Phedre Collection

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Sarah Bernhardt wears a full dress with sleeves to the floor as they plays Phedre by Jean Racine

Phedrus. Daughter of King Minos and Wife of Thesee (fresco)
AIS5391533 Phedrus. Daughter of King Minos and Wife of Thesee (fresco); Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City

Mon char, mes javelots...(Phèdre), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon char, mes javelots...(Phedre), 1841. My chariot, my javelins...From Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy); Periodical: Le Charivari, 15 November 1841

Le jour n'est pas plus pur.. 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le jour n'est pas plus pur.. 1841. The day is not purer than the depths of my heart. Series: Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy); Periodical

Le jour n'est pas plus pur que le fond de mon coeur. (Phedre), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le jour n'est pas plus pur que le fond de mon coeur. (Phedre), 1841. The day is not purer than the depths of my heart

Que de soins m'a couté cette tête charmante!...(Phédre), 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Que de soins m'a coute cette tete charmante!...(Phedre), 1848. What care this charming head cost me!'. From La tragedie, plate 1

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

Phèdre, 1880. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Phedre, 1880

Rachel (1821-1858), in the role of Phèdre, c1853. Creator: Frederique Emilie-Auguste O'Connell
Rachel (1821-1858), in the role of Phedre, c1853

Scene from Racine's "Phedre", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from Racine's "Phedre", 1850
Scene from Racine's "Phedre", 1850. Oenone, Madame Croisnier; Phedre, Mdlle. Rachel; Hipplyte, M. Raphael The celebrated actress Mdlle

Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre, by Racine, at the Comedie Francaise, Paris. Date: 1873

Phedre et Hippolyte, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
2966859 Phedre et Hippolyte, from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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)

Costume design for Hippolitus from Phaedre (pencil
CH400919 Costume design for Hippolitus from Phaedre (pencil, gouahce & silver paint on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 31.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

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

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

Phaedra, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI242792 Phaedra, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman; Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City; (add.info.: daughter of Minos)

Hippolytus and Phaedra, detail from the side of a sarcophagus (stone)
JB139696 Hippolytus and Phaedra, detail from the side of a sarcophagus (stone) by Croatian School; Archaeological Museum of Split, Croatia; eJohn Bethell; Croatian, out of copyright

Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone, au Ier acte de la Phedre de Racine (engraving)
6005488 Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone, au Ier acte de la Phedre de Racine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines "Phaedra"1903 (photo)
3666797 Sarah Bernhardt as Phedre in Racines " Phaedra" 1903 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

French Plays, Scene from Racines "Phedre"(engraving)
1096680 French Plays, Scene from Racines " Phedre" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Plays, Scene from Racines " Phedre")

At the Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt in "Phedre"(A la Renaissance
At the Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt in " Phedre" (A la Renaissance: Sarah Bernhardt dans " Phedre" ), 1893

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elisa Rachel as Phedre. Artist: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
Elisa Rachel as Phedre. Found in the collection of the Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski

Elisa Rachel as Phedre. Artist: Anker, Albert (1831-1910)
Elisa Rachel as Phedre. Found in the collection of the Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski

Rachel as Phedre, Mid of the 19th cen
Rachel as Phedre

Sarah Bernhardt role Racine Phedre W &D Downey
Sarah Bernhardt in the role of Racines Phedre; W. & D. Downey (British, active 1860 - 1920s); London, England; about 1874; Albumen silver print

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

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

Theatre de la Renaissance Sarah Bernhardt Phedre
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Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702
XAM67274 Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702 by Gennari, Benedetto the Younger (1633-1715); 12x102 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian

Phaedra and Hippolytus, 1802 (oil on canvas)
XIR50548 Phaedra and Hippolytus, 1802 (oil on canvas) by Guerin, Baron Pierre-Narcisse (1774-1833); 33x46 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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

Phaedra and Oenone, illustration from Act I Scene 3 of Phedre by Jean Racine
XIR239567 Phaedra and Oenone, illustration from Act I Scene 3 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

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

RACINE: PHEDRE, 1850. Scene from an 1850 production of Phedre, by Jean Racine (1639-1699). Wood engraving, English, 1850

CABANEL: PHEDRE. Oil on canvas, 1880, by Alexandre Cabanel

Bernhardt / Phedre 1899
SARAH BERNHARDT French actress in the role of Phedre in 1899

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"Phedre: A Timeless Tragedy Unveiled on Stage" Step into the world of "Phedre, " a captivating play written by Racine that continues to mesmerize audiences with its timeless themes and dramatic intensity. This tragic tale, centered around the tormented character of Phedre, has left an indelible mark on literature and theater. Sarah Bernhardt's portrayal is legendary, capturing the essence of this complex character with her powerful performance. Her rendition brought Racine's words to life, leaving spectators spellbound by her talent and emotional depth. The pochoir print from "Personages de Comedie" showcases Phedre et Hippolyte in a moment frozen in time—a glimpse into their tumultuous relationship. The color litho further emphasizes the grandeur and spectacle that accompanies this unforgettable play. Costume design for Hippolitus reveals meticulous attention to detail, reflecting the artistic vision behind each character's appearance. From pencil sketches to oil paintings like "Phaedra, " artists have sought to capture the essence of these iconic figures throughout history. La Duchesnois' half-length portrait immortalizes her as one of the great interpreters of Phedre—an actress who breathed life into this tragic heroine during her time. Even ancient frescoes like "Phaedra" demonstrate how deeply ingrained this story is within our cultural heritage. The stone carving depicting Hippolytus and Phaedra on a sarcophagus hints at how far-reaching this tale has been since its inception—its impact transcending centuries and cultures alike. Engravings such as "Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone" provide glimpses into pivotal moments within Racine's masterpiece. In 1903, Sarah Bernhardt once again graced the stage as Phedre, reminding audiences why she was hailed as one of history's greatest actresses.