Annees 1920 Annees 20 Annees Vingt Collection

Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice
FLO4684634 Woman in the anonymous letter (La lettre anonyme) costume, with mask, inkwell hat, quill pen and envelope bodice. She carries a bucket of snake venom

Woman in fancy dress costume as Miss Helyett, with large hat, blue coat, pink ribbon, and tartan skirt
FLO4684529 Woman in fancy dress costume as Miss Helyett, with large hat, blue coat, pink ribbon, and tartan skirt. Miss Helyett was a comic operetta by Edmond Audran first performed in 1890

Woman in wireless telephone (the TSF) costume, with speaker hat, receiver and gold dress
FLO4684452 Woman in wireless telephone (the TSF) costume, with speaker hat, receiver and gold dress. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

Woman in perfume bottle costume with tassled hat and hoop dress with label Quelles Fleurs
FLO4684467 Woman in perfume bottle costume with tassled hat and hoop dress with label Quelles Fleurs. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

Woman in fancy dress costume as a fountain, le jet d'eau, in silver top and pants with hat
FLO4684571 Woman in fancy dress costume as a fountain, le jet d'eau, in silver top and pants with hat and shawl of silver ribbons and beads

Child playing the top. Recreative alphabet cover. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203757 Child playing the top. Recreative alphabet cover. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Woman in fancy dress costume as Mademoiselle Beulemans, in a frilly gown with ribbons in the colours of the Belgian
FLO4684525 Woman in fancy dress costume as Mademoiselle Beulemans, in a frilly gown with ribbons in the colours of the Belgian flag

Waterlilies, 1920 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4593565 Waterlilies, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Waterlilies - Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926), oil on canvas

Ancient Scene Painting by Xavier Roussel Ker (1867-1944), 1925
JLJ4563285 Ancient Scene Painting by Xavier Roussel Ker (1867-1944), 1925 by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

The couple. Painting by Max Ernst (1891 - 1976), 1924. Private collection
JLJ4597237 The couple. Painting by Max Ernst (1891 - 1976), 1924. Private collection. by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: The couple)

To the 100, 000 Doves Painting by Max Ernst (1891 - 1976), 1924
JLJ4589385 To the 100, 000 Doves Painting by Max Ernst (1891 - 1976), 1924. by Garneray, Jean Francois (1755-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the 100)

Scientific American of May 1924. Radio reporter and sound engineer in action at a baseball game at a stadium
LSE4077025 Scientific American of May 1924. Radio reporter and sound engineer in action at a baseball game at a stadium. by Brown

Portraits of tennis players finalists in the double match for the Davis France USA Cup: (from left to right)
LSE4331292 Portraits of tennis players finalists in the double match for the Davis France USA Cup: (from left to right:) the two French players who won the match

The delivery man from Felix Potin, 1926 Illustration by Raoul Vion (19th - 20th century) DR
LSE4100956 The delivery man from Felix Potin, 1926 Illustration by Raoul Vion (19th - 20th century) DR by Vion, Raoul (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Herbert George Wells, English journalist and novelist (1866-1946). In Fantasio on 01 / 09 / 1922
LSE4110653 Portrait of Herbert George Wells, English journalist and novelist (1866-1946). In Fantasio on 01/09/1922. Drawing by Barrere

Cartoon by Paul Valery, French poet (1871-1945) in Fantasio on 15 / 07 / 1928. Drawing by Barrere
LSE4110648 Cartoon by Paul Valery, French poet (1871-1945) in Fantasio on 15/07/1928. Drawing by Barrere. by Barrere, Alain (1874-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon by Paul Valery)

The Canet in spring. Painting by Henri Lebasque (1865 - 1937), 1927. Oil on canvas
JLJ4600850 The Canet in spring. Painting by Henri Lebasque (1865 - 1937), 1927. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.60 X 0.73m. Caen, Musee des Beaux Arts

Le port de la Rochelle Painting by Paul Signac (1863-1935) 1921 Sun
JLJ4577026 Le port de la Rochelle Painting by Paul Signac (1863-1935) 1921 Sun. 1, 3x1, 62 m Paris, musee d Orsay - The port of La Rochelle. Painting by Paul Signac (1863-1935), 1921. 1.3 x 1.62 m

Les Nympheas; in the morning clear with willows (left part of triptych oil on wood 200 x
JLJ4604692 Les Nympheas; in the morning clear with willows (left part of triptych oil on wood 200 x 425 cm), sd. 1914-1926. by Claude Monet (1840-1926). Musee de l Orangerie

Les nympheas, soleil couchant Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926
JLJ4590841 Les nympheas, soleil couchant Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1914-1926 Diptych of 2 x 3 m each part. Paris

Study for the portrait of Raymond Radiguet (French writer, 1903 - 1923)
JLJ4608176 Study for the portrait of Raymond Radiguet (French writer, 1903 - 1923). Painting by Jacques Emile (Jacques-Emile) Blanche (1861-1942), 1923. Oil on canvas, 1.43 x 1.12m

Illustration in Le Rire, 24 / 12 / 21 - Museum Flaubert (engraving)
ICA4865056 Illustration in Le Rire, 24/12/21 - Museum Flaubert (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) dans Le Rire

Portrait of Paul Valery (French writer, 1877 - 1946). Painting by Jacques Emile
JLJ4608311 Portrait of Paul Valery (French writer, 1877 - 1946). Painting by Jacques Emile (Jacques-Emile) Blanche (1861-1942), 1923.Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.90 X 0.75m. Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts

Miss Lily Walton Painting by Marie-Clementine (Marie Clementine) Valadon
JLJ4572366 Miss Lily Walton Painting by Marie-Clementine (Marie Clementine) Valadon, dit Suzanne Valadon (1865-1938), 1922, oil on canvas, 1.00 x 0.81 m, Museum of Fine Arts

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The roaring twenties, also known as "annees 1920 annees 20 annees vingt, " were a time of cultural and artistic transformation. Artists like Monet captured the essence of this era with his masterpiece "Waterlilies" in 1920, depicting serene ponds adorned with vibrant flowers. In 1925, Xavier Roussel Ker transported viewers back in time with his ancient scene painting. The intricate details and rich colors brought history to life on canvas. Max Ernst's paintings from the twenties showcased the complexity of human relationships. In his piece "The Couple" from 1924, he explored the intricacies of love and connection through abstract forms. Ernst continued to push boundaries with "To the 100, 000 Doves" in the same year. This thought-provoking artwork challenged societal norms and questioned our perception of reality. Advancements in technology were also prominent during this period. A Scientific American article from May 1924 highlighted radio reporters and sound engineers capturing live action at a baseball game—a testament to progress and innovation. Sports played a significant role in shaping popular culture during the twenties. Portraits of tennis players Jean Borotra and other French finalists for the Davis France USA Cup showcased their athleticism and skill—the epitome of sportsmanship. Everyday life was not forgotten amidst these grand events; Felix Potin's delivery man became an iconic figure symbolizing convenience and modernity in Parisian society. Literature flourished as well, with portraits capturing renowned writer H. G Wells by Barrere—an homage to his contributions to English journalism and novels that continue to captivate readers today. Even poets like Paul Valery expressed their thoughts through cartoons published in Fantasio magazine—using humor as a means to convey profound ideas about society at large. Artists such as Henri Lebasque painted scenes that celebrated nature's beauty, like "The Canet in Spring. " The vibrant colors evoked a sense of joy and renewal, reflecting the spirit of the twenties.