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Evening ProcessionThis sketch shows a scene in which a procession of people are walking along a cobbled street in the evening. Date: circa 1901
Speaking With PonceThis sketch shows a gentlemen adjusting the buttons of his friend's jacket, while saying I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me. Date: circa 1901
Lady and Gentleman StrollingA sketch of a French woman walking alongside a gentleman outside, with a church visible in the background, accompanied with the caption
La Belle Madame Grenouil, Et Ses AdorateursA group portrait sketch comprising of the central figure, Madame Grenouil, with a smug look on her face, surrounded by five older, adoring men. Date: circa 1901
Playing CardsA sketch portraying a seated man looking up from his game, towards a standing fellow whose hand is spread over the cards. Date: circa 1901
Sitting By The WindowA portrait sketch of an elderly woman holding some cloth on her lap, as she sits beside a window looking out to a harbour scene of ships. Date: circa 1901
Men At A CafeA sketch which shows a scene where two men are speaking at a cafe table, one is saying, I don't understand how with your name, you haven't made some rich marriage yet. Date: circa 1901
Etude De MatelotA portrait sketch study of an old sailor standing, with his hands casually placed in his trouser pockets. Date: circa 1901
Un Loup De MerA portrait sketch of an older man leaning on a counter, smoking his pipe. Date: circa 1901
Municipal Council of Fouzy-Les-CroustettesAn illustration which portrays members of the municipal council of Fouzy-Les-Croustettes, posing together, with serious facial expressions. Date: circa 1901
L'Heure Du BergerAn illustration of a glamorous lady, standing tall amongst a bustling crowd of figures who are pleading and clutching at her arms and skirts. Date: circa 1901
y en a plus!A back cover illustration for an issue of L'Album Les Maitres De La Caricature, portraying a red haired show girl with arms outstretched as if closing down a performance. Date: circa 1901
C'est comme Ca que tu as surveille le ragout?An illustration of a woman wearing an elaborate hat, thrusting her shoulders forward in rage at a quivering waiter, causing him to spill his plates, saying Is that how you watched the stew
Les Quatre AgesA series of simple illustrations on the subject of The Four Ages, by Ferdinand Bac, each comprising of a couple representing each age, with handwritten descriptions in French. Date: circa 1901
CompensationThis illustration shows two men, identified as The Husband and The Protector in conversation about a young woman. The Husband - And you think I'm gonna let her go like this
L'ingrateAn illustration portraying two disgruntled looking gentlemen standing side by side, behind a young, red haired woman who is standing, adjusting her decorative hat. Date: circa 1901
Le Messager De CupidonThis illustration, titled Cupid's Messenger, portrays a seated man, with his wife sat on his knee in a dining room, routing through his mail bag. Date: circa 1901
La Lutte Contre Les ElementsThis illustration, titled in English as The Fight Against The Elements shows a group of women enjoying a day at the seaside. Date: circa 1901
La Vertu Dedaignant Les Presents De L'AmourThis illustration, translated as Virtue Disdaining Love's Gifts portrays an old man wearing a bath robe, closely inspecting a little green book
Les Invites De MarqueThis illustration portrays a pair of distinguished guests, comprising of a young woman, reclined on a deck chair, reading a book, seeimingly disinterested in the man standing beside her
L'AvariceAn illustration, the title of which translates to Greed, shows a gruesome fellow biting the hand of a young woman, looking aghast, men in uniform stand behind, with gaping mouths. Date: circa 1901
La Fete Bat Son PleinThis illustration depicts a party in full swing, with a host or supervisor graciously welcoming a fashionably dressed young lady, accompanied with an older gentleman
Female Fashion StudiesAn illustration from a page of L'Album Les Maitres De La Caricature, highlighting the way in which Ferdinand Bac portrays glamorous women in his art
ReveilThis illustration portrays a young woman lying on her front in bed, having just awakened from sleep. Date: circa 1901
The Shadow Of RichelieuAn illustration of a very small man holding a figurine of a lady with an elegant posture, towards a tall man who is looking down, over his shoulder as if startled. Date: circa 1901
Ferdinand BacA side profile portrait illustration of French cartoonist, artist and writer, known widely for his caricatures, Ferdinand-Sigismond Bach, 1859-1952, standing, holding his hat and cane
A La Fete Des FleursThis illustration shows two young women driving a vehicle decorated lavishly with flowers in red, pink and white, at a posh flower festival
L'amant d'Une AutreThis illustration, titled Another's Lover, shows a large gentleman gracefully blowing a tendril of smoke, which trails up into the air space between himself and a finely dressed young woman
Au Cafe-ConcertThis illustration shows the backs of a seated couple, comprising of a man smoking a cigar, wearing a top hat, and a lady looking through her Galilean binoculars, towards a female opera singer
IngenueAn illustration which portrays a young lady holding a fan, wearing a fine dress, attending an event with a young gentleman. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VIIPart VII of a series of sketches which portrays a lady looking through her handheld spectacles as she walks by a woodland, under the shade of her parasol. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VIIIPart VIII of a series of sketches, this one shows a glamorous young lady having dinner at a table, laden with glasses, drinks and a fanciful centrepiece
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VIPart VI of a series of sketches which shows a man standing by four tiers of shelves laden with pears, with his mouth agape. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VPart V of a series of sketches which portrays a stern looking man, sat at his writing desk, with a slouched posture, looking at his pocket watch, with an older gentleman conversing with him
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IVPart IV of a series of sketches which portrays a rather impatient looking gentleman sat in a hallway of the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysees, a museum in Paris, looking towards his pocket watch
Corporal Instructing His MenAn illustration depicting a corporal shouting as his organised unit of men, accompanied with the following translated caption
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IIIPart III of a series of sketches which portrays a monacle wearing gentleman sat at a writing desk at a French auction house. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IPart I of a series of sketches which portrays two finely dressed young women conversing about a forthcoming outing to Guimet Museum. Date: circa 1901
Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part IIPart II of a series of sketches which shows a scene involving a seated lady speaking with a French shop attendant, a large stack of carpet rolls stands behind them. Date: circa 1901
Bonnes LanguesAn illustration of a gentleman accompanying a young lady dressed finely, holding a parasol as they walk through a garden by the edge of a woodland. Date: circa 1901
TheAtreuseAn illustration of a glamorous TheAtreuse, an actress who is passionate for theatre, applying her make up at a dressing table, with a man leaning on the backrest of her chair. Date: circa 1901
Minerve Visitant Les Neuf Muses Sur Le Mont HeliconThis sketch depicts the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, visiting the nine muses at the edge of a woodland on Mount Helicon, the site of two sacred springs, the Aganippe and the Hippocrene
Aphrodite Sur La Jetee D'AlexandrieThis sketch depicts the Greek goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, standing on the pier of Alexandria, with a number of other devoted figures. Date: circa 1901
Portrait D'Albert GuillaumeA portrait sketch of French painter and caricaturist, Albert Guillaume, 1873-1942. He is seen here, at work on a living room table, wearing a dressing gown
La FarandoleThis sketch shows a number of young women engaging in a Farandole, a ProvenCal dance in which members will join hands, prancing inwards and outwards, forming a chain, following a serpentine course
Femme Au MasqueAn illustration of a smiling young woman carrying a simple black mask in her hand, possibly attending a masquerade party. Date: circa 1901
En SandwichThis illustration portrays a young lady wearing a fashionable white dress, attending a posh event, tightly sandwiched between two top hat wearing gentlemen to each side. Date: circa 1901
L'Album Front Cover IllustrationA front cover illustration from L'Album Les Maitres De La Caricature, The Masters Of Caricature Album. The image shows a young, red haired lady, lying on her front, almost seductively
