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Parisian contemplating the beauty of nature.
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Parisian contemplating the beauty of nature.

PortfolioPlate 7 from the series "Les Plaisirs de la Villégiature"
Date1858
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 236 × 345 mm. (9 5/16 × 13 9/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Ann Hoff, Hyndman, Pennsylvania, in Memory of William L. Hoff
Object number1989.719
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for A visit to the baths. Queuing in front of the changing rooms - or the steam bath before the cold bath.
A visit to the baths. Queuing in front of the changing rooms - or the steam bath before the cold bath.
1858
Image Not Available for Mr.Lifeguard.... is it true there are sharks at Dieppe? - Of course... but it is pretty simple... as soon as you see one coming to eat you, all you have to do is lay down sideways. He won't eat you for fear of choking to death.
Mr.Lifeguard.... is it true there are sharks at Dieppe? - Of course... but it is pretty simple... as soon as you see one coming to eat you, all you have to do is lay down sideways. He won't eat you for fear of choking to death.
1858
Image Not Available for A view of the baths at 20 cts.
A view of the baths at 20 cts.
1858
Image Not Available for A young man and his first approaches to the beauty of what is called the Arts.
A young man and his first approaches to the beauty of what is called the Arts.
1846
Image Not Available for Ah, Madame, your acting of Marivaux was sublime. What luck that Mademoiselle Mars is dead already… for if she had seen your acting tonight, she would have died of jealousy! (The lady finds his eulogy a bit cold.)
Ah, Madame, your acting of Marivaux was sublime. What luck that Mademoiselle Mars is dead already… for if she had seen your acting tonight, she would have died of jealousy! (The lady finds his eulogy a bit cold.)
1858
Image Not Available for Papa contemplating the image of his image.
Papa contemplating the image of his image.
1847
Image Not Available for In deep contemplation in front of the nave of the opera..... or could it be the one at the Porte St. Martin?... or maybe even at the Ambigu Theater!... no matter where it might be,... they are contemplating a nave.
In deep contemplation in front of the nave of the opera..... or could it be the one at the Porte St. Martin?... or maybe even at the Ambigu Theater!... no matter where it might be,... they are contemplating a nave.
1856
Image Not Available for New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.
New entertainment at the Parisian evening parties. The spirit of Mr. Hume shaving the beard of Monsieur de St. Potard and undoing the hair of Madame Coffignon.
1857
Image Not Available for In the Bois de Boulogne. - Ladies and Gentlemen enjoying a ride in the Park. --- On the Champs-Elysées - Parisians, still celebrating the old game of boule.
In the Bois de Boulogne. - Ladies and Gentlemen enjoying a ride in the Park.
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On the Champs-Elysées - Parisians, still celebrating the old game of boule.
1853
Image Not Available for New Parisian Butcher's Shop. Horse feet à la Ste. Ménehould created by the Hippophagian Society.
New Parisian Butcher's Shop. Horse feet à la Ste. Ménehould created by the Hippophagian Society.
1865
Image Not Available for Taking the oath of a new member of the Philanthropic Society of the 10th of December. I swear to beat up all those Parisians who refuse to shout along with me: Long live the Emperor!
Taking the oath of a new member of the Philanthropic Society of the 10th of December. I swear to beat up all those Parisians who refuse to shout along with me: Long live the Emperor!
1850
Image Not Available for Parisians who will never be placed under surveillance of the secret police.
Parisians who will never be placed under surveillance of the secret police.
1847