A Life of Letters and Criticism
Théophile Gautier was a French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic. Born in Tarbes, in the Hautes-Pyrénées département of southwestern France, he later moved to Paris. His education took place at Collège Louis-le-Grand and Collège Charlemagne. Throughout his career, he was a frequent contributor to various journals, most notably La Presse , and later served as the director of Revue de Paris and the editor of L’Artiste . He also worked for Le Moniteur universel .
Gautier was a well-travelled man, undertaking journeys to several locations, including:
Spain
Italy
Russia
Egypt
Algeria
Literary and Theatrical Contributions
As a writer, Gautier produced a diverse body of work. His poetic output included Poésies , Albertus , La Comédie de la Mort , España , and Émaux et Camées . His prose works spanned several genres, including the historical romance Mademoiselle de Maupin , the fantasy story Eldorado, ou Fortunio , the historical novel Le Roman de La Momie , and the adventure novel Captain Fracasse . He also authored several travel books regarding his journeys.
In the realm of theatre and dance, he was known for writing scenarios, including the famous ballet Giselle . His dramatic works included plays such as Une Larme du diable , Le Tricorne enchanté , La Fausse Conversion , and Pierrot Posthume . In the field of art criticism, he was elected chairman of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1862.
Questions & Answers
Where are Théophile Gautier's artworks organized by color?
Théophile Gautier 's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
What other names is Théophile Gautier known by?
Théophile Gautier is also known as Pierre Jules Théophile Gautier, تيوفيل غوتيه, Теофил Готие, Θεόφιλος Γκωτιέ, थियोफाइल गौटियर.
Which artworks by Théophile Gautier are the most viewed?
Statistics about Théophile Gautier 's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team
Updated Oct. 13, 2026
