Pince Nez Collection (#8)

William Jenner, British physician
William Jenner (1815" 1898), British physician, in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1873. Jenner studied medicine in London, where he worked as a doctor

(1927-1892). French physician
JEAN-FRANCOIS VILLEMIN (1927-1892). French physician

(1853-1933). French physician and bacteriologist
PIERRE PAUL EMILE ROUX (1853-1933). French physician and bacteriologist

Austrian psychologist. Oil over a photograph, n. d
ALFRED ADLER (1870-1927). Austrian psychologist. Oil over a photograph, n.d

28th President of the United States. Photographed in 1912
WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). 28th President of the United States. Photographed in 1912

An American cartoon of 1902 on President Theodore Roosevelts effort to have the German
VENEZUELA DISPUTE, 1902. An American cartoon of 1902 on President Theodore Roosevelts effort to have the German and British claims that Venezuela failed to repay loans referred to the Hague Court

Former president Theodore Roosevelt pounds his fist on a podium and shouts Suppress Them
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1916. Former president Theodore Roosevelt pounds his fist on a podium and shouts Suppress Them! while the personification of History, standing behind him, calls him a fool

(1858-1919). 26th President of the United States. Photographed while riding in a car, c1910
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). 26th President of the United States. Photographed while riding in a car, c1910

NEW YORK: CANVASSING, 1881. A New York City politician running for office pays a visit to a tenement home. Wood engraving, American, 1881

CARL SCHURZ (1829-1906). American army officer, politician and journalist

JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY (1849-1916). Photograph, 19th century

FRANK WEDEKIND (1864-1918). German writer and actor. Caricature, 1900, by Bruno Paul

PRESIDENT NOMINATION, 1904. Terrible Teddy waits for the Unknown. Theodore Roosevelt confidently awaits the Democratic nominee for the presidency in 1904. Cartoon by Joseph Keppler, Jr

ANTON CERMAK (1873-1933). American (Czech-born) politician. Being sworn in as mayor of Chicago, Illinois, by Judge Edmund K. Jarecki (left), while County Clerk Robert M

JUSTIN McCARTHY (1830-1912). Irish writer and politician. Photographed c1895

EMILE ZOLA (1840-1902). French novelist. Photographed by Nadar

JUAN VALERA Y ALCALA (1824-1905). Juan Valera y Alcala Galiano. Spanish writer and diplomat. Wood engraving, 1884

HOGARTH: JUDGES, 1758. The Bench. Satirical engraving by William Hogarth, 1758

FRANCES ELIZABETH WILLARD (1839-1898). American temperance reformer. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940
FRANCES ELIZABETH WILLARD (1839-1898). American temperance reformer. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

TERENCE VINCENT POWDERLY (1849-1924). American labor leader. Wood engraving, 1886

EYEGLASSES, 1892. Line engraving, English

EYEGLASSES, 1900. Line engraving, French

WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY (1841-1904). American financier and politician. Wood engraving, 1892

JACQUES OFFENBACH (1819-1880). French composer. Wood engraving, French, 1875

RED SCARE CARTOON, 1919. Contemporary American cartoon on the Red Scare of 1919 suggesting that the law was overly lenient with political agitators

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"Pince Nez: A Glimpse into the Spectacle of Time" In the realm of art and literature, pince nez spectacles have left an indelible mark on history. From Vanitas, a captivating oil on canvas painting that explores the transience of life, to James Joyce's enigmatic portrait captured in 1917, these iconic eyeglasses have adorned the faces of visionaries. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, renowned French painter and model extraordinaire, donned pince nez as both muse and artist. His photographic double portrait showcases his multifaceted talent and captures the essence of this timeless accessory. Anton Chekhov's black-and-white photograph from 1901 reveals a contemplative gaze behind his pince nez glasses, and is through these lenses that he observed human nature with such depth and penned masterpieces that continue to resonate today. Delving further back in time, Carl Baumann's journal entries from 1813-1825 offer a whimsical glimpse into pantomime performances where performers sported pince nez spectacles. These delicate watercolor illustrations transport us to an era filled with laughter and theatrical enchantment. Beyond the realms of artistry lie musical geniuses like Jacques Offenbach and Georges Bizet who wore their pince nez glasses with elegance while composing symphonies that stirred emotions deep within our souls. Even political figures were not immune to its allure; Jos. H. Watmough's mysterious portrait taken between 1865-1880 exudes authority as he gazes intently through his trusty pair spectacles. Across continents, Cristino Martos' Spanish politician persona comes alive in a striking portrait where his piercing eyes peer over his distinctive eyewear – symbolizing intellect fused with power.