Huard Collection

Comical Sketch
A comical sketch depicting a scene of two men in conversation, with a view of a city behind them, one of which is saying how his daughter was born with a crushed strawberry upon her buttock

The Maid
A sketch which shows a large man, having removed his hat, speaking with a young maid who is standing in the hallway. Date: circa 1901

Women In Conversation
This sketch portrait a pair of ladies dressed in outdoor clothes and decorative hats, speaking with each other, outside a cluster of houses standing behind them. Date: circa 1901

The Foreigner
A sketch of a woman standing beside a stout man, was accompanied with a caption translated from French, You're hiding something from me, Zephyrin! Alas

Taking An Exit
This sketch shows a husband and wife leaving a venue, with cases in their hands, the woman looks rather unimpressed. Date: circa 1901

Walking Along The Street
A sketch of a gentleman walking along a French cobbled street path, past an open doorway in which an old woman is standing. Date: circa 1901

Le Galant Jardinier
A portrait sketch of a proudly postured man, known as The Gallant Gardener, standing with his cane in hand, by a patch of tall grass, his countryside home visible in the background. Date: circa 1901

Portrait De Famille
Ironically titled Family Portrait, this sketch shows a seated, elderly lady reading a book on her own, but placed beside a portrait painting of a young woman, who appears to be looking down at her

Depute En Tournee
This sketch portrait a member of parliament on tour, visiting an older lady standing outside her property, he is politely holding his hat, with a folder tucked under one arm. Date: circa 1901

Plaisir Du Dimanche
A portrait sketch of two guards sitting on a bench outside a gated entrance during a break, one is enjoying a smoke. Date: circa 1901

Gentlemen In Conversation
A sketch comprising of a large group of top hat wearing gentlemen conversing in separate groups, relating to artists being the Brain of Paris Date: circa 1901

Speaking To A Crowd
This sketch shows a man speaking to a crowd of people of various descriptions, asking to be lent a note of 100 Francs. Date: circa 1901

A La Suite d'un Article Signe: Boulimy
This sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr

Evening Procession
This sketch shows a scene in which a procession of people are walking along a cobbled street in the evening. Date: circa 1901

Speaking With Ponce
This 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 Strolling
A 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 Adorateurs
A 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 Cards
A 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 Window
A 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 Cafe
A 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 Matelot
A portrait sketch study of an old sailor standing, with his hands casually placed in his trouser pockets. Date: circa 1901

Un Loup De Mer
A portrait sketch of an older man leaning on a counter, smoking his pipe. Date: circa 1901

Municipal Council of Fouzy-Les-Croustettes
An illustration which portrays members of the municipal council of Fouzy-Les-Croustettes, posing together, with serious facial expressions. Date: circa 1901

Music cover, L Amazone Berrichonne by Boisrenault
Music cover, L Amazone Berrichonne valse brillante, written for piano by L Huard du Boisrenault. circa 1858

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