Pierre Corneille Collection (#2)

Birthplace in Rouen of French playwright Pierre Corneille (engraving)
3647943 Birthplace in Rouen of French playwright Pierre Corneille (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Moliere dans le role de Jules Cesar de la "Mort de Pompee"(Moliere in the Role of Julius Caesar in The Death)
3098825 Moliere dans le role de Jules Cesar de la " Mort de Pompee" (Moliere in the Role of Julius Caesar in The Death of Pompey) (colour photo) by Mignard

Scene from a production of Le Cid, by Pierre Corneille (colour photo)
3098818 Scene from a production of Le Cid, by Pierre Corneille (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from a production of Le Cid)

Pierre Corneille (coloured engraving)
2802268 Pierre Corneille (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Corneille)

Corneille (colour litho)
727317 Corneille (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corneille. French educational illustration, published by Prunaire.); © Look and Learn

Frontispiece for an edition of Le Theatre de P. Corneille
XIR233212 Frontispiece for an edition of Le Theatre de P. Corneille, engraved by Guillaume Vallet (1632-1704) published 1664 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Paillet

Corneille, Horace, Act III, Sc VI (coloured engraving)
5215601 Corneille, Horace, Act III, Sc VI (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horace, Act III, Sc VI)

Corneille, Melite, Act V, Sc IV (coloured engraving)
5215606 Corneille, Melite, Act V, Sc IV (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melite, Act V, Sc IV)

Corneille, La Galerie Du Palais, Act II, Sc IX (coloured engraving)
5215604 Corneille, La Galerie Du Palais, Act II, Sc IX (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Galerie Du Palais, Act II, Sc IX)

The title page from the first edition of Le Cid by French playwright Pierre Corneille, published in 1637 (engraving)
3647944 The title page from the first edition of Le Cid by French playwright Pierre Corneille, published in 1637 (engraving) by German School

Department of Seine-Inferieure in northern France (chromolitho)
724709 Department of Seine-Inferieure in northern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Seine-Inferieure in northern France)

Pierre Corneille (colour litho)
3096030 Pierre Corneille (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Corneille. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Corneille, La Veuve, Act III, Sc III (coloured engraving)
5215605 Corneille, La Veuve, Act III, Sc III (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Veuve, Act III, Sc III)

Corneille, Polyeucte, Act V, Sc V (coloured engraving)
5215600 Corneille, Polyeucte, Act V, Sc V (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polyeucte, Act V, Sc V)

Corneille, Heraclius, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving)
5215595 Corneille, Heraclius, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraclius, Act I, Sc I)

Corneille, Attila, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving)
5215589 Corneille, Attila, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attila, Act I, Sc I)

Portrait of Pierre Corneille, French dramatist (coloured engraving)
5197916 Portrait of Pierre Corneille, French dramatist (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Pierre Corneille, French dramatist)

Chimene (chromolitho)
735266 Chimene (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimene. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Corneille, Rodogune, Act V, Sc IV (coloured engraving)
5215596 Corneille, Rodogune, Act V, Sc IV (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodogune, Act V, Sc IV)

Corneille, Psyche, Act III, Sc III (coloured engraving)
5215588 Corneille, Psyche, Act III, Sc III (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psyche, Act III, Sc III)

Corneille, Medee, Act I, Sc V (coloured engraving)
5215602 Corneille, Medee, Act I, Sc V (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medee, Act I, Sc V)

Corneille, Le Menteur, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving)
5215590 Corneille, Le Menteur, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Menteur, Act I, Sc I)

Pierre Corneille, French playwright (chromolitho)
972043 Pierre Corneille, French playwright (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), French playwright

Pierre Corneille (engraving)
978386 Pierre Corneille (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Corneille. Illustration for The Handbook to Autographs by Frederick G Netherclift (c 1880)

Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), c. 1680. Creator: Sicre
Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), c. 1680. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Moliere in the role of Julius Caesar in "La Mort de Pompee"
Moliere in the role of Julius Caesar in " La Mort de Pompee" by Pierre Corneille, 1656. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

P. Corneille, (1606-1684), 1830. Creator: Unknown
P. Corneille, (1606-1684), 1830. Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) French tragedian and dramatist, as a young man, he earned patronage of Cardinal Richelieu

Don Diegue, c1820s. Creator: Godefroy Engelmann
Don Diegue, c1820s. Character from " Le Cid" by Pierre Corneille - Don Diegue is the father of Don Rodrigue

Pierre Corneille, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Pierre Corneille, (1933). Portrait of French playwright Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Moliere and Racine

Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Portrait of Pierre Corneille (1606-1684). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Pierre Corneille, French tragedian and dramatist, 19th century. Artist: Woolnoth
Pierre Corneille, French tragedian and dramatist, 19th century. Corneille (1606-1684) was one of the three great 17th-century French dramatists, along with Moliere and Racine

Peter Corneille, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Peter Corneille, 1774. Corneille (1606-1684) was a French tragedian who was one of the three great 17th Century French dramatists, along with Moliere and Racine

Pierre Corneille
Antique illustration of Pierre Corneille

Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) Replacing the bones of Le Cid in his Tomb (oil
XIR157976 Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) Replacing the bones of Le Cid in his Tomb (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin

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Antique illustration of sketch of Attilas body
Antique illustration of sketch of Attilas naked body, the character of a Pierre Corneilles drama, 17th century French tragedian

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Pierre Corneille, a renowned French playwright and dramatist, left an indelible mark on the world of literature during his time. Born in 1606, he became one of the most influential figures in French theatre. His works reflected the societal changes that occurred during the reign of Louis XIV. Corneille's talent and passion for writing were captured beautifully in various artistic depictions throughout history. The marble sculpture from 1779 portrays him as a dignified figure, symbolizing his significant contribution to French literature. During this era, France was marked by religious conflicts and political turmoil. However, Corneille's plays sought to promote unity within society through their themes and narratives. His work served as a reflection of these tumultuous times while also offering hope for a more harmonious future. The engraving by Thomas Woolnoth captures Corneille's essence with great detail and precision. It showcases his intellectual prowess and dedication to his craft. Corneille's plays such as "Cinna, " "L'Illusion, " "Don Sanche D Aragon, " and "Sertorius" were celebrated for their compelling storylines and powerful dialogues. These coloured engravings bring these theatrical moments to life, showcasing the emotional depth present in each scene. In 1684, Pierre Corneille passed away at his house in Paris—a place where creativity thrived until the very end. This engraving immortalizes that location as a testament to his legacy. Today, we continue to appreciate Pierre Corneille's contributions to literature through chromolithographs like this one depicting him at work—an image that reminds us of his enduring impact on French theatre. One cannot overlook the significance of Corneille's play "La Mort De Pompee. " Act V Scene I is brought vividly into focus through this coloured engraving—showcasing both tragedy and triumph within its frames. Pierre Corneille's works continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.