Fumeur Fumeuse Collection

A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979812 A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: A doctor - Doctor - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209270 Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

A family of Carib Indians from Suriname (Suriname). Lithography for the book
FLO4635752 A family of Carib Indians from Suriname (Suriname). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by Friedrich

Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe
FLO4634881 Egyptian children at school on an outdoor terrace, reading books in horn. One teacher smokes the pipe, another beats a student's feet with a wand

Cossack costumes (Russia): Cossack dancing to the sound of the guitar, while a hunter returns with a duck
FLO4634820 Cossack costumes (Russia): Cossack dancing to the sound of the guitar, while a hunter returns with a duck. Lithography for the book

Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern
FLO4634129 Chinese costumes: a mandarin and his wife smoking pipes, a dairy, soldiers and a night guard with his lantern. Lithography for the book

Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209238 Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Indian Rajah - Indian rajah in bejeweled robes and hat, smoking a hookah pipe
FLO4723667 Indian Rajah - Indian rajah in bejeweled robes and hat, smoking a hookah pipe and holding a peacock feather fan - Handcoloured woodcut from " Moeurs

Letter: N (nigaud). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203822 Letter: N (nigaud). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Kurdish warrior - Kurdish man with musket and powder horn, wearing a distinctive hat, tunic and pantaloons
FLO4724267 Kurdish warrior - Kurdish man with musket and powder horn, wearing a distinctive hat, tunic and pantaloons, another man smoking a pipe wearing a turban - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier

Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), near Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey
FLO4721913 Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), near Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Costumes of the Caucasian tatars (Russia): mountaineers in puffy pants, smoking the pipe, with their cane
FLO4634476 Costumes of the Caucasian tatars (Russia): mountaineers in puffy pants, smoking the pipe, with their cane. Lithography for the book

Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe
FLO4634342 Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe, sitting on carpets, while a Western artist makes sketches

Entertainment in an Egyptian harem: dancers and musicians, flutists and drummer, a man in a turban smokes the pipe
FLO4634935 Entertainment in an Egyptian harem: dancers and musicians, flutists and drummer, a man in a turban smokes the pipe, a woman gives him a cup, behind servants bring wine and food

A Canadian coupling with passengers and a pipe-smoking driver on a drill road
FLO4635479 A Canadian coupling with passengers and a pipe-smoking driver on a drill road. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et

King Charles II (1630-1685) with his spaniels, he wears a black coat cut to show up a puffy linen shirt
FLO4672312 King Charles II (1630-1685) with his spaniels, he wears a black coat cut to show up a puffy linen shirt, pink stockings, ribbon shoes and he holds a long pipe

Letter: F (smoker). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203778 Letter: F (smoker). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Warrior in winter dress, smoking the pipe - Coolie winter dress - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980141 Warrior in winter dress, smoking the pipe - Coolie winter dress - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Warrior in winter dress)

Scene of the daily life of a Khanty or Khante family (Russia). Lithography for the book
FLO4634572 Scene of the daily life of a Khanty or Khante family (Russia). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm

The fee of the modesty mimosa, a troubled woman seems to retire in front of a slug
FLO4637667 The fee of the modesty mimosa, a troubled woman seems to retire in front of a slug and a pipe smoker - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Letter P: Pharmacist, Pelican, Postillon, Umbrella, Butterfly, Firefighter, Penguin
DUV4209850 Letter P: Pharmacist, Pelican, Postillon, Umbrella, Butterfly, Firefighter, Penguin. engraving in " Alphabet"

Letter A: Angel, Arabic, Abbe, Arbaletrier, Eagle. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209743 Letter A: Angel, Arabic, Abbe, Arbaletrier, Eagle. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher

First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon of a Hairy Reading a Poster on the War Loan - Drawing by Abel Faivre (1867-1945)
LSE4088825 First World War (1914-1918): Cartoon of a Hairy Reading a Poster on the War Loan - Drawing by Abel Faivre (1867-1945), for the cover of Le Rire Rouge, October 14, 1916 by Faivre

Portrait of a miltarian, with his armour helmet. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne)
LSE4316257 Portrait of a miltarian, with his armour helmet. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of a young man with a cigarette at the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne)
LSE4316106 Portrait of a young man with a cigarette at the Abbey of Septfontaines (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

"Me fous pas l feu au c... "(aka don t light ny a... on fire") Series of "Little Parisiens"
LSE4077308 - " Me fous pas l feu au c.... " (aka don t light ny a... on fire" ) Series of " Little Parisiens", 1916 (drawing) by Poulbot

Portrait of a young soldier, with his battleship helmet on his knees. At the Abbey of Septfontaines
LSE4316239 Portrait of a young soldier, with his battleship helmet on his knees. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne)

Village of Comalcalco, with two young children smoking precoces. Engraving by A
LSE4332380 Village of Comalcalco, with two young children smoking precoces. Engraving by A. Sirouy, to illustrate the story Mes disouvertes au Mexico, by Desire Charnay

The party of conscripts of Chaumont (Haute Marne). Photography around 1886 by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)
LSE4429789 The party of conscripts of Chaumont (Haute Marne). Photography around 1886 by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Portrait of Pierre Loti Painting by Henri Rousseau dit le Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910)
JLJ4580635 Portrait of Pierre Loti Painting by Henri Rousseau dit le Douanier Rousseau (1844-1910), circa 1891, Sun 62x50 Zurich

Illustration in Le Rire, 13 / 08 / 10 - The whims of cemetery workers (engraving)
ICA4864316 Illustration in Le Rire, 13/08/10 - The whims of cemetery workers (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) dans Le Rire

L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide
5455616 L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide Bruants Montmartre club Le Mirliton par Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932), 1886-1887 - Oil on canvas

The plum young woman sits in a bar drinking a glass of plum alcohol
JLJ4569961 The plum young woman sits in a bar drinking a glass of plum alcohol. Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1878 Sun

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"Fumeur Fumeuse: A Captivating Journey Through Time" Step into the enchanting world of "Fumeur Fumeuse, " where the art of smoking intertwines with historical moments and captivating characters. From a pharmacist's delicate touch to a pelican gracefully puffing away, this collection takes you on an extraordinary adventure. Intriguingly engraved in the alphabet series by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris; each letter unveils a unique tale. An angelic figure indulges in Arabic tobacco while an abbe finds solace in his arbaletrier pipe. And soaring high above is an eagle, elegantly embracing its smoke-filled moment. Transported to the First World War era, we encounter Abel Faivre's thought-provoking cartoon depicting a hairy soldier engrossed in reading a poster about war loans. The weight of responsibility hangs heavy as he contemplates his role amidst chaos and uncertainty. The Abbey of Septfontaines becomes our backdrop for timeless portraits captured by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos. In one frame, a military man dons his armor helmet exuding strength and resilience. Another portrait reveals a young man lost in contemplation with cigarette in hand - perhaps seeking solace or inspiration within those wisps of smoke. A humorous interlude arrives through "Little Parisiens" as they caution against lighting anything on fire - reminding us that even during challenging times like 1916, laughter can still find its way into our lives. Venturing beyond borders, we journey to Comalcalco village where two precocious children defy convention by smoking at such tender ages. A reminder that cultures differ and perceptions evolve over time. Chaumont's conscripts gather together for an unforgettable photograph taken by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos around 1886 – their youthful faces filled with anticipation and camaraderie before embarking on their military journeys.