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WW1: Bullet contempt (illustration)
8684962 WW1: Bullet contempt (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info.: Events of the war 1914-1918 illustration Job The contempt for bullets Facts of)

Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood)
8683011 Young woman with cigarette for "Cheri" by Colette, 1927 (Engraved wood) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1: The General's Folder (illustration)
8684966 WW1: The General's Folder (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

Captain Billy Bones watching the arrival of pirates, 1885 (engraving)
8723993 Captain Billy Bones watching the arrival of pirates, 1885 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman with an antique headdress, 1907 (oil on canvas)
8600332 Woman with an antique headdress, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Gervais, Paul Jean (1859-1936); Musee Hyacinthe Rigaud, Perpignan, France; (add.info.: Woman with the antique cap)

Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) c.1935 (b/w photo)
1705966 Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) c.1935 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, directed by Alfred Werker, 1939 (film still)
1708312 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, directed by Alfred Werker, 1939 (film still) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

JOB Cigarette Paper -- Hors Competition Paris 1889, ca. 1905 (Lithograph)
398362 JOB Cigarette Paper -- Hors Competition Paris 1889, ca. 1905 (Lithograph) by Maurice, G. (active 1889-1897); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Printing: Cassan Fils)

Kwami, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana, c. 1950 (b / w photo)
1729042 Kwami, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana, c.1950 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kwami, small independant cocoa farmer of the colony, Ghana, 50 s)

French soldiers giving sweets to African-American soldiers, Rouffach, 5th February 1945 (b / w photo)
1721270 French soldiers giving sweets to African-American soldiers, Rouffach, 5th February 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: In Rouffach, Alsace, France)

Henri Riviere (1864-1951) French artist and designer (shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir), drawing by E
1734007 Henri Riviere (1864-1951) French artist and designer (shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir), drawing by E. Lefebvre after Leandre, 1893 by Leandre

Adrien Tournachon, Nadars brother, photographed by Nadar, c. 1854-1855
1703099 Adrien Tournachon, Nadars brother, photographed by Nadar, c.1854-1855 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: Adrien Tournachon, Nadars brother, photographed by Nadar)

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"Fumer: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "fumer" as we explore its many facets through captivating images from different eras. In the film still from "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, " directed by Alfred Werker in 1939, we catch a glimpse of a mysterious character engulfed in smoke, adding an air of intrigue to the scene. Travel back to the late 19th century with JOB Cigarette Paper's lithograph advertisement from the Hors Competition Paris 1889. This artwork showcases the artistry involved in promoting smoking products during that era. Meet Kwami, a cocoa farmer from Ghana captured in a black and white photograph taken around 1950. His weathered face tells stories of hard work and dedication, reminding us of the global impact tobacco has had on various industries. During World War II, French soldiers shared moments of camaraderie with African-American soldiers by offering them sweets. The heartwarming image taken in Rouffach on February 5th, 1945, serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict, small acts of kindness can bridge cultural divides. Henri Riviere's shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir transports us to bohemian Paris in 1893. The drawing by E. Lefebvre after Leandre captures the whimsical atmosphere where smoking was often intertwined with artistic expression. Delve into history further with Adrien Tournachon's photograph taken by his brother Nadar around 1854-1855. This portrait offers a glimpse into early photography techniques while showcasing smoking as part of everyday life during that period. From formal occasions like dinners for ambassadors to more intimate settings depicted in Album GUARD (page 48), smoking has been ingrained within social interactions throughout time. It reminds us that sometimes we seek solace or connection through shared experiences smaller than ourselves.