Kostrowitsky Collection

Apollinaire and his Muse, c1900-1944. Artist: Max Jacob
Apollinaire and his Muse, 20th Century. Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France

The Poet and his Muse. Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire and Marie Laurencin, 1909. Artist: Henri Rousseau
The Poet and his Muse. Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire and Marie Laurencin, 1909. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Ce qu ons amuser aved les nombres astronomiques!!, c1914. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Ce qu ons amuser aved les nombres astronomiques!!, c1914

Le cavalier masque, 1915. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Le cavalier masque, 1915. The Masked Horseman. From a private collection

Absinthe / Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Absinthe/Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Sketch and text for a Guignol puppet scene. From a private collection

Still Life, c1900. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Still Life, c1900. Bottle, vase flowers, glass, pair of scissors. From a private collection

Le caporal de la legion, 1916. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Le caporal de la legion, 1916. The Corporal of the Legion. From a private collection

APOLLINAIREs MOTHER, 1890. Angeliska de Kostrowitsky, the mother of Guillaume Apollinaire, French poet. Photographed in 1890

Guillaume Apollinaire (Apollinaris Kostrowitsky 1880-1919) French poet. Watercolour

Bottle, vase flowers, glass, pair of scissors. Guillaume Apollinaire (Apollinaris Kostrowitsky 1880-1919) French poet. Crayon drawing

The Corporal of the Legion (1916). Guillaume Apollinaire (Apollinaris Kostrowitsky 1880-1919) French poet Watercolour

The Masked Horseman. Guillaume Apollinaire (Apollinaris Kostrowitsky 1880-1919) French poet Watercolour. P

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"Kostrowitsky: The Enigmatic Muse Behind Guillaume Apollinaire's Artistic Journey" Step into the world of Guillaume Apollinaire, a renowned French poet whose creative genius was fueled by his muse, Kostrowitsky. From the early 1900s to his tragic end in 1918, their bond transcended time and inspired some of the most iconic artworks of the era. In "Apollinaire and his Muse, " painted by Max Jacob, we catch a glimpse of their intimate connection as they navigate through life together. Their love story unfolds further in Henri Rousseau's masterpiece "The Poet and his Muse, " where Apollinaire finds solace in Marie Laurencin's arms while seeking inspiration for his poetic verses. Apollinaire's fascination with astronomical numbers is beautifully captured in "Ce qu ons amuser aved les nombres astronomiques. " Here, he delves into the depths of numerical mysteries, unleashing a torrent of creativity that shaped modern literature. "The Masked Horseman" portrays an enigmatic figure riding through surreal landscapes. This artwork reflects Apollinaire's own mysterious persona as he dons different masks to explore various facets of human existence. Amidst these artistic endeavors lies Victor Hugo's beloved drink - absinthe - depicted in Apollinaire’s painting aptly titled "Absinthe. " It serves as a symbol of liberation from societal norms and fuels his imagination to create vivid literary worlds. Still Life paintings offer glimpses into Apollinaire’s introspective moments. In one such piece simply named "Still Life, " everyday objects like bottles and vases become vessels for profound emotions and thoughts that find expression through words on paper. As World War I rages on, we witness another side of this multifaceted artist in “Le caporal de la legion. ” Through this poignant portrayal, we see how war shapes not only nations but also individuals, leaving an indelible mark on Apollinaire's soul.