Monsieur Scarron Collection

The Scene with the Tall Baguenodière, 1726/1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Scene with the Tall Baguenodiere, 1726/1727

On trouve le corps mort de l'hote que l'on avait cache, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
On trouve le corps mort de l'hote que l'on avait cache, 1727

L'Arrivee de l'Operateur dans l'hotellerie, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
L'Arrivee de l'Operateur dans l'hotellerie, 1727

Ragotin dans le coffre, 1737. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin dans le coffre, 1737

Ragotin declame des vers; des paysans croient qu'il preche, 1737. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin declame des vers; des paysans croient qu'il preche, 1737

Ragotin enivré par La Rancune, 1726/1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin enivre par La Rancune, 1726/1727

Ragotin lie par les parents du fou, 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Ragotin lie par les parents du fou, 1727

The Adventure of the Chamber Pot, plate four from Scènes du Roman Comique, n.d. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
The Adventure of the Chamber Pot, plate four from Scenes du Roman Comique, n.d

Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron (Œuvres de Scarron)
Frontispiece for The Works of Scarron ( uvres de Scarron); the poet sitting in a chair, seen from behind, women to either side representing caricatures of the nine muses, Pan, Bacchus

Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece for Les Oeuvres de Scarron, 1649

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Monsieur Scarron was a French poet and dramatist known for his wit, humor, and irreverence towards societal norms. Despite suffering from crippling illness, he continued to write prolifically and entertain audiences with his sharp-tongued satire. His works often challenged the status quo and pushed boundaries, earning him both admirers and detractors in equal measure. Monsieur Scarron's legacy lives on through his enduring contributions to French literature and his fearless approach to tackling controversial subjects. He remains a fascinating figure in literary history, whose work continues to inspire readers to question authority and think critically about the world around them.