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Speaking With Ponce
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Speaking With Ponce
This sketch shows a gentlemen adjusting the buttons of his friend's jacket, while saying I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me. Date: circa 1901
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Adjusting Afraid Buttons Deceive Friends Gentlemen Huard Issue Lalbum Maitres Ponce Speaking 1901 Confess Shows
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Speaking with Ponce: A Moment of Confession and Camaraderie (circa 1901) This evocative sketch, titled "Speaking with Ponce," captures a tender moment between two friends as they engage in a heartfelt conversation. The image, taken from the esteemed March of the Women Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, is attributed to the renowned French caricaturists Les Maitres de la Caricature, specifically Charles Huard, and is estimated to date back to around 1901. The scene unfolds as one gentleman, with a concerned expression, adjusts the buttons of his friend's jacket. The friend, identified as Ponce, listens intently as his companion confesses a fear that had been weighing heavily on his mind. The caption beneath the sketch reads, "I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me." The setting of the sketch is not explicitly stated, but the formal attire of the men suggests an air of sophistication and refinement. The use of charcoal and ink adds to the sketch's raw, expressive quality, allowing the emotions of the characters to come alive on the page. The bond between the two friends is palpable, as they share a moment of vulnerability and trust. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the importance of friendship and the power of confiding in those we hold dear. The sketch invites us to reflect on the universal themes of fear, trust, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that transcend time and circumstance.
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