Costume de duc de Guise, joué par Chollet. - Guise, ou les Etats de Bl...
A person facing forward, his head 3/4 to the right, one hand extended at chest height. He wears a costume of the 16th century, his sleeves are puffed and creased, he wears a decoration hanging on a ribbon on hi... More
Costume de Marcel, joué par Levasseur. - Les Juguenots, opéra. - Acadé...
A horseman of the 16th century, almost facing forward his head to the right, one fist raised above his head, the other hand holding his hat, his legs wide apart. His hair is cut short, he wears a pleated jerkin... More
Costume de Marguerite de Navarre, jouée par Mme Dorus. - Les Huguenots...
She is almost in profile turned to the right, one hand extended at the height of her waist. She wears a costume of the 16th century. She has a Marie-Stuart coiffure, with a crown, she wears a long dress trimmed... More
Costume de Larchant, joué par Henry. - Guise, ou les États de Blois, o...
An officer of the Scottish guard (16th century) turned 3/4 to the right, one hand on the sword hanging at his waist. He wears a hat with cock feathers, a steel neck-piece, a coat of arms on a coat of mail, glov... More
Jérome Sauvage, - (dit le Père Belenfant). - Ex Jokey (sic) des Écurie...
He is turned 3/4 to the right sitting on the bank of the Seine, fishing, holding his pole in his hand. He is in shirt sleeves, wearing a hat, straw, with a ribbon. His coat is on the ground at left. In the back... More
Mr. Gontard, - (du clos-Gorju), - Gros propriétaire, Électeur, Éligibl...
In the country, walking toward the left, in profile, he holds his gun under his arm in both hands. He wears a big cap over a cotton bonnet, game bag on his back, boots under his trousers. Courtesy of Boston Pub... More
Caricature, XIII. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Four subjects in two lines, two in each line. Top, left, in the mountains, two children, a little girl on her knees and a little boy sitting down, playing together with some branches. Top, right, a dog lying do... More
Caricature, V. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Nine figures standing in three lines, three in each line. Four women of whom one is a peasant carrying a bundle, another is seen from the back holding an open umbrella. A grocery boy, a jockey, a driver, etc. C... More
Caricature, IV. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Nine figures standing in three lines, three in each line. Two women, a song merchant, and a sweeper. A tennis player a game keeper, a market porter, etc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, XXI. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Four subjects in two lines, two in each line. Those in the first line show some hunters on their horses with their dogs, in one they are galloping on a terrain, in the other they stop at a crossroads. Each of t... More
Caricature, XIX. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Six subjects in two lines, three in each line. One shows a drunkard sleeping in a cafe. A young man facing forward on a couch. A standing woman wearing a hat. Etc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, XIV. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Five scenes and three standing figures. Top, left to right. A dog near his house. A man seen from the back passing over a wooden bridge. A child lying down on a mound, his head on a bunch of long herbs. A peasa... More
Caricature, XX. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Eight subjects in three lines. (The first two have three each.) Top right, a village church. Center, two peasant women chatting together in a street before a door. A peasant lying down on the ground, on his bac... More
Caricature, XVII. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
A servant lying down, on his master's bed. Head of a Pyrenees' child tied with a handkerchief. A gallows where two hanged men struggle in the agony of death. Some men loading bags of wool on a chariot before a ... More
Caricature, Marchand de lunettes, public domain cartoon image
Before his open-air shop a telescope merchant is in conference with a gentleman who tries on of his telescopes. He is accompanied by his wife who holds a little girl with one hand and an open umbrella in the ot... More
Caricature, XVIII. Petites Figures, public domain cartoon image
Four subjects in two lines, two in each line. In one scene, a coach changing horses. In the center of it, "Gavarni." In each of the three others, a coach moving or standing still, and at right, "Gavarni." Court... More
Mars coat of arms - Public domain portrait engraving
A man seen half from the back, head turned to the left. He wears a frock coat, carries his hat under his arm, gives his other hand to a young lady who is seen from the back and turns her head to the right. She ... More
Hollandaise. - Chapeau de velours. Veste et jupe de velours garnies de...
She is 3/4 turned to the right, arms bent at waist level, the index finger of one hand resting on the back of the other holding a bouquet. Powdered hair, hat feathers, wide-sided cheeks. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Patron de Bateau. - Chemise de mérinos. Pantalon de velours. Bas de so...
Turned 3/4 to the left, one arm extended at the height of his head. A willow branch in his hat. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Pas de barbe - Public domain portrait engraving
In a dress maker's workroom, in the foreground, a very young man in profile to the right, looks at himself in the mirror of an open box which he holds in his hand. Three workers at left, of whom one turns her h... More
Costume de Raoul, joué par Jansenne. - L'An mil, opéra. - Opéra-Comiqu...
A lord of the Middle Ages, turned to the right, one hand extended in front of him at the height of his hip. He wears a hat with plumes, a short tunic with a sword at his side, his legs are wound with crossed ri... More
Throwing the stone - Public domain scan / drawing
Stone play. Before a dozen inhabitants of the country of both sexes and of all ages, seated or standing on a rock that occupies almost the entire width of the drawing, a Scottish mountaineer in shirt sleeves, s... More
Caricature, Pas d'appétit, public domain cartoon image
A young man seated and turned 3/4 to the right. He leans his head against one of his hands, with his elbow on the table on which the dinner is served. A liveried servant behind him at left, sucks the finger whi... More
Châtelaine. - Page. - Orientale. - Visir. - Paysan. - Valencien. - Con...
One of two sheets of small figures in costume. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Un attelage de porteur d'eau, public domain cartoon image
Near a melting stove without a chimney, are seated a water-carrier and his wife, both are turned in profile to the right. The husband counts the days earnings, the wife is in the foreground. Courtesy of Boston ... More
Mai - Drawing. Public domain image.
A young man in frock coat turned 3/4 to the right, his head in profile, resting his elbow on a table, chats with a young lady making a bouquet. She is in 3/4 view to the left, wearing a bonnet with lace tied un... More
Toilette du Matin. - Redingotte (sic) en ricbouk à gros boutons et pan...
A young man in a frock-coat, heading to the right, gives his arm to a young woman in a cap tied under her chin, and holding her handkerchief in her hand. They are both 3/4 and look down. The door of the room th... More
Caricature, L'éleve de conservatoire, public domain cartoon image
A woman, bonnet on head, back in profile, with head turned in view. In the background, posters on the wall. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Dona. - Toque de velours. Veste et jupe de satin
She is turned 3/4 to the left, her arms low, one hand is in the other holding a closed fan. She wears a dress with straight sleeves, it is open in front showing the bodice and petticoat underneath. There are th... More
Quatre-vignt dix ans (Chevallier père de Gavarni)
In a garden, turned 3/4 to the left, he is looking forward, white hair, long frock coat, a hand in the pocket of his trousers, in the background a view of Paris. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, (Mme. Feydeau), public domain cartoon image
Half-body, sitting almost in profile, eyes down, hands on knees. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Types Carnavalesques, par Gavarni
Seven scenes of carnival figures with captions underneath each image. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Le peau de chagrin - par Mr. de Balzac. - Le docteur Planchette expliq...
In a garden in front of a house, the doctor at left in a dressing gown, near the shaft of a column, topped with a shelf, on which Raphael is leaning his elbow, seated on a chair. Raphael has rough skinned hands... More
Costume de Marie, jouée par Melle Jenny Colon. - Le Remplaçant, opéra....
A peasant facing forward, her head turned 3/4 to the right, one hand at the bottom of her apron. She wears ribbons on one side of her head, a low-cut dress with flat sleeves stopping at the elbow, she wears a c... More
Caricature, L'Etudiant, public domain cartoon image
A man standing with hands in pockets of striped pants, wearing a cap and smoking a long pipe. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Le roman nouveau. - The new novel
In an artist's studio, a young woman is stretched from right to left on one of the wide cushions of a daybed, her head resting on the knee of a young man sitting on the bed. He reads it to her, and is in a dres... More
Croquis par divers Artistes No. LX
A piece in a series of lithographs published under this title. In the upper part, a woman with her seated legs and back view; leaning with one hand on a stick and the other on the arm of a girl, a 3/4 woman's h... More
(Costume de mode à découper) - Drawing. Public domain image.
Flower dress lined with frills. Capote (garment) adorned with two chenille feathers. On the left the dress seen from the front with the arms of which one lowered, the other below the waist a fan closed by hand,... More
Caricature, Siennoise en 1300, public domain cartoon image
She is turned 3/4 to the left, her head 3/4 to the right, wearing a hat high on each side and low in the center, decorated with pearls. A rich necklace. A high necked dress with big sleeves. Courtesy of Boston ... More
Caricature, La première leçon, public domain cartoon image
The first lesson Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of 1870s woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Caricature, Pierre, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the left, his head facing forward, his hands in his patched trouser pockets. He wears a woolen bonnet, wooden shoes. A bundle of sticks is on the ground behind him. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Pascal (Pierre Bry), public domain cartoon image
Facing front, head turned 3/4 to the left, both arms leaning on a round pole. Velvet barrette on the head, blouse. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Pierre, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the left, his head facing forward, his hands in his patched trouser pockets. He wears a woolen bonnet, wooden shoes. A bundle of sticks is on the ground behind him. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Châtelaine. - Page. - Orientale. - Visir. - Paysan. - Valencien. - Con...
One of two sheets of small figures in costume. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Soirée travastie, public domain cartoon image
A young man in 17th century Spanish costume, facing forward, seated with both arms on those of her armchair. With the end of her fan she directs the attention of a young man toward the left, the latter standing... More
A la voir ainsi immobile, on eût dit une madone, tant - il y avait de ...
A young man and woman, kneeling on chairs in a church, both turned toward the right. The woman reads from a prayer book. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Amour A Toi, public domain cartoon image
Young woman 3/4 to right without a hat, naked arms; looking a medallion in her hand, going down the steps into a garden. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Senora, public domain cartoon image
She is turned 3/4 to the right, her head in profile, with one hand she holds her dress up at the side, with the other she makes a sign at her mouth. She wears a bodice of black lace, and sleeves of mousseline l... More
La demoiselle a marier - Public domain dedication image
A woman seated in a chair, with one hand resting on the desk next to a feather plume. She is looking down towards the desk. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Le Courrier de Paris. - The Paris Courier
Two young ladies together on a terrace garden. The one at left, facing forward, reads a letter at which the other glances while holding an umbrella above their heads. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Pas d'appétit - Engraving, Public domain image
A young man seated and turned 3/4 to the right. He leans his head against one of his hands, with his elbow on the table on which the dinner is served. A liveried servant behind him at left, sucks the finger whi... More
Le peau de chagrin - par Mr. de Balzac. - Le docteur Planchette expliq...
In a garden in front of a house, the doctor at left in a dressing gown, near the shaft of a column, topped with a shelf, on which Raphael is leaning his elbow, seated on a chair. Raphael has rough skinned hands... More
Mme. Cénau. Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Marlin
3/4 to the right, the shoulders naked, the arms also naked and crossed. Dressed in white muslin with large and long open sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Costume de Zara, jouée par Melle Sophie. - Zara, drame. - Folies-Drama...
She is turned 3/4 to the left, her eyes and arms lowered. She wears a big turban, a low-neck dress with long open sleeves, she has bare arms and wears a scarf around her waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Paysanne de Rochersberg, public domain cartoon image
Facing forward, her head 3/4 to the right. Her hair tied with ribbons, black scarf around her neck, low-cut bodice, sleeves puffed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Page Introducteur, public domain cartoon image
A young woman as a man, facing forward and walking. She holds in one hand a cane by its center. She wears a hat with a plume and a velvet tunic under an open over coat with long flowing sleeves, opening in the ... More
Les Apprèts pour le Bal - Public domain portrait engraving
A young woman in ball room dress, near the fireplace puts on her gloves, while her maid fastens her necklace; at right the husband with his hands on the back of the chair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Femme du duché de Wenden, public domain cartoon image
She is turned 3/4 to the left with one hand on her hip, wearing a bonnet tied under her chin, a large ruff around her neck, and a striped bodice with straight sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Les collectionneurs, public domain cartoon image
A man in a black hat holding a vase and pottery, vase near foot. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Batelière, public domain cartoon image
In 3/4 view turned and leaning slightly to the right, one arm leaning on the edge of the wall, she wears a woolen hat, short skirt and leggings. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Encore complet! Je crois qu'ils le font exprès!
Full again, I think they are doing this on purpose! Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Costume de mode à découper - Drawing. Public domain image.
A woman's frock coat, decorated with two rows of flounce, with a shawl embroidered and fringed. A hat with a bunch of flowers. At right, the dress seen from the front with arms, the hands one on top of the othe... More
Est-il permis d'être maigre comme ça!..
Est-il permis d'être maigre comme ça? Mon cher ami, vous ne devriez jamais venir aux bains Deligny sans vous mettre de mollets en coton. - Et vous, mon bon, n'allez jamais dans le monde avec ce costume-là sans ... More
Caricature, (Toilette de chez Soie), public domain cartoon image
A woman turned to the right, head 3/4 view, arms crossed at her waist, a book in one hand, wearing a lace hat, bodice sleeves and gloves. Behind her at left, a high chair. At right, a round table covered with a... More
Caricature, Marquise de Pompadour, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the right, her head 3/4 to the left, one hand behind her back the other holding a closed fan. She has powdered hair with a ribbon and feathers, her skirt is raised at both sides revealing an under... More
Toilette de Campagne - Public domain scenic drawing
Two women with silk aprons seated on a mound in the country. The one at left, half seen from the back, turned to the right, draws on a sketch book with her left hand. Her companion facing forward, has both arms... More
Quatre-Vignt-Dix Ans (Chevallier, père de Gavarni)
In a garden, turned 3/4 to the left, he is looking forward, white hair, long frock coat, a hand in the pocket of his trousers, in the background a view of Paris. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Maja, public domain cartoon image
A young woman almost facing forward, head 3/4 to the left, one hand on her hip, she wears a beret on top of a silk bonnet, the end of which falls down on her shoulder. She wears two petticoats, a straight apron... More
La Soeur de lait du vicaire - Par S.H. Berthoud
A young painter seated in his studio, looks at a canvas placed on an easel. Behind him at left, a woman whose veil is lowered, with a hat, places her hand on his shoulder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Charges de Carnaval, public domain cartoon image
Six scenes of various carnival figures. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Costume de Gavarni, - exécuté par Moreau, rue Vivienne, no. 18
A woman in profile turned to the right, one hand on her hip the other at her chest, her shawl over her arm falling to the ground. She wears a beret, a brief rounded bolero, and a short skirt. Courtesy of Boston... More
(Prières sur une tombe) - Engraving, Public domain image
Two girls kneeling on a tombstone in the country praying with their hands clasped. The one at left is in profile to the right with her hands low, the other in 3/4 view, almost facing forward, her hands under he... More
Caricature, Février, public domain cartoon image
A woman half seen from the back and turned to the right in a fancy dress costume, doing a polka with a man who faces forward: he wears a middle ages costume and a cap with plumes. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Juillet coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
A woman in riding outfit, almost facing forward, her head 3/4 to the right, round veiled hat, whip in her hand, the end of her skirt over her arm, giving one hand to a man. He is facing forward in profile to th... More
Caricature, Mon fils est la, public domain cartoon image
Title at top. A young woman, turned in profile to the right holds a flower in her hand, looking sadly at the ground in which a rose is planted. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
La Soeur de lait du vicaire - Par S.H. Berthoud
A young painter seated in his studio, looks at a canvas placed on an easel. Behind him at left, a woman whose veil is lowered, with a hat, places her hand on his shoulder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Senorita, public domain cartoon image
Seen from the back, her head in profile turned to the right, a fan in her hand a mask over her eyes, she passes between two door curtains. Her hair tied with a large ribbon, the ends of which flow at the height... More
Costume de Mme. La Marquise de L..
On a terrace, a young woman facing forward, her head 3/4 to the right, both fists on her waist. Wearing the costume of a page of the middle ages, hat with feathers, large sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Fantaisie - Public domain illustration engraving
Young woman to the waist, turned 3/4 to the right, hair plain, covering her ears, lace shawl over her shoulders, held in front with a clasp. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Monsieur Ernest a eu l'audace de s'intoduire sous un prétexte quelconq...
The husband, in profile to the left, in dressing gown, a sword in its sheath under his arm, his hands on his knees, before him a big box of which his wife raises the cover and in which is M. Ernest. On the box ... More
Caricature, Marinière, public domain cartoon image
Facing forward her head turned 3/4 to the right, one hand in her trousers' pocket, the other at the height of her chest holding a scarf which hangs over one shoulder. She wears a small velvet hat over one ear, ... More
Caricature, Pudeur perdue, public domain cartoon image
At the opera ball, a young man as a sailor, without a vest, his shirt open, turned 3/4 to the right, descending a stairway. He has found a woman's mask and turning around, he holds it up as high as his head. In... More
Caricature, Pauvres hommes!, public domain cartoon image
Those poor men! Courtesy of Boston Public Library Public domain scan of 1870s woodcut print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain scan of 1860s woodcut print, free t... More
Caricature, La femme politique, public domain cartoon image
A woman sitting next to a table of newspapers and writing supplies, one arm rests on a box. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Portugaise, public domain cartoon image
She is almost facing forward, both hands forward in the pockets of her silk apron. She wears a hairnet with a ribbon tied under her chin, and a low-cut dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Costume de Prince Louis, joué par Chollet. - Les Chaperons blancs. - O...
A person of the 15th century turned 3/4 to the right, one hand is extended in front of him at the height of his belt. He wears a hat, a tunic with large open sleeves, a dagger at his waist and an alms purse, po... More
Bergère. - Chapeau de paille garni de velours. Chemise de mérinos. Jup...
She is facing forward, wearing only a blouse and a skirt, both hands are open and her arms are extended at right and left. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Le Bal Musard, public domain cartoon image
A crowd of masked people walking toward the right. On clown, wearing a Périnet hat, a medieval slipper with a pointed toe, the other with a ribbon pom-pom. He gives his arm to a young lady dressed as a German p... More
Caricature, Sympathie, public domain cartoon image
Seated on a mound, in profile to the right, a young Italian, both hands on her knees, looking sadly ahead of her. In the background, countryside mountains. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
(?) Magicienne - Public domain engraving
A young woman facing forward, her head 3/4 to the right, leaning her elbow on a stone Druidical, on which some Cabbalistic figures are engraved. She is in the middle of a magic circle and holds a long pipe in o... More
Caricature, Soirée travastie, public domain cartoon image
A young man in 17th century Spanish costume, facing forward, seated with both arms on those of her armchair. With the end of her fan she directs the attention of a young man toward the left, the latter standing... More
Caricature, Le Bal Musard, public domain cartoon image
A crowd of masked people walking toward the right. On clown, wearing a Périnet hat, a medieval slipper with a pointed toe, the other with a ribbon pom-pom. He gives his arm to a young lady dressed as a German p... More
Débardeur. - Chapeau de satin. Veste de velours garnie de cigne (sic)....
A young woman as a man turned 3/4 to the right with one hand on her hat to salute. She wears a powdered wig braided at the sides. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Fashionables. - Modes parisiennes
Three men. The one at right in a frock coat, is seen from the back. He holds the hand of the man in the center, in a frock coat, facing forward, giving his arm to the third, at left. The latter wears a long coa... More
Costume de prince Louis, joué par Chollet. - Chaperons blancs, opéra. ...
A person of the 15th century, in profile turned to the right, one hand is on his chest. He wears a tunic with a pleated skirt and lace at the bottom. He has a sword hanging at his waist, and wears pointed medie... More
Officier de Prémislas. - Guerre de sservantes
He is in profile to the right, his head in 3/4 view, his legs are wide apart as he draws his sword. He wears a costume of the Middle Ages, a tunic reaching to his knees and buskins. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Andalouse, public domain cartoon image
Seen facing forward and running, her head in profile to the right, both hands at the height of her chest, a fan in one hand. She wears a cone shaped hat with a plume, a short dress open at the bottom in front, ... More
Femmes a la Mode - Engraving, Public domain image
Two young women, the one at right dressed with a hat, is standing, seen from the back and turned to the left. The other seated on a couch, holds a paper in her hand, on her knees. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, La Grande Dame de 1830, public domain cartoon image
A woman in purple dress with fan. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Danseuse espagnole, public domain cartoon image
She is seen from the back, turned to the right, her head in 3/4 view. She has a shawl over one arm and a bouquet in her hand: she wears flowers in her hair, a small velvet hat and a hair net, a silk dress with ... More