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Work SimplifiedThis series of illustrations comically shows a sketch in which some workers are struggling to get a large, heavy pipe into a trench by the end of the day
Madame Blondeau's TenantsA series of comic illustrations showing Madame Blondeau speaking with a lady, with a different selection of tenants in each picture, each with a dog. Date: circa 1901
All In Good TimeAn illustration of a young child leaning out of his pram, which is following the path of a farmer with his cow and dog. Date: 1901
The Battle Of Austerlitz SiteA landscape illustration of a large tree on a hill, seemingly a location of the Battle of Austerlitz in the Napoleonic wars. Date: 1901
The Two Astonished HensA series of illustrations which tell a quick story of two hens, both of which are about to lay their eggs, however one rolls down a plank towards the other
The AvalancheThis illustration shows a worker accidentally allowing a tumble of rocks fall down upon a gentleman walking below, was accompanied with a caption Don't be afraid, sir
The Frozen PondThis illustration shows the dismay of two frogs, one under the water, and one above, separated by the frozen surface. Date: circa 1901
The Mother FishThis illustration shows a mother fish teaching her children about the worm bait on a hook, accompanied with a caption translated from French, The worm, my children, is generally good only so far
The Joyful ForestA detailed, humorous illustration shows an incredibly busy forest scene in which a large variety of happy creatures are mischeviously toying with the artist who is just trying to paint a picture
Le Voeu Exauce Part 1Part one of a pair of illustrations, which shows a finely dressed lady speaking with a gentleman smoking a cigar as they walk along a countryside road. Date: 1901
Le Voeu Exauce Part 2Part two of a pair of illustrations, which shows a finely dressed lady immersed in a plume of dust created by a motor vehicle roaring down the road
GravediggingThis illustration shows a man holding a pickaxe, standing in a grave that he has dug, with a gentleman at ground level facepalming at the situation. Date: 1901
The Domestic RabbitAn illustration of a rabbit outside of his hutch, with a look of surprise on his face as he faces a large cooking pan. Date: circa 1901
An OblivionA comical illustration which shows a stunned watercolour painter who has settled himself on the tip of a rock to do a watercolour storm study, humourously he forgot to bring water
The MoleA series of six illustrations which progressively tell the story of a sneaky mole moving a bowl of food, from one dog to the other, prompting an exchange of emotions between the canines
The Caricaturist's Parade Of ModelsThis illustration shows The Caricaturist a self portrait of Benjamin Rabier, smoking a pipe which emits a number of smoke rings, while he is busy at work, a parade of people stand in the background
Laughing AnimalsAn illustration portraying a gentleman smoking a cigar, walking alongside a young lady wearing a decorative patterned dress and an extravagant hat, a crowd of animals including an elephant, pelican
French Infantry DrummerAn illustration of a French infantry drummer, probably Napoleonic, looking over his shoulder. Date: circa 1901
La PriseA collection of illustrative studies based on a French soldier, he is standing in example, with different postures and directions indicating gestures of anxiety, impatience, frustration
Attendant Des OrdresA side profile portrait sketch of a French soldier wearing a helmet with feathery plumes, holding the hilt of his sword, waiting on receiving some orders, his horse is beside him. Date: circa 1901
Vieux Habits! Vieux Galons!This illustration portrays a gentleman wearing a top hat, and holding a cane under his arm, observing some old French military uniform hung in the wardrobe, possibly his own. Date: circa 1901
French Military Man Dressing A LadyAn illustration of a French military man, having removed his bearskin hat, helping a young woman dress, by fastening the back. Date: circa 1901
Marching SoldiersThis illustration shows a marching troop of men armed with rifles placed over their shoulders. Date: circa 1901
Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 2Part two of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk, looking over his shoulder
Woman DressingA series of illustrations showing various stages of a woman dressing. Date: circa 1901
Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 4The final part of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk
Napoleon Et Les Femmes Part 1Part one of a series of four illustrations portraying a lady in company with Napoleon Bonaparte, who can be seen in the background, through the doorway, sat at his desk, looking over his shoulder
French Drum MajorsA series of illustrations showing various regimental uniforms of French drum majors from 1809. Date: circa 1901
Job SketchesA pair of sketches from a page of L'Album Les Maitres de La Caricature, one portrays a lady fastening the straps of her shoe, the other shows the back of a teacher writing on a chalk board
Napoleon And His GrenadiersA comical illustration which shows Napoleon Bonaparte tugging the ear of one of his grenadier guardsmen. Date: circa 1901
Longchamps Year 7An illustration of a green coated gentleman on horseback speaking with a young woman in a red coat riding astride him at Longchamps. Date: circa 1901
Soldier Escorting A WomanAn illustration which shows a French military soldier escorting an older lady by the arm, walking away, seen from behind. Date: circa 1901
Portrait Of An InfantA portrait sketch of a young girl, gazing calmly toward the viewer, with a relaxed smile. Date: 1901
La Lutte Pour L'Amour, The Fight For LoveThis illustration portrays the hulking figure of a fighter with his arm placed around a much smaller woman, who is looking up into his eyes. Date: circa 1901
French Caricatures, Hodgepodge of HeadsA selection of caricatures of prominent French figures, including Minister of Public Works Pierre Baudin, painter Albert Pierre Rene Maignan, historian and journalist Georges Eugene Sorel
Nos PaysansA portrait sketch of a peasant holding a cup bearing a message translating to our women, beside a lady wearing a cross around her neck, holding a book on her lap. Date: 1901
The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, The MedalAn illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking, amongst others in the background, about the acquisition of a military medal, and how one of them does not have it. Date: circa 1901
Cecile Sorel With A Bird Of ParadiseA caricature sketch of French comic actress, Celine Emilie Seurre, known as Cecile Sorel, known for her highly extravagant costumes, she had a starring role in La Tosca
Sada Yacco, La Belle Otero and Le BargyA selection of three caricature sketches, including a portrait of Japanese geisha, actress and dancer, Sada Yacco, 1871-1946, a side profile study of Agustina del Carmen Otero Iglesias
Cupid ImprisonedThis illustration depicts an old crone with a predatory owl upon her head, pulling along a cart decorated with poppy flowers, upon which sits a cage containing an imprisoned Cupid, the god of love
The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Two SketchesA pair of sketches, one displaying a scene in which a military tailor is trying to force close a jacket that is clearly too small, on a poor man who risks being suffocated
Greatness And ModestyThis sketch shows a very large gentleman approaching a girl from behind, to give her a flower, she is carrying a round container
The Thirteen Days Of Leandre, Recruitment GeneralAn illustration which shows the scene of two men speaking with a military general, who is judging how they look as the basis of recruitment. Date: circa 1901
MegalomaniaA portrait illustration of a large lady wearing a white dress and a yellow hat with orange floral decoration, looking down at a child acting older than his age, as he smokes a cigar at her knee
Emile BergeratA caricature sketch portraying the French poet and playwright, Emile Bergerat, 1845-1923, who was also known by his pseudonyms, l'Homme masque, Caliban and Ariel
Deux AmisA group portrait sketch of two friends, after having enjoyed a light meal, one has his arm over the other's shoulder as he picks his teeth. Date: circa 1901
French Horse Guards Through The AgesAn illustration of a lineup of six men wearing uniforms resembling that of the French horse guards through the ages, including armour suits
Lady With CherubA sketch depicting a lady gracefully floating, swathed in light, a cherub looks on in the foreground, shrouded in darkness. Date: circa 1901
