PCT4290822: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - The Wizard of Oz: drawing by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1915) for one of the first editions of Frank Baum's book (1856-1919) - Dorothee (Dorothy) and his dog Toto are far from the deadly poppies field by the scarecrow and the tinplate woodman -, Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919) / Bridgeman Images
PCT4290874: Page of the title of the “Grand dictionary des precieuses” by the Sieur de Somaize (Antoine Baudeau de Somaize, 1630- circa 1680) - this work contains the verse of Moliere's piece “” Les Precieuses ridicules - This publication was made without Moliere's knowledge, called Mascarille by Somaize who did not appreciate it guere - / Bridgeman Images
PCT4290992: The sheep of Panurge, scene having given source to an expression of the French language - “” Panurge without alder thing say throws into the open sea his shouting and bellant sheep. All the sheep shouting and wailing in such intonation began to jaw and jump into the sea after in line. The scarf is the first to sail after their compaignon. As you clear the natural sheep, every day comes first, somewhere it goes.”” Pantagruel, Extract from the Fourth Livre, chapter VIII - illustration by Robida for the complete works of Francois Rabelais published by the Illustree Librairie around 1885 - 1890 (see also GUT3763 and GUT3773) - / Bridgeman Images
PCT4291465: Trench art - slicing, crafts, military art: objects made by soldiers (hairy) during the First World War of 14-18 (1914 - 1918) - two decorative flower vases made with shells (pieces of ammunition) made of copper or brassware - souvenir of Verdun, artillery, recuperation, recycling - collection particulere - Photo Patrice Cartier - see also GUT6031, GUT6032 and GUT7767 to 7770 / Bridgeman Images
PCT4291493: Frontispice by Emile Bayard for the Hetzel 1880 edition of Hector Malot's novel “” Sans Famille “”: The writer at his working table imagines his characters and the weft of his book - Remi and the members of the troupe of Monsieur Vitalis, travelling artist - next to the author stands the dog Capi -, Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) / Bridgeman Images