Light Woman Collection (#2)

Cover of "Le Rire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1898_9_10 : fashion, paternity
ICA4839059 Cover of " Le Rire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1898_9_10 : fashion, paternity, twins (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Couverture de " Le Rire")

Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) for the Cover of Le Rire, 22 / 03 / 13 - Art
ICA4865865 Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) for the Cover of Le Rire, 22/03/13 - Art, Nudite - Painters artists, Model (who poses) by Faivre

Cover of "Les Contemporains", number 13
ICA4859690 Cover of " Les Contemporains", number 13, 1881 - Illustration by Alfred Le Petitty (1841-1909): Vine leaf, Nudite - Louise or Albertine Chalvet

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1342, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4923876 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1342, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_12_27: La depopulation - Anticlericalism, Feminism anti, Valenciennes - Marriage of religious - Femmes

L Plate au beurre, number 410, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_2_6: Social, Radicalism
ICA4912612 L Plate au beurre, number 410, Satirique en couleurs, 1909_2_6: Social, Radicalism, Life of the rich, Emutes revolts - Briand Aristide - Illustration by Aristide Delannoy (1874-1911)

Collage "L Annonciation"- by Jindrich Styrsky (1899-1942
XEE4109057 Collage " L Annonciation" - by Jindrich Styrsky (1899-1942) (29 of 40.5), 1941, coll particulere by Styrsky

Cover of "L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_8_13: Leisure
ICA4937741 Cover of " L Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1902_8_13: Leisure, Maritime Marine Nautique Balneaire - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright

Cover of "L Assiette au Beurre", number 259, Satirique en couleurs
ICA4905357 Cover of " L Assiette au Beurre", number 259, Satirique en couleurs, 1906_3_17: Amour - Berenger Rene (1830-1915) - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French

Cover of Le Rire, 11 / 10 / 13 - in Montmartre (engraving)
ICA4866550 Cover of Le Rire, 11/10/13 - in Montmartre (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) pour la Couverture de Le Rire

The indifference A young woman clothed in fashion First Empire
JLJ4677390 The indifference A young woman clothed in fashion First Empire. Lithograph by Victor Mauduit (1788-?) 19th century Paris, decorative arts by Mauduit

Affiche anglaise de 1940 representant une jeune femme elegante entouree de soldats
GIA4753252 Affiche anglaise de 1940 representant une jeune femme elegante entouree de soldats. Ne soufflez pas mot, elle n est pas si muette

The presentation. Parisian house at the beginning of the 20th century
GIA4738855 The presentation. Parisian house at the beginning of the 20th century. Illustration by Rene Lelong (1871-1933) by Lelong

Illustration for "Les Liaisons dangereuses"by Choderlos de Laclos
GIA4763266 Illustration for " Les Liaisons dangereuses" by Choderlos de Laclos. Engraving by Charles Monnet (1732 - 1808): Valmont writing a letter on the back of Emilie (a courtesan)

Illustration depicting Casanova and a naked woman - in "History of my life"
GIA4693563 Illustration depicting Casanova and a naked woman - in " History of my life" by Casanova. Brussels 1872

A young woman, decoiffee, denudee, apparent chest, leans with confidence
XEE4136892 A young woman, decoiffee, denudee, apparent chest, leans with confidence and fun towards a painter lying, sleeping in the middle of nature, jacket, hat

La femme adultere. Illustration de Auguste Francois Gorguet (1862 - 1927) pour "
GIA4759360 La femme adultAre. Illustration de Auguste FranAzois Gorguet (1862 - 1927) pour " Le Lys rouge" d Anatole France, 1894

Love of gold. Painting by Thomas Couture (1815-1879), 1844. hs / t. Sun: 1, 54 X 1, 88m
JLJ4687169 Love of gold. Painting by Thomas Couture (1815-1879), 1844. h s/t. Sun: 1, 54 X 1, 88m. Toulouse, Musee Des Augustins by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1320, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4923804 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1320, Satirique en Couleurs, 1896_7_26: Parliamentary holidays - Anticlericalism - Lust

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 1114, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4922832 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 1114, Satirique en Couleurs, 1892_8_14: Le pope a confess - Anticlericalism, Religion - Lust, Confessionnal, Blaspheme - Leon XIII

Parisian fashion: "Amazing and wonderful"
JLJ4595685 Parisian fashion: " Amazing and wonderful" Engraving from 1795 Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Unknown artist, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Venetian dancing. Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript "
GIA4743246 Venetian dancing. Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript " Customs of the Venitians" by Jan van Grevenbroeck (or Giovanni Grevembroch (Grevenbroch) (1731-1807)

Cover of "L Plate au beurre", number 181
ICA4892744 Cover of " L Plate au beurre", number 181, Satirique en couleurs, 1904_9_17: Belgium, Silver, Love - Leopold II - Illustration by Georges d Ostoya-Sochinsky (D Ostoya) (1878-1937)

Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4863666 Illustration of Charles Leandre (1862-1934) for the Cover of Le Rire, 13/11/09 - A great deal - Verite (Allegory of), Marguerite Jeanne Japy, wife Steinheil

Illustration of "The dangerous links"by Choderlos de Laclos (1741 - 1803)
GIA4763276 Illustration of " The dangerous links" by Choderlos de Laclos (1741 - 1803): scene of libertinage between two women

Agnes Sorel (1422-1450) (Lady of Beaute sur Marne) (Beaute-sur-Marne)
XEE4415316 Agnes Sorel (1422-1450) (Lady of Beaute sur Marne) (Beaute-sur-Marne), known as " La Belle Agnes", favorite by Charles VII. Engraving of the 19th century

Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4863640 Illustration of Adolphe dit Willette (1857-1926) for the Cover of Le Rire, 09/10/09 - Flirt - Love, Fashion, Internal architecture by Willette

Cover of "The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors
ICA4847982 Cover of " The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1918_7_20: War of 14 -18: the resigns " Restrictions

The orange or the modern judgment of Paris Parody of the judgment of Paris staging a
JLJ4595683 The orange or the modern judgment of Paris Parody of the judgment of Paris staging a young man in the fashion of the Directoire (Incredible) to choose between three Wonderful

Wedgwood vase depicting a young woman at her toilet, black ceramic or black basalt
XEE4117888 Wedgwood vase depicting a young woman at her toilet, black ceramic or black basalt, painting at " the encaustic", England, 1775 - 1790. BNF, Cabinet des Medailles, former Coll

Political and social cartoon during the Second Empire. "A million dowry"
XEE4166809 Political and social cartoon during the Second Empire. " A million dowry" : wedding arranges for young girls with the richest

Cartoon about couples. "The half world": "Decidately, my little one
XEE4166756 Cartoon about couples. " The half world" : " Decidately, my little one, you re too stupid! It is with gold and not iron that I get!

An example of religious moralism: a young woman is chased out of the church by a priest
GIA4766152 An example of religious moralism: a young woman is chased out of the church by a priest and the faithful who are scandalized because of her light clothing. Ill. of A. Beltrame

The comparison. Two women compare the size of their chest
GIA4765278 The comparison. Two women compare the size of their chest. Engraving by Nicolas Lavreince (1737-1807), circa 1782

Drawing of a bed for the bey di Roumelie, residing in Sophia, Bulgaria
GIA4765268 Drawing of a bed for the bey di Roumelie, residing in Sophia, Bulgaria. A naked woman invites her to join her. J. J. Lepreu

A wonderful woman in 1794: woman on a horse with wheels (ancestor of the bike
LSE4401845 A wonderful woman in 1794: woman on a horse with wheels (ancestor of the bike?) - in " Le Cycle theorique et pratique" by Louis Baudry de Saunier, Bibl. de la ville de Paris

Jesus and the woman taken in adultery (painting, 1577)
LRI4690751 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery (painting, 1577) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Santo Spirito, Florence

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 854, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924766 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 854, Satirique en Couleurs, 1890_11_8: A photographic showcase - Anticlericalism, President of the Republic - Lust - Paulus (Jean Paul Habans)

Cartoon about Parisian couples. A woman with her lover asks the maid to send her
XEE4166779 Cartoon about Parisian couples. A woman with her lover asks the maid to send her appointment back with another man

Illustration by Richard Ranft (1862 - 1931) for Lucien de Samosate (125 approx
GIA4755709 Illustration by Richard Ranft (1862 - 1931) for Lucien de Samosate (125 approx. - 192): the courtesans. by Ranft

L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers
ICA4903723 L Plate au beurre, number 226, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_7_29: Metiers, Architecture Urbanisme, Shops - Illustration by Francisco Sancha Lengo (1874-1936) by Sancha y Lengo

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"Light Woman: A Captivating Journey Through Art and Literature" Step into the world of "Light Woman, " a captivating exploration of femininity, desire, and societal norms depicted in various artworks and literary works. Francois Boucher's enchanting painting, "L'Odalisque, " transports us to an exotic realm where a woman bathed in light embodies sensuality and allure. Her beauty mesmerizes as she reclines gracefully, inviting us to delve deeper into her mysterious world. Henri Gervex's masterpiece, "Rolla, " unveils the complexities of passion and temptation. The eponymous character succumbs to his desires while gazing at a seductive woman who lures him into her web of pleasure. This evocative piece challenges societal conventions surrounding love and lust. Guy de Maupassant's short story "La Maison Tellier" takes us on a journey through the lives of prostitutes who captivate sailors with their irresistible charm. In G. Lemoine's illustration, we witness one such encounter as a sailor falls under the spell of these alluring women amidst the backdrop of 19th-century France. The Jesuits' feasts at Saint-Acheul Abbey during the Restoration era provide another glimpse into society's fascination with female companionship. Young women grace these banquets, adding an air of excitement as they mingle with clergymen against a backdrop of opulence. "The Genius Extinguished by Pleasure or Abuse" depicts how indulgence can lead to downfall—a cautionary tale reminding us that even brilliance can be overshadowed by excessive pursuit of pleasure. Adolphe (Willette)'s satirical illustration on the cover of "L'Indiscret" sheds light on antisemitism—an unfortunate reality that plagued society at the turn-of-the-century—highlighting prejudices faced by certain individuals within this complex narrative.