Caricature, Causerie coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
A man and woman seated on a couch, the woman at left, 3/4 to the right, holding in one hand her handkerchief and in the other a book, both in her lap, she wears a large lace hat and has leg-o-mutton sleeves. Th... More
Costume de Mme Rielof, jouée par Melle Forgeot. - Chut! vaudeville. - ...
A lady of the court (18th century) turned 3/4 to the left, her head in profile, she holds her closed fan at the height of her waist. She wears a small crown of roses on the top of her head, her dress has puffed... More
Costume de duc de Visconti, joué para Delaistre. - Gaspardo, arame. - ...
A person of the Middle Ages turned 3/4 to the right, one arm extended to the left at shoulder height, one hand in the pommel of his sword. He wears a hat with plumes, a long cloak, long tight trousers with a sh... More
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
La Toilette. - Le Bournouse (sic)
A woman seen from the back, turned to the right, wearing a hooded Arab cloak over her shoulders. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Costume mobile sur figurine, public domain cartoon image
Two figures of women standing facing a drapery on which is read, "Psyche, Journal de Modes et literature.." The figure at right wears a girdle and a petticoat, her arms crossed over the chest. The one at left w... More
Costume de Riclof, joué par Numa. - Chut! vaudeville. - Gymnase
A person of the 18th century in profile turned to the left, the top of his body leaning forward, one finger at his mouth. He holds his hat under his arm, wears a long sleeved frock coat, short trousers and carr... More
Caricature, Juin, public domain cartoon image
A young woman turned 3/4 to the left, seated, her eyes on the magazine she holds on her knee. At left a young man seated near her, looking at her rather than at the book. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
A Highland piper - Engraving, Public domain image
Scottish mountaineer, national costume, playing bagpipes in a paddock; he is in front, leaning on a barrel full of hops. Several characters are grouped around him: on the left three young girls and a little boy... More
Caricature, Promenade du Matin, public domain cartoon image
Man and woman, arm in arm, in the country. The man at left holds his hat in his hand, his cane in the other, turrets of a castle in the horizon. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Petit fashionables, public domain cartoon image
A portion of the original state which had twenty little scenes in four lines. This state shows eight scenes, two across, four down. Below each little scene there is a title. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Femme de Chambre. - Ladie's Maid
She is turned 3/4 to the right looking at a hat to which is attached a long veil and which she holds in one hand, her other hand is in her apron pocket. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Bienheureux ceux qui ont faim..
Bienheureux ceux qui ont faim et soif, parce qu' ils seront rassasiés Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Nouveau costume de Gavarni - exécuté par Babin, rue Richelieu, 21
A young woman turned 3/4 to the right, head in profile, one finger near her mouth. Small hat on her head, low cut bodice and apron. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Paysanne, public domain cartoon image
She is facing forward, holding in one hand a bouquet, in the other the chain around her neck at which she is looking. She has short sleeves, long gloves, a black velvet hat with large bows of ribbon, and her dr... More
Caricature, Toilette du soir, public domain cartoon image
Three young men wearing frock coats and tight trousers. The one at right seen from the back, turned to the left, his hat under his arm, he looks to the right with a lorgnette. The two others, arm in arm turned ... More
Développez les muscles des bras..
Développez les muscles des bras; dans cet exercice vous vous contusionnerez peut-être un peu la tête, mais les bras, les bras avant tout! Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Matelot. - Costume de bal pour dame
A young woman dressed as a man, almost in profile, turned to the left, leaning her back against the wall which is decorated with sculpture. She holds in both hands a long silk sash which she is wrapping around ... More
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
Caricature, Un Bal en Carnaval, public domain cartoon image
Two women, the one at left turns her head 3/4 to the left but faces forward, both arms held low, her fan in one hand. She has flowers in her hair, and wears a low-necked dress trimmed with two rows of bouquets ... More
Causerie - Engraving, Public domain image
Two women seated. The one at left in profile to the right, both hands in her lap, ribbons in her hair, high neck dress a silk apron. The other woman is facing forward with her head 3/4 to the left, on hand is o... More
Caricature, Pas le sol (sic), public domain cartoon image
On a bridge, a man in 3/4 view turned to the right, his head bowed, is resting his head against a parapet on which he leans his elbow, one hand is on his chest under his coat, the other in his trousers' pocket.... More
Caricature, Débardeur, public domain cartoon image
He is almost facing forward, turning to the left, both fists on his hips. He wears a handkerchief tied around his head, no vest, a silk waistband, the ends of which hang down to the ground, and black velvet tro... More
A Highland piper - Engraving, Public domain image
Scottish mountaineer, national costume, playing bagpipes in a paddock; he is in front, leaning on a barrel full of hops. Several characters are grouped around him: on the left three young girls and a little boy... More
(?). Orientale - Engraving, Public domain image
Two Arabs sitting on a mound of earth, the woman kneels. She is in profile turned to the left, leaning on his lap. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Le Bal Musard - Engraving, Public domain 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
Modes de printemps. Le grand marché Parisien
Public domain photograph of 19th-century print, engraving, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Déjeuner de garçon - Engraving, Public domain image
On a plank, each end of which rests on a block of stone and which serves as a table and a seat at the same time, a little boy and a little girl face on another, dipping pieces of bread in a cup. The boy is at l... More
Caricature, Petits travestissements, public domain cartoon image
Twelve of the twenty scenes in four lines, three in each line. Below each little scene there is a title. A pierrot sitting backwards on a donkey. A pierrot on his knees to a pierrette. A perrotin on an old hors... More
Nouveau Débardeur. - Chapeau de velours. Veste de velours, ganses et b...
A young woman as a man turned 3/4 to the left, her head in profile, one arm stretched out in front of her as high as her head, the other hand behind her back, her sleeves are rolled up. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
1785 - Engraving, Public domain image
On the terrace of a public garden, at the edge of a stairway, a young officer facing forward points out an object with his cane to a young lady who takes his arm. She is in a profile and wears a high hat with b... More
Caricature, L'Intrigue coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
Young man in a dress coat gives his arms to two masked ladies to whom he listens. The one on the left speaking in his ear, wears costume having number 15 in the series: "Nouveau travestissements." The other the... More
Décidément, je crois que j'ai eu une mauvaise idée..
Décidément, je crois que j'ai eu une mauvaise idée d'aller me risquer sur cette corde roide. Je pense qu'il est plus prudent de laisser mon ami Nicolas se livrer seul à cet exercice dangereux! Courtesy of Bosto... More
Caricature, Mascarade, public domain cartoon image
A masked ball in a picture gallery whose walls are covered with hangings. Among the masqueraders going and coming, one notices in the center, a grotesque figure with a great head and a long nose, with glasses o... More
La femme comme il faut - Drawing. Public domain image.
A woman, looking left, hands crossed. She wears a hooded bonnet and robe draped over dress. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Ah!..comme cette cheminée fume..
Ah! mon ami, comme cette cheminée fume. Va donc te plaindre au propriétaire! - Non, il profiterait de ça pour m'augmenter! Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, 1792, public domain cartoon image
In a public garden, before a pedestal, a young woman wearing a hat with plumes and holding a fan, is seated between two standing men. The one on the right is seen from the back, wearing an officer's uniform. Th... More
Caricature, Bavaroise, public domain cartoon image
She is turned 3/4 to the right, wearing a bonnet placed on top of her head, wound with a ribbon which hangs down behind, a flowered fichu, and a bodice with straight sleeves to the elbow. Courtesy of Boston Pub... More
Costume Écossais. - Berret (sic) et gilet de velours. Veste, jupe et p...
Young woman almost front and walking, she holds with one hand at the height of his waist a checkered scarf placed on his shoulders and floating. Cap surmounted by a branch of holly, skirt of interlaced ribbons.... More
Caricature, (Modes), public domain cartoon image
A man and a woman. The man in front right, head 3/4 to the left, one hand in the pocket of his overcoat, the other on his cane. His hat is on his head, and he wears a short frock coat under a cloak closed at th... More
Caricature, Garde National - à cheval, public domain cartoon image
Standing seen form the back, turned to the right, leaning on a sword, he wears a jacket with epaulettes, and carries a cartridge box with the number "13" on it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, L'Employé coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
An employee in a black hat and brown coat, holding an umbrella under his arm. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Varlet, public domain cartoon image
A young woman as a man turned 3/4 to the left, her head in profile, one fist on her hip, the other hand on a cane. She wears a woolen hat, two tunics, the top one open in front, and a belt at her waist. Courtes... More
Caricature, Satan, public domain cartoon image
Figures to the legs. An old procuress in profile to the right, a package under her arm, tries to tempt a young girl who stands before a table ironing and turning her back on the old lady. She half listens to th... More
Un Domino. - Le Diable boiteux, ballet. - Académie royale de musique
A woman turned 3/4 to the left, holding her mask in her hand, and in the other her handkerchief. She wears a hood and her dress and cloak are half one color and half another. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Avant le péché, public domain cartoon image
At left, a man in profile toward the right on his knees, making soap bubbles with a pipe-reed, which flutter on the blowing of a woman who lies down on her back with her knees raised. Above their heads a serpen... More
Paysanne Basque. - Chapeau de velours garni de houppes de chemille. Co...
She is in 3/4 view to the left, head to the right, one hand on her neck the other on a scarf. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, La femme sans nom, public domain cartoon image
A woman in purple dress with green apron. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
(Costume de mode à découper) - Victorian era public domain image
A woman's frock coat of mousseline, embroidered, three lace ruffles on the sleeves. A hat decorated with a wreath of wheat. At right, the frock coat seen from the front, the arms hanging with an umbrella in one... More
Caricature, Promenade, public domain cartoon image
A little boy in a cap, in profile turned to the right, pushes a wheelbarrow in which a little girl is half lying down. She shades her head under a tattered umbrella. A house in the background at right. Courtesy... More
Tenez voila un homme qui était encore..
Tenez, voici un homme qui était encore plus hareng saur que vous, et en six mois, voici ce que j'en ai fait! Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Promenade, public domain cartoon image
A little boy in a cap, in profile turned to the right, pushes a wheelbarrow in which a little girl is half lying down. She shades her head under a tattered umbrella. A house in the background at right. Courtesy... More
Paysanne Basque. - Chapeau de velours garni de houppes de chemille. Co...
She is in 3/4 view to the left, head to the right, one hand on her neck the other on a scarf. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Les Apprèts pour le Bal - Engraving, Public domain image
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
Quatre heures du matin - Engraving, Public domain image
A man and woman disguised as pierrots, in a cafe, at a table before two glasses of sugar and water. The lady at right, both elbows on the table, leans her head on one of her hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Soirée travastie - Engraving, Public domain 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, Janvier coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
A woman turned 3/4 to the right, wearing a hat with plumes, carrying a muff with embroidery, gives her arm to a man. He wears a muffler, a buttoned frock coat, an open over coat and a hat. Courtesy of Boston Pu... More
Trouverre (sic). - Bonnet de velours noir doublé de mérinos. Corsage d...
A young woman as a man, turned 3/4 to the left, both hands on his chest. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Orientale, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the right, her head 3/4 to the left, one hand extended at the height of her waist. She wears a turban, a large cloak open at the bottom allowing blousy trousers to show, and pointed shoes. In the ... More
Caricature, L'éleve de conservatoire, public domain cartoon image
A woman, bonnet on head, shawl draped over body. She is holding a book. In the background, posters on the wall. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Pailasse, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the left, his hands together at his waist. A large shirt and blousy trousers, both with big checks, as are his stockings. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Pas le sol (sic), public domain cartoon image
On a bridge, a man in 3/4 view turned to the right, his head bowed, is resting his head against a parapet on which he leans his elbow, one hand is on his chest under his coat, the other in his trousers' pocket.... More
Août - Public domain dedication image
A woman seen from the back half turned to the left, flowers in her hair, low necked dress, sings while playing the piano. Behind the piano at left a man with moustaches, holding a piece of music. Courtesy of Bo... 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, Modes de Paris en 1787, public domain cartoon image
In profile, turned to the right, a cane in her hand. Wide hat with veil adorned with feathers and ribbons. Buttoned frock coat, cuffed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Mélingue. By Gavarni in London, public domain cartoon imag...
In city dress, full face, head turned 3/4 to the left, white tie. He holds his cane and hat in his hand. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Merci bien! mais, dites-moi, mosieu..d'ici à cette place du Marché, co...
Two men in profile facing each other. The one on the right with a hat on his head, pince-nez in front of his eyes, short overcoat, and one hand in the pocket of his waistcoat. The other has a long frock coat, h... More
Soirée travastie - Engraving, Public domain 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, Messagère, public domain cartoon image
In 3/4 view to the right, running, her head turned to the left. She wears a black hat with plumes, an open cloak with open sleeves, allowing her bare arms to show, a short skirt and leggings. Courtesy of Boston... More
Caricature, Avril coat of arms, public domain cartoon image
A man and woman, turned 3/4 to the right, arm in arm. The man wears a hat, a buttoned frock coat, open over coat and carrying a cane. The woman wearing a veiled hat, a high necked dress, turns her head to the l... More
Caricature, La Valse, public domain cartoon image
The woman waltzer, turned to the right, head almost in profile and seen from the back, in front of her partner, on whose shoulder she places one arm; in the background a sofa and a folding screen. Courtesy of B... More
Un Bal - A la Chaussée d'Antin - Public domain print
An elegant drawing room filled with people of society. Two quadrilles dance the pastourelle, a gentleman and two ladies in the foreground-right, two ladies play the piano. In the background there are two window... More
Marseillaise. - Veste et chapeau de velours. Fichu de soie. Jupe de la...
She is turned 3/4 to the left, her head to the right, both fists on her hips. She wears a flat hat with a large brim above a small lace bonnet, her bodice has straight sleeves. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, A bas les médecins, public domain cartoon image
Title at the top of the plate. Two old peasants, one at right seated on an ass, the other in wooden shoes, leaning one hand on a little tree. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Camériste, public domain cartoon image
Turned 3/4 to the right, one hand above her hip, she wears a small velvet hat on one side of her head, a velvet laced bodice, puffed blouse sleeves tight at the wrists, two skirts, the top one decorated with bo... More
Philémon - Drawing. Public domain image.
A man standing holding a caged animal in one hand, and a bundled duck in the other. The cap atop his head is slightly tilted. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Six petits duos de salon - Public domain dedication image
Two women stead on a rug, under some exotic plants, playing the flute. The one on the left seen half from the back, completely naked to the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Mascarade, public domain cartoon image
A masked ball in a picture gallery whose walls are covered with hangings. Among the masqueraders going and coming, one notices in the center, a grotesque figure with a great head and a long nose, with glasses o... More
Caricature, Boulanger. - Baker, public domain cartoon image
Almost facing forward, turned to the right, head in profile, one hand on his hip, the other on his skirt in the center. He wears a head-band has bare arms and legs and wears shoes run down at the heels. Courtes... More
Lecture de l'artiste - Public domain portrait print
Young woman in profile turned right, in petticoat and corset, reading a newspaper. On her knees on a couch, she is leaning on the cushions, barefooted, her slippers on the floor Courtesy of Boston Public Library
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
Pas de cheveux - Engraving, Public domain image
In his bedroom, a middle aged man, bald forehead, glasses on his nose, is seated in a chair, his feet in the fireplace. He wears a dressing gown with a wrapper over his shoulders. A young hairdresser curls with... More
Caricature, Gillette, public domain cartoon image
Seen from the back, her head almost in profile to the left, a fan in her hand. She wears a cone shaped hat, and a jacket with long hanging sleeves open in front. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Costume de Bobêche, joué par Alcide Tousez. - Bobêche et Galimafré, va...
A peasant turned 3/4 to the right his head in profile, his arms and legs spread wide. He wears a wig with a queue, open vest and short trousers, shoes with buckles. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Throwing the stone - Public domain 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
A Highland piper - Engraving, Public domain image
Scottish mountaineer, national costume, playing bagpipes in a paddock; he is in front, leaning on a barrel full of hops. Several characters are grouped around him: on the left three young girls and a little boy... More
Caricature, Bérnaise, public domain cartoon image
In 3/4 view to the left bending slightly from the waist, one arm forward the other fist on her hip. She wears a hat over one ear, a short open jacket with short sleeves, long sleeved blouse and a short skirt. C... 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
Caricature, La Glace, public domain cartoon image
A woman seen from the back, sitting on a setee, returns a note to a young man. At right the husband looking into a mirror, perceives the act. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Petits travestissements, public domain cartoon image
Twenty scenes in four lines, five in each line. A pierrot sitting backwards on a donkey. A pierrot on his knees to a pierrette. A perrotin on an old horse. Fist fight between two pierrots. Polichinelle on his k... More
Caricature, Damoisel, public domain cartoon image
A young woman as a man, facing forward, her head to the left, one hand extended at left, the other holding a long cane. She wears a hat with a plume, a jerkin with a pleated skirt and open flowing sleeves, and ... 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
Une Loge a l'opéra - Engraving, Public domain image
Two women seated in the foreground in a theater box. The one at left wears a hat with plumes, the other seen from the back wears a fur piece around her neck. A man sits behind them, two others stand, one of who... More
La maitresse de table d'hotel - Public domain portrait print
A woman in bonnet and green dress holding keys. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Caricature, Enfoncé les bons gendarmes, public domain cartoon image
Not much left of the proud police 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
(Costume Espagnol à découper) - Drawing. Public domain image.
She wears a dress decorated with fringe, a veil falling behind her head, a low-cut dress with straight sleeves. Two single figures, women, each on a semicircular base. The one at right, facing forward, her arms... More
Caricature, Charrettier. - Carter, public domain cartoon image
In profile turned to the right, his head in 3/4 view, one sleeve rolled up to the elbow. He holds his whip in one hand and with the other plays with the lash, he wears a hat over one ear. Courtesy of Boston Pub... More
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
Regarde-moi un peu cet habit là..comme c'est étudié!
Two young men facing forward in a bedroom. One has one hand on his hip and the other on his cane. He wears a hat with a large brim, a little frock coat tight at his waist, and white trousers. His comrade behind... More