Lithographie

A Voltaire: vêtements tout fait, vêtements sur mesure / / J. Chéret.

Advertising poster for a clothing shop showing a man wearing a suit inset into a view of Place du Château d'Eau, location of the shop. Title from item.

Diplôme avec médaille dʹor grand module

Caption continues: Constatant grand et réel progrès ... Délivré à Annibal Ardisson ... le 8 Décembre 1877, à lʹExposition générale de lʹIndustrie Parisienne au Palais de lʹIndustrie. Bella C. Landauer collectio... more

[Balloon labeled "H. Lachambre," with two men riding in the basket]

Poster possibly advertising a balloon manufactured by Henri Lachambre whose facility is located in Vaugirard, a section of Paris, France.

Eden-concert, enl'vez l'ballon revue de m.m. Hermil & Numès, 17 boulev...

French circus poster shows two performers in the basket of an airship navigated by a rudder and a propeller. The basket bears the date 1884. Title from item. Tissandier collection.

Grande expérience aérienne par MM Thibault, Gourier & W. de Fonvielle ...

Balloon in upper left corner identified as "Bolide" and parachute in center identified as "Coelus." Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.

Grande fête aerostatique organisée par lʹunion des pilotes aériens soc...

Caption continues: Republique Française ... Fête Communale de Neuilly-Sur-Seine Le Dimanche 5 Juillet 1885 ... Sous le Patronage de la Municipalitʹe. Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.

Bonnard-Bidault, affichage et distribution d'imprimés / J. Chéret.

Poster showing a woman with wings and a trumpet, and a banner bearing the name of the printers Bonnard-Bidault. Purchase; (DLC/PP-1987:092). No. 408. Title from item.

Glycerine tooth paste -- Gellé Frères perfumers 6, Avenue de l'Opéra, ...

Poster showing a woman holding a toothbrush and a container of toothpaste. Title from item. Caption continues: Always used once used - Process of Eug. Devers chemist laureate - Gold medal Paris 1878. Signed on ... more

Mon motocycle est chez Lucien Adenot, au Grand Garage du Cirque Médran...

Circus poster showing a woman wearing masculine outer garments and monocle. Title from item.

The horseshoe English and American bar, 1, Bould. Denain near the Gare...

Poster showing a woman dancer straddling a horseshoe, holding a glass in her raised right hand, with British and American flags in the background. Title from item. Signed on stone, left of horseshoe.

L'Etendard français, bicyclettes et tricycles / J. Chéret, 91.

Poster showing a woman riding a bicycle, carrying a tri-color pennant. 15,196-91. Title from item.

Casino de Paris. Camille Stéfani. Concert-spectacle bal / J. Chéret.

Poster showing Camille Stéfani with acrobats and jesters.

Paris and the Commune

W27594 U.S. Copyright Office "Invented & introduced by Pain of London." At head of title: Manhattan Beach. Caption: Gilmore's Band. Created by "Sackett & Wilhelms Litho. Co., N.Y." Forms part of: Theatrical pos... more

Don Quichotte, bouffonnerie équestre: Nouveau cirque, 251 rue St. Hono...

Circus poster for an equestrian performance showing Don Quixote and Sancho Panza. Title from item.

Pantomimes lumineuses: Théâtre optique de E. Reynaud, musique de Gasto...

Performing arts poster for the first public performance of Emile Reynaud's Théâtre Optique in Paris, showing a dancing woman and a mime.

Chateau aérien. Ballon captif à cloisons étanches, système Tobiansky. ...

Belgian poster shows an air station suspended by a captive balloon at the 1894 world's fair in Antwerp, Belgium. Advertises Alfred Tobiansky d'Altoff's patented device for moving passengers from a platform on t... more

Rayon d'or, dernier mot de l'eclairage / Pal.

Poster showing a nude woman with gossamer wings reaching toward the light of a star and a Rayon d'Or light fixture. Gift; Judi Summers; (DLC/PP-1982:191). Title from item.

Sapho: Théâtre de l'Opéra-Comique / / PAL.

Performing arts poster for a performance of a comic opera by Henri Cain and Arthur Bernède, with music by Jules Massenet and based on a novel by Alphonse Daudet, showing Emma Calvé as Fanny LeGrand. Title from item.

Edward C. White's dramatic production, Two little vagrants

76683 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell Morgan Print." Caption: The lock on the Seine. Created and "copyright 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3630. Similar image on: POS - TH - 1898 .H37, no. 1 (C... more

The little corporal new comic opera by Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Engla...

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith, Cin'ti & New York." Francis Wilson and Company; Ariel Barney, manager. Signed: By an Old Master, Th. Nast. 1898. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... more

The little Corporal new comic opera by Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Engla...

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith, Cin'ti & New York." Francis Wilson and Company; Ariel Barney, manager. N.Y. no. 8257. Signed: To Francis Wilson from E.W. Kemble. Forms part of: Theatrical po... more

Sothern, The king's musketeer

Caption: The queen's reward. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Daniel Frohman, manager. N.Y. no. 8325. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi from Paris adapted from the French...

26950 U.S. Copyright Office "100 nights, Manhattan Theatre, New York." Caption: He has deceived me mama!!! With a woman named "Fifi"! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." ... more

Imprimez vous mème 3000 copies sans manipulation avec l'automatique à ...

Poster showing a woman working in an office using an Eyquem printing machine to make 3000 copies of a document. Title from item. Signed on lower left "PAL" (Jean de Paléoloque, 1855 (or 1860)-1942). Eyquem, 191... more

Brady & Ziegfeld present Mlle. Fifi adapted from the French by Leo Dit...

7768 U.S. Copyright Office At head of title: Manhattan Theatre. Caption: Here I am! Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." Larger similar poster: POS - TH - 1899 .M59, no. 2... more

Le Frou Frou 20', journal humoristique / L Capiello.

Poster showing a can-can dancer holding a copy of "Le Frou Frou" while she dances. Title from item.

Fanny Rice at the French ball

Amandines de Provence. Biscuits H. Lalo / L. Cappiello.

Poster showing a woman eating almond cookies. Title from item.

Le petit coquin, dessert exquis / L. Cappiello.

Poster showing a girl eating a cookie as a parrot watches. Title from item. Exhibited: "Toulouse-Lautrec and the Posters of Paris" at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI, June 1 - September 9, 2012.

Absinthe extra-supérieure J. Édouard Pernot. Société Anonyme Montbélia...

Poster showing a man and woman at a cafe, he smiles and watches as she tastes his drink. Title from item.

Pâtes aux œufs et aux légumes. Nouilles, macaronis. Ferrari, Opéra, Pa...

Poster for noodles and pasta, showing a number of celebrities, each identified, some holding packages of the product. Title from item. Names, left to right: Mounet-Sully; Lavallière; Baron; Jane Hading; Coqueli... more

F. Ziegfeld, Jr. presents Anna Held in Jeaan Richepin's play, Mam'sell...

"Knickerbocker Theatre." Created and "copyright 1903 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 10721. Upper left corner missing. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Chaque piéce d'or apporté á la banque avance d'une heure la victoire f...

Soldier with one hand on clock, the other holding a gold coin.

Soignons la basse-cour. Je suis une brave poule de guerre, je mange pe...

A black hen sitting on top of a large pile of eggs. Translation of title: Let's take care of the poultry. I am a fine war hen. I eat little and produce a lot. From a group of posters designed by school childre... more

Économisons le pétrole, l'essence / Marie Louise Jeanningros, 13 ans.

Poster showing gas containers of different sizes. Translation of title: Let's save gas [petrol]. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de... more

L'impérial cambrioleur

Crown Prince, Wilhelm, (1882-1951) stealing and placing valuable items from the 'Chateau de Baye' in crates.

Lire dans L'Evenement. Coeurs virils . . . par Gabriel Mauriére

A nurse making an appeal to a wounded French soldier. In the background is Rheims Cathedral burning. Attributed to Castrez? Translation of title: Read in L'Evenement. 'Strong hearts . . .' by Gabriel Mauriére. ... more

Ohé! Les braves gens . . . Versez votre or nous versons bien notre san...

Soldier shouting, standing and holding a rifle near barbed wire fence. Translation of title: Ahoy! Good people . . . Deposit your gold; we willingly give our blood. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1914-15. Item is n... more

The Y.M.C.A. motor kitchen in France / Edgar Wright.

Poster showing a truck fitted out as a YMCA canteen, serving soldiers, with smoke rising from battlefields in the distance. Title from item.

Orphelinat des armée / Frank Brangwyn.

Poster showing a mother resting her head on an empty table in despair, as her children look on. Text continues: Assurer aux petits orphelins: Le foyer et la tendresse maternelle; L'éducation au pays; Une carriè... more

La journée du Poilu. 25-26 décembre 1915. Avec vous et par vous, nous...

Two French soldiers, one sitting down and going through a small box of supplies sent from home. Léon Gambetta (1838-1882) was one of the founders of the Third Republic and was regarded as one of the heroes of t... more

For the French Red Cross. Please help. July 14. France's day, in aid o...

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse with arms extended, as others tend to wounded soldiers, under the flags of France and the Red Cross. Title from item.

Orphelinat des armée / Frank Brangwyn.

Poster showing mothers and children in a cemetery, with lilies blooming. Text continues: Assurer aux petits orphelins: Le foyer et la tendresse maternelle; L'éducation au pays; Une carrière appropriée a chaque ... more

B.W.I.R. The boys are doing splendidly in Egypt Mesopotamia France. An...

Poster for the British West Indies Regiment, showing a small portrait of King George V. Title from item.

The Y.M.C.A. A dug-out in France / Edgar Wright.

Poster showing a sandbag shelter, a YMCA canteen, with soldiers relaxing out front with cups of coffee. Title from item.

Journée de Paris. 14 Juillet 1915 au profit des oeuvres de guerre de l...

A woman holding a baby in her arm and holding a collection cup in her hand. At the bottom is a sketch of a French soldier. Translation of title: Paris Day. July 14, 1915. On behalf of the Hôtel de Ville's [Pari... more

Exposition des oeuvres des artistes originaires des Départements envah...

Three artists, the sculptor Chavaillaud, the sculptor Engrau, and the painter Grangérard are fleeing the invaded territory with their art works. Translation of title: Exhibition of works by artists from the ... more

Comité de L'Or du Département du Rhöne pour la patrie versez votre or

Shells and gold coins heading towards a German soldier on the battlefield. In 1914, the French were 'invited' to exchange their gold for paper. Gold was needed to pay for foreign imports. Translation of title... more

Journée du Poilu. Organisée par le Parlement

A young girl in a Red Cross nurse's uniform and a small boy wearing a red cap, carrying a collection cup and selling medals - 'So that Papa may come on leave, if you please.'

Canadiens-Francais! Le Prussien est encore sur le sol de France ... En...

Poster showing soldiers in various uniforms beneath Allied flags. Title from item. DCRM(G) example 1B10.1 - abridgement of title

Journée du Calvados. 15 aoôt 1915. Au profit des oeuvres de guerre du ...

A woman holding a collection cup with scenes of soldiers going into battle in the background. Translation of title: Calvados Day. August 15, 1915. To benefit the war charities of the Department of [Calvados].... more

Pour la France versez votre or. L'or combat pour la victoire

A large gold coin with the Gallic cock on it crushing a German soldier. Translation of title: Deposit your gold for France. Gold fights for victory. Signed: Abel Faivre. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1915. Item is ... more

On les aura! 2e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale. Souscrivez

A French soldier with gun in one hand, and the other raised urging his comrades on. This was the most remembered French poster produced during the war. Translation of title: We'll get them! The 2nd National De... more

Économisons le pain en mangeant des pommes de terre / Yvonne Vernet.

A plate of steaming potatoes. Translation of title: Save bread by eating potatoes. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de France pour la... more

Salon des Armées, réservé aux artistes du front. Au profit des oeuvres...

A soldier holding a small wooden statue of winged victory that he has been carving. In 1916, the Ministry of Beaux-Arts and the Ministry of War promised artists serving in the war, that their work would be ... more

1916. 'La Triennale.' Exposition d'art français au profit de la 'Frate...

In the background is a man ploughing with a team of oxen. In front of the oxen is Marianne [Victory?] who is carrying an olive branch. A poilu in the foreground is looking at this scene. Translation of title: ... more

Exposition de tableaux de maîtres contemporains . . . vente au profit ...

A wounded soldier relaxing in an easy chair. Translation of title: Exhibition of paintings by contemporary masters . . . A sale on behalf of the association for relief to wounded or ailing soldiers. Galerie Ge... more

Croix-Rouge française. Union des Femmes de France. Vente de guerre

In the foreground is a large Red Cross flag. In the background is a silhouette of a battlefield. Translation of title: A charity-sale organized by the French Red Cross and by the Union of French Women. Signed:... more

Venez en aide aux soldats Alsaciens-Lorraines.

Two men, one in a soldier's uniform, the other in civilian clothing carrying a uniform. The men are waving to two girls (Alsace and Lorraine). Translation of title: Come to the aid of the soldiers of Alsace an... more

On les aura! 2e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale. Souscrivez

A French soldier with gun in one hand, and the other raised urging his comrades on. This was the most remembered French poster produced during the war. Translation of title: We'll get them! The 2nd National De... more

Fumeurs de l'arrière économisez le tabac pour que nos soldats n'en man...

A soldier's helmet filled with tobacco products.

Vente de charité organisée au profit de l'hôpital bénévole . . .

Two men, one wounded and one sick. Translation of title: A charity sale organized to benefit the volunteer hospital . . . . Signed: Steinlen, 1916. Promotional goal: Fr. K95.J7. 1916. Item is no. 257 in a prin... more

Réservez le vin pour nos poilus / Suzanne Ferrand.

A jug of wine surrounded by bunches of grapes and a cup filled with wine next to it. Translation of title: Save wine for our soldiers. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marke... more

2me Emprunt de la Defense Nationale

People bringing money to the feet of La Marseillaise and Marianne. Translation of title: 2nd National Defense Loan. Signed: A. Robaudi. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1916. Item is no. 70 in a printed checklist avai... more

Le gala des marins de France . . . á la Comédie Française

A marine and a soldier standing on land with the sea in the background. Translation of title: Gala for French sailors . . . at the Comédie Française. Signed: Guy Arnoux 1916. Promotional goal: Fr. K700.J7. 191... more

Français, économisez le gaz

A glowing gas lamp. Translation of title: French people save [natural] gas. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de France pour la prévo... more

Soldat, la patrie compte sur toi; garde lui toutes tes forces. Résiste...

At the left is a soldier embracing a woman 'of the street.' At the right is a man sitting in front of a hospital and at the bottom is a skull and crossbones. Translation of title: Soldier, the country is count... more

Emprunt française on souscrit á la Société Centrale des Banques de Pro...

Title framed by provincial coats-of-arms; a rooster (Gallic cock) is at the bottom. Translation of title: French Loan. Subscribe to the Société Centrale des Banques de Province. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1916.... more

Le bon feu 1914-1915-1916. N'oubliez pas ceux qui ont froid

A man and a woman, wrapped in blankets, seated and standing, respectively, near an empty fireplace. This was a campaign to supply those at home, particularly older people, with wood or coal for heat. Translati... more

Comité d'assistance en Alsace-Lorraine. Tombola artistique. Exposition...

Two girls [Alsace and Lorraine] running towards the figure of Minerva. Translation of title: An auction and exhibition organized by the Relief Committee in Alsace-Lorraine April 7-30, 1916 at the Musée des Art... more

Exposition des dons américains . . .

Two French women, one from Alsace and one from Lorraine, making floral wreaths.

2éme Emprunt de la Défense Nationale. Souscrivez, aidez-nous á vaincre...

A soldier sitting on a grassy embankment. In the background is a scene of his village with children and wounded or old soldiers. Translation of title: 2nd National Defense Loan. Subscribe, help us to win, you ... more

Exposition de l'oeuvre de guerre de Henry de Groux. Ouverte du 3 novem...

Head and bust of the female figure 'Vultus Victoriae.'

Cultivons notre potager / Louisette Jaeger, 14 ans.

Picture of carrots, cabbage, and potatoes. Translation of title: Let's grow a 'victory garden.' From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de ... more

Souscrivez pour la victoire. Banque Nationale de Crédit

'Victory' flying over the battlefield and bringing the allies into the war. Translation of title: Subscribe for victory. Banque Nationale de Crédit. Signed: M. Richard-Gutz, 1916. Woodward and Lothrop, donor.... more

Munissez vous de monnaie! Les Foyers du soldat

A soldier dropping his things on the floor at the Y.M.C.A. Translation of title: Arm yourself with money! Soldiers' homes. Signed: Rouffé. Promotional goal: Fr. G21. 191- Item is no. 112 in a printed checklist ... more

Avec la carte, nous en aurons peu, mais nous en aurons tous. Casse auj...

Large sword cutting sugar cone in two.

Columbia calls--Enlist now for U.S. Army / designed by Frances Adams H...

Columbia holding a flag and a sword while standing on top of a globe, with text of poem by Halsted "Columbia Calls." Copyright by Frances Adams Halsted, 2 East 56 St., N. Y. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy S... more

Le Secours de Guerre

Translation of title: Policemen, soldiers, and civilians standing outside the Ancien Séminaire St. Sulpice which houses Le Secours de Guerre (the relief agency for war victims). Signed: Maurice Romberg, 1916. P... more

Ne pas gaspiller le pain est notre devoir

Loaf of bread on a table. Translation of title: Our duty is not to waste bread. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de France pour la p... more

Exposition des peintres de la mer . . . á la Ligue Navale française . ...

A large seagull flying over the water. Translation of title: Exhibition of painters of the sea . . . at the Ligue Navale fradçnais . . . to profit the Comités de Secours aux Marins Mobilisés. Signed: André Ver... more

The Frenchwoman in war-time

Scene depicting French women in war-time. One woman is working in a factory, one is nursing her child, and another woman is hoeing in the field. In the background is an outline of Victory. French women made up ... more

La visiteuse d'hygiéne vous montrera le chemin de la santé. Elle mène ...

A woman holding the symbol of the youth of France, a naked child, who is wearing a Phrygian cap. Translation of title: The health inspector will show you the road to health. She is leading a crusade against tu... more

L'Emprunt des 'Dernières Cartouches.' Français, encore un effort . . ....

A man and a little girl in a trench handing a box of cartridges and a grenade up to a soldier who is on the front line. Translation of title: The 'Last Cartridges' Loan. Frenchmen, another try . . . ! Signed: T... more

Journée Varoise. 4 février 1917. Au profit exclusif des Oeuvres de Gue...

A soldier with a woman (Provence) strolling in the countryside, another woman looks on. Translation of title: Varoise Day. February 4, 1917. For the exclusive benefit of the Department's war charities. Signed: ... more

[Emblem of France and Great Britain] / EHB ; M. Rusling Wood, Litho., ...

Poster showing personifications of France and Great Britain, depicted in profile within a circular border. Copyright by the Committee of Citizens.

Exposition du 1er au 30 octobre 1917 . . . organisée par la Ligue So...

A German soldier escorting an unhappy group of people through the streets. The Germans deported more than 120,000 Belgians back to Germany, and relocated about 20,000 French within the invaded French territor... more

Debout dans la tranchée que l'aurore éclaire, le soldat réve á la vict...

A soldier standing in a trench. Translation of title: Standing in the trench illuminated by the first rays of the sun, the soldier dreams of victory and of his home . . . Subscribe to the 3rd National Defense ... more

3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale. Souscrivez pour la France qui comb...

A French soldier is holding his child and his wife is nursing the baby. Translation of title: The 3rd National Defense Loan. Subscribe for the France that fights! For the one who grows bigger each day. Signed: ... more

Emprunt National 1917. Bonbright et Co. Paris

An officer on horseback is leading troops of French foot soldiers past a statue of the personification of Strasbourg. Translation of title: National Loan 1917. Bonbright et Co. Paris. Signed: Dusin or Cousin? ... more

La guerre et les humoristes. Exposition . . .

A caricature of a person, with pointed ears and wings, holding a large pair of scissors. Translation of title: The war and the humorists. Exhibition . . . Signed: M. Leroy. Exchange, Imperial War Museum, London... more

Achetez le timbre antituberculeux

A nurse watching children playing outdoors. Translation of title: Buy the tuberculosis stamp. Signed: Vilá. Promotional goal: Fr. G32. 1917. Item is no. 215 in a printed checklist available in the Library of C... more

Pour le drapeau! Pour la victoire! Souscrivez à l'emprunt national . ....

Marianne holding a sword and the tattered French flag (the tricolor) while French troops march behind her. Translation of title: For the flag! For victory! Subscribe to the national loan . . . Banque nationale ... more

République Française. 3e Emprunt de la Défense Nationale

Marianne standing on a globe surrounded by flags. Translation of title: French Republic. The 3rd National Defense Loan. Signed: A. Lelong. Woodward & Lothrop, donor. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1917. Item is n... more

Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la guerre, so...

A mother cuddling her child before putting her to bed. Translation of title: So that your children will no longer know the horrors of the war, subscribe to the National Loan. Société Générale. Signed: George ... more

Pour que vos enfants ne connaissent plus les horreurs de la guerre, so...

A mother cuddling her child before putting her to bed. Translation of title: So that your children will no longer know the horrors of the war, subscribe to the National Loan. Société Générale. Signed: George ... more

American Fund for French Wounded

A French soldier picking up medical supplies from the Red Cross. Two nurses in background. The Red Cross was one of three official charitable organizations of the war and the Red Cross was the only one allowed ... more

Oeuvre du fusilier marin et du soldat Breton

A man and a woman in regional Breton dress, looking onto a harbor toward gunner boats. Translation of title: Fund for the naval gunners and the Breton soldier. Signed: C. Trubert, 1917. Promotional goal: Fr. ... more

Pour le Foyer du Soldat Aveugle

A blind soldier holding a small girl. Translation of title: On behalf of the blind soldier's home. Signed: Lévy Dhurmer. Promotional goal: Fr. G2. 1917. Item is no. 182 in a printed checklist available in the ... more

Foire France-Américaine de Saint-Sulpice. Le Secours de Guerre

Four allegorical figures: Justice, Liberty (who is holding the American flag), Demeter, and Athena above Saint Sulpice. Translation of title: The French-American fair at Saint Sulpice. Le Secours de Guerre (r... more