Le Rire Collection (#4)

God Save the King! Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796206 God Save the King! Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: God Save the King)

His Excellency Mr Rouvier, Minister of Finance. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796152 His Excellency Mr Rouvier, Minister of Finance. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Excellency Mr Rouvier)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796149 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 17 January 1903.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796148 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 17 January 1903.); © Look and Learn

Yesterday: peaceful conquest. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796134 Yesterday: peaceful conquest. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yesterday: peaceful conquest)

President Loubet of France being tattooed. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796133 President Loubet of France being tattooed. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Loubet of France being tattooed)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796108 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 23 August 1902.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796099 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 9 August 1902.); © Look and Learn

Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796094 Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Valle, French Minister of Justice)

Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796085 Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796076 Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Chamberlain, British politician)

President Loubets visit to Russia, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796070 President Loubets visit to Russia, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796062 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 24 May 1902.); © Look and Learn

Spring, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796059 Spring, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring. Illustration for Le Rire, 17 May 1902.); © Look and Learn

Paul Doumer, French politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796058 Paul Doumer, French politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Doumer)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796054 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 10 May 1902.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796032 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Somm, Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 8 March 1902.); © Look and Learn

Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796027 Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoelon on the retreat from Moscow)

Centenary of the birth of Victor Hugo, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796025 Centenary of the birth of Victor Hugo, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the birth of Victor Hugo)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796023 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 22 February 1902.); © Look and Learn

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796020 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 8 February 1902.); © Look and Learn

Caricature of Paul Deschanel, from Le Rire, 10 February 1900 (litho)
884585 Caricature of Paul Deschanel, from Le Rire, 10 February 1900 (litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: M)

Clovis Hugues, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805149 Clovis Hugues, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis Hugues, Illustration for Le Rire)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805115 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 20 July 1901.); © Look and Learn

Tennis, strange result of an instant photograph, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805107 Tennis, strange result of an instant photograph, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Meunier, Charles (1866-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tennis)

Production of Henri Lavetans play Varennes at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796391 Production of Henri Lavetans play Varennes at the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Caricature of French journalist Arthur Meyer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796383 Caricature of French journalist Arthur Meyer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of French politicians Camille Pelletan and Edouard Lockroy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796378 Caricature of French politicians Camille Pelletan and Edouard Lockroy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Caricature of French politician Ferdinand Buisson. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796367 Caricature of French politician Ferdinand Buisson. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The trial of the notorious fraudster Therese Humbert. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796267 The trial of the notorious fraudster Therese Humbert. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wedding night. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796246 Wedding night. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding night)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796182 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 21 March 1903.); © Look and Learn

Yvette Guilbert, French cabaret singer and actress. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796169 Yvette Guilbert, French cabaret singer and actress. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yvette Guilbert)

Coronation of King Edward VII, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796081 Coronation of King Edward VII, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of King Edward VII)

Favourite games of great men, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796049 Favourite games of great men, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Favourite games of great men)

Louise Balthy, French actress, at the Folies-Bergere, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796043 Louise Balthy, French actress, at the Folies-Bergere, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Sem (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louise Balthy)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796013 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 18 January 1902.); © Look and Learn

In Brussels. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786414 In Brussels. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Ostoya, Georges d (Dochinsky or Sochinsky) (1878-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Brussels)

The collectivist paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786308 The collectivist paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The collectivist paradise)

Illustration for Le Rire (litho)
2786275 Illustration for Le Rire (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 31 March 1906.); © Look and Learn

Satire on Russias defeat in the Russo-Japanese War. the Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786216 Satire on Russias defeat in the Russo-Japanese War. the Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Swimming competition. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786163 Swimming competition. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swimming competition: long-distance race - first prize)

Summer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786153 Summer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Illustration for Le Rire, 26 August 1905.); © Look and Learn

False start. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786125 False start. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: False start)

The journey of Wilhelm II. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786081 The journey of Wilhelm II. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The journey of Wilhelm II)

Ministerial fantasia. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786058 Ministerial fantasia. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ministerial fantasia)

Ministerial moving. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786044 Ministerial moving. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ministerial moving)

The Emperor of Japan and French author Willy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785968 The Emperor of Japan and French author Willy. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Le Rire: A Kaleidoscope of Laughter and Satire" Step into the world of Le Rire, a vibrant publication that captivated readers with its colorful illustrations and witty commentary. From political scandals to cultural events, this French magazine fearlessly tackled it all, using humor as its weapon. One such illustration portrays Andrew Carnegie, known as "The King of Trusts, " a powerful figure in the business world. With a mischievous grin on his face, he represents the trust placed in him by society while subtly hinting at the potential consequences of such power. In another artwork titled "The Fall of an Angel, " we witness a poignant scene where innocence meets corruption. This thought-provoking piece reminds us that even celestial beings can succumb to earthly temptations. Satirizing France's relations with Japan during times of tension is yet another example of Le Rire's boldness. Through clever imagery and biting sarcasm, this illustration sheds light on diplomatic complexities while entertaining its audience. Amidst these politically charged pieces are lighthearted moments captured by Le Rire's talented artists. Whether it be showcasing Japanese kites soaring through the sky or envisioning citizen Jaures becoming president and transforming ordinary individuals into princesses, these illustrations bring joy and laughter to their viewers. It also celebrated significant global events like the coronation of King Edward VII in London. The jubilant atmosphere depicted in this artwork reflects not only the grandeur but also captures the spirit of unity felt during such occasions. However, Le Rire didn't shy away from exploring historical tragedies either. In one striking image set amidst Pompeii's ruins, we see a festival taking place—a haunting reminder that life goes on despite past devastation. Through its vivid illustrations and sharp wit, Le Rire became more than just a magazine—it was an embodiment of laughter itself. It pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms while providing a much-needed escape from the seriousness of everyday life.