)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1831. Artist: Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel (1800-1882)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1831. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1851. Artist: Kietz, Ernst Benedikt (1815-1892)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1851. Artist: Kietz, Ernst Benedikt (1815-1892)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1851. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1827. Artist: Grimm, Ludwig Emil (1790-1863)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1827. Artist: Grimm, Ludwig Emil (1790-1863)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1827. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1839. Artist: Giere, Julius (1807-1880)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1839. Artist: Giere, Julius (1807-1880)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1839. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1828. Artist: Gassen, Gottlieb (1805-1878)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1828. Artist: Gassen, Gottlieb (1805-1878)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1828. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1850. Artist: Felsing, Jacob (1802-1883)

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1850. Artist: Felsing, Jacob (1802-1883)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1850. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1853. Artist: Desboutins

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1853. Artist: Desboutins, Marcellin Gilbert (1823-1902)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1853. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the Author Heinrich Heine, 1840s

Portrait of the Author Heinrich Heine, 1840s. One of the most significant German poets, Heine (1797-1856) is best known for his lyric poetry, much of which was set to music

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Portrait of the Poet Heinrich Heine, 1842. Artist: Amalia Keller

Portrait of the Poet Heinrich Heine, 1842. Artist: Amalia Keller
Portrait of the Poet Heinrich Heine, 1842. One of the most significant German poets, Heine (1797-1856) is best known for his lyric poetry, much of which was set to music

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: Heinrich Heine, 19th century German poet, 1934. Artist: Georgi Yecheistov

Heinrich Heine, 19th century German poet, 1934. Artist: Georgi Yecheistov
Heinrich Heine, 19th century German poet, 1934. One of the most significant German poets, Heine (1797-1856) is best known for his lyric poetry, much of which was set to music

Background imageHeinrich Heine Collection: HEINE, Heinrich (Dsseldorf, 1797-Paris, 1856). German writer. Engraving by Weger and Singer, 1885

HEINE, Heinrich (Dsseldorf, 1797-Paris, 1856). German writer. Engraving by Weger and Singer, 1885
Heinrich Heine (Dusseldorf, 1797-Paris, 1856). German writer. Engraving by Weger and Singer, 1885. Colored



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Heinrich Heine, the renowned German poet and essayist, captivated readers with his profound words and enchanting verses. In the scene from his poem "Lorelei, " depicted in a mesmerizing chromolitho, Heine's lyrical genius comes to life as he weaves a tale of love and longing. An engraving himself reveals the depth of his soulful gaze, reflecting the passion that fueled his literary creations. Another litho portrays him in 1820, showcasing his brilliance as both a poet and writer. A portrait as a young man captures his youthful spirit and undeniable talent through an exquisite engraving. A color litho further immortalizes this literary icon, highlighting the vibrancy that emanated from within him. In a miniature painting on ivory dating back to 1820, we see half-length portrait capturing Heinrich Heine's essence while facing left. The gravure titled "The Lorelei" transports us into one of Heine's most celebrated works where myth intertwines with reality. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, he tells the story of Lorelei's seductive power over sailors on the Rhine River. With each engraving or litho dedicated to Heinrich Heine, we glimpse into the world he created through pen and ink—a world filled with beauty, melancholy, and introspection. His legacy lives on through these artistic renderings that pay homage to an extraordinary mind who forever changed literature. Portrait after portrait showcases Henri (Heinrich) Heine's impact on German culture—his influence transcending time itself. As we delve into these visual representations of this remarkable figure in history, it becomes evident why he remains an enduring symbol of poetic brilliance even today.