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Pleine EauThis illustration portrays a group of three older ladies standing in the shallow waters of the sea, the nearest is holding a dog under her arm. Date: circa 1901
L'Heure Des BetisesThis illustration's title translates to The Hour Of Nonsense, and depicts a smiling young lady listening to a floating child satyr or faun creature whispering in her ear. Date: circa 1901
Sketch Studies Of WomenA series of sketch studies of young women wearing clothes for different occasions and performing various activities, including bathing, relaxing, going to the seaside
Lady and CupidThis sketch depicts a scene in which a smiling young lady is bowing slightly to look down at Cupid who has arrived at her door step, apparently not for the first time
Un Maitre D'HotelA side profile portrait sketch of a rather large butler, standing with his hand sbehind his back, holding a white cloth. Date: circa 1901
Songe D'Amours!This illustration depicts a heavenly scene in which a young lady is experiencing a dream of love a group of children's heads with angelic wings are hovering around her as she lie in her bed
Un Petit Pierrot Dans Son NidThis sketch shows a small child placed in a nest, on the branch of a tree, he represents the pantomime stock character, Pierrot the clown. Date: circa 1901
Un Laureat Du ConservatoireA portrait sketch of a laureate pianist sat upright, playing from a music sheet in front of him. Date: circa 1901
Comical SketchA 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
Fairy IllustrationAn illustration of fairy-like young woman, wearing a sequin dress with pink ribbons strapped around her shoulders, bursting through some paper
The MaidA 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 ConversationThis 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 ForeignerA 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 ExitThis 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 StreetA 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 JardinierA 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 FamilleIronically 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 TourneeThis 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 DimancheA 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 ConversationA 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 CrowdThis 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: BoulimyThis sketch shows a group of four gentlemen interacting, visually representing the following caption, translated in English. Mr
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
