Salon Litteraire Collection

Seated blind man's buff. A dandy in Regency fashion guesses the identity of the woman in muslin dress who provides
FLO4677566 Seated blind man's buff. A dandy in Regency fashion guesses the identity of the woman in muslin dress who provides his chair

Fashionable people playing the parlour game of the candlestick base. "For a forfeit
FLO4677321 Fashionable people playing the parlour game of the candlestick base. "For a forfeit, one fool kisses a candlestick base which drips hot wax on a woman on a sofa

Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined
FLO4677448 Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined and endeavor to give each other a kiss on the lips by their contortions

Fashionable people at a party play the game of Guess the kisser, a parlour game where a blindfolded girl has to guess
FLO4677310 Fashionable people at a party play the game of Guess the kisser, a parlour game where a blindfolded girl has to guess who is kissing her on the cheek

Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball
FLO4677298 Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball and salon dance from the early 19th century

The salon of Madame Geoffrin, 1812 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4613014 The salon of Madame Geoffrin, 1812 (oil on canvas) by Lemonnier, Anicet-Charles (1743-1824); 129x196 cm; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

The salon of Madame Geoffrin, detail, 1812 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4613019 The salon of Madame Geoffrin, detail, 1812 (oil on canvas) by Lemonnier, Anicet-Charles (1743-1824); 129x197 cm; Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

An evening at Madame X social meeting in the salon of a Parisian woman. Watercolour by Henry Monnier (1805-1877)
JLJ4584229 An evening at Madame X social meeting in the salon of a Parisian woman. Watercolour by Henry Monnier (1805-1877) 19th century by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1805-1877); Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Madame de Loynes (1837-1908) She held an important literary
JLJ4644870 Portrait of Madame de Loynes (1837-1908) She held an important literary and political salon. Painting by Eugene Amaury-Duval (1808-1885) 1862 Sun. 0, 82x1m

Romance is fashionable Reading a piece of theatre in a Parisian salon
JLJ4582043 Romance is fashionable Reading a piece of theatre in a Parisian salon. (Salon Litteraire) Painting by Jules Worms (1832-1914) 19th century Paris, Palais du Luxembourg by Worms

Table corner Representation of a meeting between, from left to right, Paul Verlaine
JLJ4567909 Table corner Representation of a meeting between, from left to right, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, Elzear Bonnier, Leon Valade, Emile Blemont, Jean Aicart, Ernest d Hervilly

The poet and playwright Francois Guillaume Andrieux reading his tragedie Junius Brutus
JLJ4578910 The poet and playwright Francois Guillaume Andrieux reading his tragedie Junius Brutus " in the foyer at the Comedie Francaise on 26/05/1828" Among the presents Alexandre Dumas

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A salon littéraire is a gathering of intellectuals, writers, and artists who come together to discuss literature, art, and culture. These gatherings were popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries and were hosted by wealthy women known as salonnières. The salons provided a space for lively debates, intellectual discussions, and the exchange of ideas. In these intimate settings, guests would read their latest works, share poetry or music performances, and engage in philosophical conversations. The salon littéraire was not only a place for socializing but also served as a platform for emerging writers to showcase their talents and gain recognition. Famous salons like those hosted by Madame de Rambouillet or Madame Geoffrin became renowned for attracting some of the most influential thinkers of their time. Writers such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, and Montesquieu frequented these gatherings to engage in spirited debates on politics, philosophy, and literature. The legacy of the salon littéraire lives on today in literary circles around the world where writers continue to gather to share their work and engage in meaningful discussions about art and culture. It remains a symbol of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and camaraderie among those who are passionate about literature.