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Phaedra Collection

"Phaedra: A Timeless Tale of Tragedy and Passion" From ancient Greek dramas to modern theatrical adaptations, the character has captivated audiences for centuries

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Hippolytus by Euripides, 1902. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Hippolytus by Euripides, 1902. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Hippolytus by Euripides, 1902. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Odessa

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Barry as Phaedra

Barry as Phaedra
ANN SPRANGER BARRY as Phaedra in the English adaptation of Racines Phedre

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedre, Having Declared Her Passion, Attempts to Kill Herself with the Sword of Hippolytus, c1801

Phaedre, Having Declared Her Passion, Attempts to Kill Herself with the Sword of Hippolytus, c1801
Phaedre, Having Declared Her Passion, Attempts to Kill Herself with the Sword of Hippolytus, c. 1801

Background imagePhaedra Collection: The pain of Phaedra, among the maids, for the rejection of Hippolytus

The pain of Phaedra, among the maids, for the rejection of Hippolytus. High relief belonging to the sarcophagus of Phaedra, Church of St. Nicholas, Agrigento Agrigento Church of St

Background imagePhaedra Collection: A side of the sarcophagus of Phaedra, representing the story of Hippolytus and Phaedra

A side of the sarcophagus of Phaedra, representing the story of Hippolytus and Phaedra. Sculpture originally preserved in the cathedral of Agrigento, now preserved in the adjoining Diocesan Museum

Background imagePhaedra Collection: The sarcophagus of Countess Beatrice in Pisa's Camposanto Cemetery

The sarcophagus of Countess Beatrice in Pisa's Camposanto Cemetery. Pisa Camposanto Cemetery. Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imagePhaedra Collection: The pain of Phaedra for the rejection of Hypollitus. Detail of the Sarcophagus of Phaedra

The pain of Phaedra for the rejection of Hypollitus. Detail of the Sarcophagus of Phaedra, Roman work, preserved in the Church of St. Nicholas, Agrigento. Agrigento Church of St

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Hippolytus and Phaedra, detached fresco from Herculaneum, Roman art of the 1st century A.D

Hippolytus and Phaedra, detached fresco from Herculaneum, Roman art of the 1st century A.D. National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting Roman Art

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Sarcophagus probably of Beatrice, mother of the countess Matilde di Toscana

Sarcophagus probably of Beatrice, mother of the countess Matilde di Toscana. The work is located Northern Wing of the Camposanto of Pisa

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Sarcophagus of the Legend of Phaedra and Hypolitus on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris

Sarcophagus of the Legend of Phaedra and Hypolitus on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Background imagePhaedra Collection: The Death of Hippolytus, 1825. Creator: Court, Joseph-Desire (1797-1865)

The Death of Hippolytus, 1825. Creator: Court, Joseph-Desire (1797-1865)
The Death of Hippolytus, 1825. Found in the Collection of Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Phaedra in Edmund Smiths Phaedra and Hippolitus

Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Phaedra in Edmund Smiths Phaedra and Hippolitus, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774
6337937 Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Phaedra in Edmund Smiths Phaedra and Hippolitus, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774 by Thornthwaite, J

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the play Phaedra by Jean Racine

Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the play Phaedra by Jean Racine
3670779 Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the play Phaedra by Jean Racine, 1923 (gouache & ink on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 48x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phedre and Hippolyte

Phedre and Hippolyte
CH23320 Phedre and Hippolyte by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imagePhaedra Collection: The great picturesque shows (colour litho)

The great picturesque shows (colour litho)
2809152 The great picturesque shows (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great picturesque shows)

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Costume design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho)

Costume design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho)
STC133640 Costume design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: tragedy by Jean Racine (1639-99); ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Postcard depicting Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Phedre

Postcard depicting Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Phedre
CHT182434 Postcard depicting Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) late 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra receiving the News of Hippolytuss Death, (oil on canvas)

Phaedra receiving the News of Hippolytuss Death, (oil on canvas)
990090 Phaedra receiving the News of Hippolytuss Death, (oil on canvas) by Halle, Noel (1711-81); 130.5x98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Phaedra receiving the News of Hippolytuss Death)

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phedra and Hippolytus (engraving)

Phedra and Hippolytus (engraving)
2808063 Phedra and Hippolytus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phedra and Hippolytus.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phedre, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)

Phedre, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
3113901 PhAdre, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Cabanel, Alexandre (1823-89); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; Prismatic Pictures; French, out of copyright

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Hippolytus and Phaedra, detail of Hippolytus dog, House of Dionysos, Paphos

Hippolytus and Phaedra, detail of Hippolytus dog, House of Dionysos, Paphos
696763 Hippolytus and Phaedra, detail of Hippolytus dog, House of Dionysos, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Dionysus, Kato Paphos

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Aner and Phaedra (engraving)

Aner and Phaedra (engraving)
6002512 Aner and Phaedra (engraving) by Bowerley or Bauerle, Amelia M. (d.1919) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aner and Phaedra)

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Scenery design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho)

Scenery design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho)
STC133641 Scenery design from Phedre, 1917 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: tragedy by Jean Racine (1639-99); ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Titlepage of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1677 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Titlepage of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1677 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR183363 Titlepage of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1677 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Le Clerc, Sebastien I (1637-1714); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Half length portrait of La Duchesnois (oil on canvas)

Half length portrait of La Duchesnois (oil on canvas)
698760 Half length portrait of La Duchesnois (oil on canvas) by Desoras, or Berger, Jenny (19th century); 83x71 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra and Hippolytus, ca 1802

Phaedra and Hippolytus, ca 1802. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra. Costume design for the Ballet Hippolytus after Euripides, 1902

Phaedra. Costume design for the Ballet Hippolytus after Euripides, 1902. Found in the collection of State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Stage design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Stage design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Private Collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Hippolyte. Costume design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Hippolyte. Costume design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Hippolyte. Costume design for the Ballet Phedre, ca 1923. Private Collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the Ballet Phedre, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the Ballet Phedre, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the Ballet Phedre, 1923. Private Collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, ca 1923

Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, ca 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Phaedra. Costume design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, ca 1923. From a private collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine

Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for Ida Rubinstein in the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine. Private Collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Costume design for the opera Fedra by Ildebrando Pizzetti, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Costume design for the opera Fedra by Ildebrando Pizzetti, 1917. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Costume design for the opera Fedra by Ildebrando Pizzetti, 1917. From a private collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Stage design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)

Stage design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, 1923. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the drama Phaedra (Phedre) by Jean Racine, 1923. From a private collection

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra gazing on Hippolytus (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499

Phaedra gazing on Hippolytus (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra Hippolyto Habes candide lector Pvb Ovidii Nasonis

Phaedra Hippolyto Habes candide lector Pvb Ovidii Nasonis
Phaedra to Hippolyto, Habes, candide lector, Pvb. Ovidii Nasonis Heroides: collatis quampluribus tam ueteribus q, uam, recentioribus codicibus quamemendatissimas, Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Hippolytus and Phaedra sarcophagus. Late Roman Style. Cemete

Hippolytus and Phaedra sarcophagus. Late Roman Style. Cemetery of Pisa. Italy

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Racine / Phedre

Racine / Phedre
PHEDRE a passionate (on her part) confrontation between Phedre and Hippolyte Date: 1677

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Racine / Hippolyte

Racine / Hippolyte
PHEDRE Hippolyte, son of Theseus Date: first performed 1677

Background imagePhaedra Collection: PHAEDRA. Mythological figure, daughter of Minos

PHAEDRA. Mythological figure, daughter of Minos and wife of Theseus. Roman art. Fresco. VATICAN CITY. Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana (Vatican Library)

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Death of Phaedra, prepatory sketch for the illustration of Racines Complete Works

Death of Phaedra, prepatory sketch for the illustration of Racines Complete Works
XIR482073 Death of Phaedra, prepatory sketch for the illustration of Racines Complete Works, Act V Scene VII, published 1801 (black pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre by Jean Racine (b / w photo)

Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre by Jean Racine (b / w photo)
XJF465730 Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre by Jean Racine (b/w photo) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Set design for Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1923 (pencil, w / c & gouache

Set design for Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1923 (pencil, w / c & gouache
XIR240213 Set design for Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) 1923 (pencil, w/c & gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; Russian

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Phaedra Rejecting the Embraces of Theseus

Phaedra Rejecting the Embraces of Theseus; Anne-Louis Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, French, 1767 - 1824; about 1800; Pencil, pen and brown ink, brown wash

Background imagePhaedra Collection: [Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines Phaedra ]

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

Background imagePhaedra Collection: Italy, Sicily region, Agrigento, Cathedral of San Nicola, interior

Italy, Sicily region, Agrigento, Cathedral of San Nicola, interior, Roman sarcophagus with the myth of Phaedra
Italy - Sicily region - Agrigento. Cathedral of San Nicola, interior. Roman sarcophagus with the myth of Phaedra, 3rd-2nd century b.C. Detail: love sick Phaedra




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"Phaedra: A Timeless Tale of Tragedy and Passion" From ancient Greek dramas to modern theatrical adaptations, the character has captivated audiences for centuries. In this 150 caption, we explore the various interpretations and depictions throughout history. One notable portrayal is Leon Bakst's costume design for the drama "Hippolytus" by Euripides in 1902. The intricate details and vibrant colors showcase the allure and complexity of Phaedra's character. Another striking rendition is Barry as Phaedra, a powerful performance that brings forth the intensity and turmoil within her soul. This depiction reminds us of Joseph-Desire Court's poignant painting "The Death of Hippolytus, " where Phaedra's tragic fate unfolds before our eyes. Moving forward in time, we encounter Mrs Ann Barry embodying Phaedra at Drury Lane Theatre in 1774. Her portrayal showcases the timeless appeal of this iconic character across different eras. Ida Rubinstein also left her mark on stage with her captivating interpretation in Jean Racine's play "Phaedra. " The stunning costume design further enhances Rubinstein's mesmerizing presence on stage. As we delve deeper into mythology, a mosaic from the House Of Dionysus in Paphos depicts Hippolytus and Phaedra entangled in their forbidden love affair. This artwork serves as a reminder that their story transcends time and continues to resonate with audiences today. In addition to theater productions, grand picturesque shows have brought this tale to life through colorful lithographs. These vivid illustrations transport viewers into an enchanting world filled with passion and tragedy. A remarkable costume design from 1917 captures the essence of Phedre beautifully through its use of color and texture. It exemplifies how artists continue to find inspiration in bringing this complex character to life visually.