Old satire print-PARIS GIRL AT THE COUNTRYSIDE-MILKING COW-le Rire-Pavis-1927

Description: This print originates from: 'Le Rire.' Le Rire (Laughter) was a successful humor magazine published from October 1894 through the 1950s. Founded in Paris during the Belle Époque by Felix Juven, Le Rire appeared as typical Parisians began to achieve more education, income and leisure time. Interest in the arts, culture and politics intensified during the Gay Nineties. Publications like this helped satisfy such curiosity. The satirical journal was filled with excellent drawings by prominent artists. It was the most successful of all the humoristic magazines.

Artists and Engravers: Artist: G. Pavis. Georges Pavis (French 1886-1977) was a painter, watercolor artist and illustrator. Born in Paris, he was educated by Fernand Cormon at the School of Fine Arts from the age of 17. He contributed to magazines like Le Rire and Le Sourire and he was brought over to Le Journal by Gus Bofa in 1909. He illustrated books by Roland Dorgelès and Victor Hugo, and he made novel serials for La Vie Parisienne.