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Manon Collection

"Manon: A Tale of Passion and Tragedy" Step into the captivating world of Manon, a title character that has left an indelible mark on literature and the performing arts

Background imageManon Collection: Jules Massenet

Jules Massenet
3118708 Jules Massenet; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Jules Massenet (1842-1912) a French composer of the Romantic era. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageManon Collection: Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo)

Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo)
3118709 Portrait of Giacomo Puccini, 19th century (b/w photo); (add.info.: Italian Composer); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageManon Collection: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini

Autograph of Giacomo Puccini
3118716 Autograph of Giacomo Puccini; (add.info.: Autograph of Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) an Italian composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageManon Collection: Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)

Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Creator: Gaildrau, Jules (1816-1898)
Cover of the score of the opera Manon by J. Massenet, ca 1884. Private Collection

Background imageManon Collection: Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon

Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon
3752897 Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon by Rousseau, Cheri (1826-1908); (add.info.: Lucy Vauthrin in tile role in Manon by Jules Massenet at Opera Comique, Paris. Cover of Le Theatre, 1913)

Background imageManon Collection: Manon 1

Manon 1
Jan Scheunders

Background imageManon Collection: Title Characters

Title Characters
A series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon

Background imageManon Collection: PREVOST/MANON LESCAUT

PREVOST/MANON LESCAUT
The death of Manon. Date: First published: 1731

Background imageManon Collection: Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure)

Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure)
666905 Manon, Act III scene iii (gravure) by Dodge, William de Leftwich (1867-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manon, Act III scene iii)

Background imageManon Collection: Marie Tempest as Manon

Marie Tempest as Manon Date: 1890s

Background imageManon Collection: Woman in dress of duvetyn and jacket bordered in fox fur

Woman in dress of duvetyn and jacket bordered in fox fur
Woman in duvetyn dress and jacket bordered in fox fur. Robe de duvetyn amadou, paletot borde de renard. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H

Background imageManon Collection: Woman in ball gown and mask, costume of Manon Lescaut

Woman in ball gown and mask, costume of Manon Lescaut. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by H. Robert Dammy from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Background imageManon Collection: Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon), French

Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon), French
Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon Roland), French Revolutionary and Girondist 1754-1793. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background imageManon Collection: Talazac, dans Manon (coloured photo)

Talazac, dans Manon (coloured photo)
975629 Talazac, dans Manon (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talazac, dans Manon)

Background imageManon Collection: Scenes from 'Manon', M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scenes from "Manon", M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1044997 Scenes from " Manon", M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from " Manon")

Background imageManon Collection: Portrait of Madame Roland (1754-93) made by the physionotrace method (colour engraving)

Portrait of Madame Roland (1754-93) made by the physionotrace method (colour engraving)
CHT224104 Portrait of Madame Roland (1754-93) made by the physionotrace method (colour engraving) by Fouquet, Jean (fl.1793-98) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageManon Collection: Manon (engraving)

Manon (engraving)
1592695 Manon (engraving) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 September 1899)

Background imageManon Collection: The Paris Opera (chromolitho)

The Paris Opera (chromolitho)
2788771 The Paris Opera (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Opera. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageManon Collection: Manon (colour litho)

Manon (colour litho)
3099080 Manon (colour litho) by Hippolyte-Lucas, Felix (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manon. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

Background imageManon Collection: Miss Marie Tempest, as Manon (b / w photo)

Miss Marie Tempest, as Manon (b / w photo)
726352 Miss Marie Tempest, as Manon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Marie Tempest, as Manon)

Background imageManon Collection: The New Opera, 'Manon, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

The New Opera, "Manon, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1591111 The New Opera, " Manon, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Opera, " Manon)

Background imageManon Collection: Madame Heilbronn, dans Manon (coloured photo)

Madame Heilbronn, dans Manon (coloured photo)
975583 Madame Heilbronn, dans Manon (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Heilbronn, dans Manon)

Background imageManon Collection: Sun Rising Behind Large-Cup Daffodils (Narcissus), manon Lescaut Amaryllidaceae

Sun Rising Behind Large-Cup Daffodils (Narcissus), manon Lescaut Amaryllidaceae, New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States Of America

Background imageManon Collection: Mary Garden

Mary Garden (1874 - 1967), American operatic soprano, born in Scotland, seen here in the role of Massenets Manon

Background imageManon Collection: Lucy Manon

Lucy Manon Actress Date: early 20th century

Background imageManon Collection: Antoine Francois Prevost

Antoine Francois Prevost
ANTOINE FRANCOIS PREVOST- D EXILES, known as the Abbe Prevost French writer, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut, the basis for two fine operas. Date: 1697 - 1763

Background imageManon Collection: Massenet Photo

Massenet Photo
JULES MASSENET French composer, photographed in 1905 at the Opera-Comique, Paris, on the occasion of the 500th performance of his Manon with a colleague. Date: 1842 - 1912

Background imageManon Collection: Puccini & Librettists

Puccini & Librettists
GIACOMO PUCCINI on the left, with Giacosa and Illico, two of the five librettists who collaborated on his Manon Lescaut. Date: 1858 - 1924

Background imageManon Collection: ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). Italian tenor. Photographed in the role of Des Grieux in Manon

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921). Italian tenor. Photographed in the role of Des Grieux in Manon, 1912

Background imageManon Collection: PREVOST: MANON LESCAUT. Manon Lescaut and her lover, des Grieux, are set ashore in Louisiana

PREVOST: MANON LESCAUT. Manon Lescaut and her lover, des Grieux, are set ashore in Louisiana. Photogravure after the painting, 1896, by Albert Lynch, illustrating a scene from the novel, 1731

Background imageManon Collection: Manon Lescaut and her lover, des Grieux, are set ashore in Louisiana

Manon Lescaut and her lover, des Grieux, are set ashore in Louisiana. Photogravure after the painting, 1896
MANON LESCAUT. Manon Lescaut and her lover, des Grieux, are set ashore in Louisiana. Photogravure after the painting, 1896, by Albert Lynch, illustrating a scene from the novel, 1731, by Abb

Background imageManon Collection: PREVOST D EXILES (1697-1763). Antoine François Prevost D Exiles. French novelist

PREVOST D EXILES (1697-1763). Antoine François Prevost D Exiles. French novelist. Copper engraving from a 1783 edition of Manon Lescaut

Background imageManon Collection: PRÉVOST D EXILES (1697-1763). Antoine François Pr

PRÉVOST D EXILES (1697-1763). Antoine François Pr

Background imageManon Collection: Maria Ivogun, as Manon

Maria Ivogun, as Manon
Maria Ivogun (1891-1987) Celebrated Hungarian soprano in the role of Manon, from the Opera of the same name by Jules Massenet

Background imageManon Collection: Massenet / Manon / Liebig

Massenet / Manon / Liebig
The opera performed at the Paris Opera

Background imageManon Collection: Prevost: Manon Lescaut

Prevost: Manon Lescaut
Manon is taken away




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"Manon: A Tale of Passion and Tragedy" Step into the captivating world of Manon, a title character that has left an indelible mark on literature and the performing arts. Inspired by Abbé Prévost's novel "Manon Lescaut, " this iconic figure has been brought to life by numerous talented individuals throughout history. One such portrayal was by Mary Garden, whose mesmerizing performance as Manon Lescaut captivated audiences with her raw emotion and impeccable talent. In a striking photograph, we see a woman delicately supported on a male finger, symbolizing the fragility and vulnerability of Manon's character. In Act III scene iii, depicted in a beautiful gravure print, we witness the pivotal moment where Manon faces her tragic fate. Marie Tempest's portrayal is unforgettable as she embodies both innocence and temptation simultaneously. The costumes worn by these actresses further enhance the allure of Manon. From a duvetyn dress bordered in fox fur to an exquisite ball gown paired with an enigmatic mask, each outfit captures different facets of her complex personality. Beyond the realm of fiction lies Madame Roland (Marie-Jeanne Phlippon), whose real-life story resonates with that of our beloved heroine. Both women faced adversity head-on and fought for their desires against societal expectations. Talazac's vibrant colored photo from his role in "Manon" showcases yet another interpretation of this timeless character. His passionate portrayal adds depth to our understanding of Manon's irresistible charm. Scenes from Massenet's new opera "Manon" at Drury Lane Theatre are immortalized in an enchanting engraving. This visual representation allows us to immerse ourselves in the dramatic narrative while appreciating its artistic brilliance. Whether through literature or performances on stage, screen or even photographs - it is evident that "Manon" continues to captivate hearts across generations.