Leandre Charles 1862 1934 Collection

Cartoon by Emile Zola (1840-1902) writing, visibly lacking inspiration - Illustration by Charles Leandre in "The
JAB5037335 Cartoon by Emile Zola (1840-1902) writing, visibly lacking inspiration - Illustration by Charles Leandre in "The Rire", 1897 - Private collection by Leandre

The Fun Journal, 1901_5_4 - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934): Sport, Boxing
ICA4945743 The Fun Journal, 1901_5_4 - Illustration by Charles Leandre (1862-1934): Sport, Boxing by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); (add.info.: The Fun Journal)

Separation from Church and State: "the French politician Jean-Bienvenu Martin (Bienvenu-Martin) (1847-1943)
ELD4892711 Separation from Church and State: " the French politician Jean-Bienvenu Martin (Bienvenu-Martin) (1847-1943), Minister of Public Instruction, Fine Arts and Worship

Caricature of Edouard Drumont, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th March 1898 (colour litho)
BAL366861 Caricature of Edouard Drumont, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th March 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of the Rothschild family, from the front cover of Le Rire, 16th April 1898 (colour litho)
BAL366858 Caricature of the Rothschild family, from the front cover of Le Rire, 16th April 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieu protege Israel; )

The heroic age of the automobile: the arrival of a driver in a village, 1904 (drawing)
3784003 The heroic age of the automobile: the arrival of a driver in a village, 1904 (drawing) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); (add.info.: illustration from Histoire de la Locomotion terrestre)

Portrait of a Child (colour litho)
6031067 Portrait of a Child (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Child)

Megalomania, or His Eyes were Bigger than His Belly (colour litho)
6031054 Megalomania, or His Eyes were Bigger than His Belly (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Megalomania, or His Eyes were Bigger than His Belly)

The Bal des Quat z Arts, annual Parisian carnival for students of the arts (colour litho)
6031069 The Bal des Quat z Arts, annual Parisian carnival for students of the arts (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bal des Quat z Arts)

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)

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)

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)

Francis de Croisset, French playwright, novelist and librettist. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785958 Francis de Croisset, French playwright, novelist and librettist. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis de Croisset)

Caricature of Henry Cheron, French Under-Secretary of State for War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786479 Caricature of Henry Cheron, French Under-Secretary of State for War. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Armand Fallieres, winemaker. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786359 Armand Fallieres, winemaker. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armand Fallieres, winemaker. A Bacchanalian song)

After the vote. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786241 After the vote. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the vote)

Caricature of French painter and politician Etienne Dujardin-Beaumetz. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786091 Caricature of French painter and politician Etienne Dujardin-Beaumetz. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Caricature of French politicians Emile Combes and Alexandre Millerand. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785950 Caricature of French politicians Emile Combes and Alexandre Millerand. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805001 Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mozaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia)

Gaston Menier, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804981 Gaston Menier, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaston Menier)

Maurice Donnay, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804967 Maurice Donnay, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice Donnay)

Charles Dupuy, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804882 Charles Dupuy, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Dupuy)

Paul Deroulede, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804862 Paul Deroulede, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Deroulede)

Le Prince Victor, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804840 Le Prince Victor, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Prince Victor)

Cartoon by Charles Leandre of French minister of finances Charles de Lasteyrie published in paper Le Rire november 26
1757755 Cartoon by Charles Leandre of French minister of finances Charles de Lasteyrie published in paper Le Rire november 26, 1924 by Leandre

The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength (colour litho)
6031057 The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Struggle for Love: Softness and Strength)

Two Friends (litho)
6031053 Two Friends (litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Friends. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre, Paris)

The Anglo-Japanese alliance, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796031 The Anglo-Japanese alliance, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Japanese alliance)

Li Hung Chang, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805005 Li Hung Chang, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li Hung Chang)

Caricature of French comic actress Cecile Sorel (litho)
6031056 Caricature of French comic actress Cecile Sorel (litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of French comic actress Cecile Sorel (1873-1966)

The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting
6031063 The Plinth and the Bust: famous French artists soliciting fame for the right to occupy the empty plinth awaiting the bust of a great man (litho) by Leandre

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Leandre Charles (1862-1934): A Master of Satirical Illustration Step into the world of Leandre Charles, a renowned French artist whose illustrations captivated audiences during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his satirical depictions, he fearlessly tackled social and political issues with wit and creativity. In November 1906, Leandre's genius shone through on the cover of Le Rire no. 198. His illustration titled "President Bibendum: I also drink the obstacle" humorously portrayed an iconic figure indulging in life's challenges. Sport was not spared from Leandre's sharp eye either. In a piece published by The Fun Journal in May 1901, his illustration showcased two boxers engaged in combat, capturing both their strength and vulnerability. However, it was not all light-heartedness for this talented artist. In March 1898, Leandre addressed the sensitive topic of antisemitism through his work "Le repas de l'ogre, " highlighting the infamous Dreyfus Affair that shook France at that time. Leandre also delved into politics and religion. His depiction of Jean-Bienvenu Martin advocating for separation between Church and State demonstrated his keen observation of French society's evolving dynamics. During World War I, Leandre created thought-provoking cartoons that criticized war atrocities. One such drawing depicted Pope Benedict XV blessing a German soldier who had committed an unforgivable act against innocent civilians - a powerful commentary on the horrors faced by mothers and children during wartime. The automobile era fascinated Leandre as well; he captured its advent with enthusiasm in his artwork "The heroic age of the automobile: arrival of a driver in a village" from 1904 – showcasing how technology transformed daily life.