Old satire print-PLANTER-GARDENER-DATING GIRL-le Rire-Radiguet-1927

Subject: Satire print: 'Le bon Planteur.' (The good grower / planter/ gardiner.) A gardiner was introduced to an attracive lady by a friend. She is saying to the friend: 'OK, he is gentle your friend... I took him to hold me company, but he planted me here. Love of gardening... he's just thinking about planting.' Age. c. 1927.

Condition: Excellent.

Medium: Chromotypograph on paper attached to a black carrier.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 20 x 22.5 cm. The image size is ca. 19 x 18.5 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.9 x 8.9 inch. The image size is ca. 7.5 x 7.3 inch.

Part Number: 20663

Location: (PCO) A50-06

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 Ã‰poque 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: Artists: M. Radiguet.