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Strong WindsThis illustration portrays a young lady wearing a bright red hat and orange scarf, struggling to move in the strong, blustering winds. Date: circa 1901
Bad Dream Of A Customs OfficerA colourful illustration which shows a nightmare of a customs officer, where prohibited items are smuggled across the border including alcohol, oil and tobacco. Date: circa 1901
Madness And ReasonAn illustration which shows two separate processions of people on a red carpet, one representing reason, and the other representing madness
Beauty Of The NightThis illustration portrays a young woman wearing a highly fashionable dress, speaking with an older gentleman on a garden terrace. Date: circa 1901
The StrikeAn atmospheric sketch which shows a tightly packed crowd of workmen and women on strike, carrying large red flags, chimneystacks and workhouses stand tall in the background under a red sky
Evening MistA portrait sketch of a young woman elegantly holding out some draping fabric above and around her head, standing in the countryside under an evening sky, swathed in mist. Date: circa 1901
The OrphanA portrait illustration of a lady speaking with a little orphan girl. Date: circa 1901
Simple Coward's TaleA comic strip style of illustrations which tell the story of a coward who before getting into bed at night, he meticulously checks under the bed, in the wardrobe
The Exercise At Boulevard Richard-LenoirA colourful illustration of a military exercise in which soldiers in unison raise their rifles above their heads, within a clearing at Boulevard Richard-Lenoir in Paris, France. Date: circa 1901
The Fortune TellerThis sketch portrays a fortune teller displaying her cards on the table, with a younger lady sat beside her, smoking a cigarette. Date: circa 1901
A Bit Of ChatA coloured sketch showing a close chat between two laundry women wearing green skirts and blue and yellow tops, standing outside in the evening. Date: circa 1901
French Artist Self PortraitsA collection of four self portraits by French and Belgian artists, including, a seated Jacques Villon at work, Henri Guydo smiling and wearing a boater
At The Night RestaurantA coloured drawing of some finely dressed guests at a night restaurant, some are interacting to the right, while others are sat at a long table
La Pleiade Des JeunesThis illustration translates to The Youth Pleiad, and it portrays a group of seven figures, six women wearing outdoor clothes, walking left, and one man wlaking right. Date: circa 1901
Faites Done taire Pendant Que Je Telephonerai A CarmauThis coloured sketch shows an interaction between a member of parliament and a fashionably dressed young lady the other side of the table. Date: circa 1901
With Your Talent You Should Be A MillionaireA sketch which shows a large gentleman speaking with a man whose head is slightly bowed, a lady stands behind looking towards a desk. Date: circa 1901
Group SketchThis sketch shows a mother holding her grown, reluctant daughter as they speak with a large gentleman wearing a top hat on the right. Date: circa 1901
Vous Vous Verrez Chez MoiA coloured sketch portraying a mother and father speaking in consolation with whom is probably their daighter, who is sat between them. Date: circa 1901
Vingt-Cinq Francs? Tu Te Crois Donne Toujours Depute!A coloured sketch showing a seated woman bartering with a standing gentleman. Date: circa 1901
So what? is it the breakdown?A coloured sketch involving a man speaking with a young woman wearing yellow, who is sat on the edge of her bed. Date: circa 1901
Ministers, In The RestroomThis sketch shows a French minister speaking with a restroom assistant who is holding a towel, saying Give me another one, you can see that this one is clean. Date: circa 1901
Ministers And The Republican DefenceA pair of sketches of French ministers, the first shows a man listening closely to the chest of a larger man, saying Don't worry, you have nothing on your mind
MotoringA simple sketch of a motor vehicle travelling in the countryside, a woman with her child stands in the foreground. Date: circa 1901
Motoring BreakdownThis sketch shows a stationary motor vehicle, one man is inspecting underneath, while the other is sat resting on the ground. Date: circa 1901
The LawyersA coloured sketch portraying a trio of lawyers, the central figure is busy leafing through some papers, with his colleague looking on, the man at the back has his palm to his face in exasperation
Chef-d'?uvreThis sketch portrays a couple admiring a masterpiece painted by the artist standing on the right. Date: circa 1901
The ElectionsA sketch involving two men interacting during the elections. Date: circa 1901
At The Public AssistanceA coloured sketch of a woman with two children by her, speaking with a gentleman at the Public Assistance Date: circa 1901
The Fifties. Don't you think it's better to talk?A coloured sketch of a man speaking intimately with a young woman in green, who is sat on her bed with a little black dog on her lap. Date: circa 1901
Chair BoundA sketch of a large man slumped in a chair, aided by a woman on the right, whose features are non existant. Date: circa 1901
Etude D'AvocatsThis sketch portrays a pair of businessmen speaking. Date: circa 1901
Men In ConversationA sketch showing a man speaking with a shop assistant or workman. Date: circa 1901
Looking Down The StairsA portrait sketch of a woman gently stooping to look over the handrail, down the set of stairs. Date: circa 1901
Demi-MondaineA coloured sketch portraying a man with his arm around the shoulders of a woman, sat at a restaurant. Date: circa 1901
Dancer SketchA portrait sketch of a female dancer holding her hands behind her head. Date: circa 1901
CarmenAn illustration of a scene from an act of Carmen, an opera by the French compose, Georges Bizet. Date: circa 1901
The ShoeThis coloured sketch shows a large man forcefully grabbing the chin of a woman in a room interior, she is holding his shoe. Date: circa 1901
Weathervane StudyAn illustration of a decorative weathervane, with a young ladely dressed fashionably, swirling around the central pole, holding a heart in her hand. Date: circa 1901
Colonization, Police Them Endlessly! Repolice ThemAn illustration of a female warrior figure holding a spear, wearing a helmet with a front facing cannon on top, she is carrying a writing deks under one arm. Date: circa 1901
At The CommissionerAn illustration which shows two men pleading their case to a central seated commissioner, one of whom is drenched. Date: circa 1901
In the present tense, The Modern Style LadyA portrait illustration of a young lady sat on an ornate golden settee, wearing a slender pink dress, she is reading a red book, beside a decorative green side table. Date: circa 1901
A long time ago. The Kick of the StirrupThis illustration depicts a man riding on horseback, raising himself up to meet the kiss of a young woman, leaning out of the window. Date: circa 1901
Studies of WomenSome sketch studies of some women in different positions, including standing with hands on hips carrying a case, standing whilst holding her skirts, reclined on a bed, writing on a wall
Sonnet On The Garance LakeA romantic illustration of what is possibly the artist drawing himself, Lucien Marie Francois Metivet, reading a sonnet that he has written for an appreciative lady who is sat in the boat with him
Title CharactersA series of illustrations showing title characters from various operas, films and plays, including Daphnis Et Chloe, Hernani, Judith and Holofernes, Samson and Delilah, Abelard and Heloise, Manon
Defensive WomanA sketch study of a young woman standing with a defensive posture, as she shields her face with protective arms, her hands clenched. Date: circa 1901
Review CostumesA series of illustrations showing characters wearing quirky costumes. Date: circa 1901
StudyA study of a statuesque angelic being staring blanky forwards. Date: circa 1901
Artist In The CountrysideAn illustration of a young, red haired artist painting on a canvas in the countryside. Date: circa 1901
The SceptreA portrait illustration of a young woman reclined casually on her back, with one upraised leg, she is holding up a golden sceptre in one hand. Date: circa 1901
Perseus And The ArtistAn illustration of what is most likely Perseus, the son of Zeus, judging by the image of Pegasus on his helmet, standing beside a female painter smoking a pipe
Flowers and KeyA simple illustration of some colourful flowers and wheat nestled around and through the loop of a key. Date: circa 1901
Fantasy Fan DesignThis fan design shows a fantasy scene where women in various costumes are flying in the strong winds over the ocean, a mermaid is leaping out of the water to grab onto the crecent moon
Pierrot And The Banker Part 2A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, Pierrot grabs a safe and puts a black cat inside, upon arrival to the banker
Pierrot And The Banker Part 1A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, in each scene, Pierrot tries to impress the banker carrying the bags of wealth via means of playing music
The Modern HydraThis illustration depicts a scene in which a young lady has forcefully placed her boot on the shoulder of an older gentleman-Lizard hybrid creature
The Feline TargetThis sketch depicts a scene where a young male archer has taken Cupid's bow to fire an arrow at a young lady reclined on a grassy bank, however the arrow has struck a cat who stands on top of her
Finally Alone!A parody sketch of a drawing by Rene Georges Hermann-Paul, in which a man is somewhat satisfied as he stands by the grave of his wife. Date: circa 1901
Politics!This sketch shows a band of what must be criminals, terrorising a community, some are pinning women to the floor, while another slits the throat of a lady on the left, under the title of politics
Parody of A Drawing by Abel FaivreA parody sketch of French painter Abel Faivre, as a man that has been stabbed in the back, with his liver spilling out of his guts, and his legs cut off, a large female model says, Oh my god
French FiguresAn illustration which shows an array of French figures, including Pierrot the sad clown, a pastor, a sailor and various other professions and famous people. Date: circa 1901
Tastes And Colors You Should Not DiscussA series of illustrations displaying the use of different colours, a yellow gentleman removing the hat of a man in green with a fishing rod, as he carries away a lady
Woman With ShepherdAn illustration of a cheeky young woman wearing a green dress, capturing the eye of a shepherd walking up some steps as he glances over his shoulder towards her. Date: circa 1901
Pierrot Fleeing A HareAn illustration of Pierrot the sad clown from pantomime, stumbling on one leg as he flees the image of a hare in the moon. Date: circa 1901
In Prayer, The Examination Of ConscienceA portrait sketch of a young lady wearing a smart dress and fine hat, resting her elbows on a surface as she reads from a small prayer book. Date: circa 1901
The KissThis painting portrays a young, red haired lady sharing a kiss with a man by a tree with mushroom patches at the base. Date: circa 1901
Relaxing By The MarneThis sketch shows a number of families relaxing on the banks of the river Marne in France, by the mill of Charentonneau. Date: circa 1901
The Happy Age In RomainvilleThis coloured sketch shows a green coated young man making an observation to another man with two young women at each side, sat at the base of a tree in the countryside of Romainville, eastern Paris
A Long Time AgoThis painting shows a romantic array of couples, lying by a rose bush, with musicians playing and dancing in the background. Date: circa 1901
Stained Glass, The Breton PardonThis illustration shows a religious gathering of men playing musical instruments and women in peaceful thought, in front of a decorative window. Date: circa 1901
Return From The FieldsA portrait sketch of a farmer carrying a basket, alongside his wife who has a large sack on her back, having accomplished their task in the fields. Date: circa 1901
HarpistA portrait sketch of a young lady playing the harp. Date: circa 1901
Red Haired LadyA simple portrait sketch of a red haired woman standing with her hands placed in front of her hips. Date: circa 1901
Newspaper BoyThis illustration shows a cheeky newspaper boy hollering, with a large bundle of papers tucked under his arm, a pair of policemen are in close pursuit. Date: circa 1901
Exhibition Of White And BlackA series of three black and white illustrations, each portraying a different gentleman wearing suits or uniform, the use of white highlights notable parts of their bodies
Have You Seen It All? And So I Get Dressed!A portrait illustration of a young lady, wearing a black dress and hat, which she has only recently gotten into. Date: circa 1901
Ombres Chinoises. Paris Qui GrouilleThis illustration shows two officers conversing happily, a mysterious man is sat on the ground, offering his hat. Date: circa 1901
One Of My Models At RestA portrait sketch of a lady resting on a settee, with her hand cupping her jaw, she is identified as a regular model for the artist. Date: circa 1901
Le Cortege Du Canape (1830) Au Bal GavarniA scrapbook page filled with various sketches of mostly French figures. Date: circa 1901
FantaisieThis illustration shows the definitive figure of a young woman wearing a matching red hat and coat, holding out a wreath in appreciation, with one hand resting on her bicycle
At The FairA pair of illustrations showing scenes of women at a fair, the figure of an old man on a cart is clutching the skirts of a lady, inviting her to visit the hall of lost steps. Date: circa 1901
At The Fair, Massacre Of The InnocentsA comical illustration displaying the scene of an unfortunate man being hit in the face by the back swing of a man preparing his throw at coconut shy, or some other fun fair game. Date: circa 1901
ManifestationA busy illustration which shows a large array of men in uniform, bustling over the main focus point, two young ladies wearing bright red and yellow dresses. Date: circa 1901
ComparisonA portrait sketch of a smiling lady holding a miniature mannequin or figure between her fingers, a happy young man is sharing the moment. Date: circa 1901