Faustin Collection

1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
" Prof. Darwin" coloured lithograph by Faustin Betbeder, with original Shakespeare quotes in text below. Front page of the " Figaro" paper N

Wagner / Faustin
RICHARD WAGNER German opera composer and conductor extraordinaire, astonishing everybody with his Music of the Future

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542981 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: National Guardsman does not fancy the delicacy the street vendor is offering - dog offal)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542975 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The humble carrot and potato raised to the status of princesses as food became shorter)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542971 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: National Guardsman on the city ramparts hoping the incoming shell will not land in his cooking pot)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542966 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: French National Guardsman on the front line doing his washing in the river)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542984 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Lady asking waiter if it is truly veal on the menu. He admits that it is a v eal dish made with horse)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542978 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Chef trying to reassure woman that he was not suggesting cooking her pet)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542969 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Hungry French National Guardsman thinks of a good use of the Fat Lady's calf - a good stew)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542964 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: Farewell between a National Guardsman and his sweetheart who is wearing a Red Cross armband)

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542961 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The Rabbit Market: Customer querying the price of 40 francs for a rabbit)

Prince and Princess of Wales in a motor car
The Prince and Princess of Wales (later King George V and Queen Mary) in a motor car. 1905

Faustin, Emperor of Hayti, in his Coronation Robes (engraving)
1608590 Faustin, Emperor of Hayti, in his Coronation Robes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faustin, Emperor of Hayti, in his Coronation Robes)

Cartoon, Sir Thomas William Boord, 1st Baronet (1838-1912), British Conservative politician, MP for Greenwich. circa 1870s

Karel Klostermann (1848-1923), Czech writer (litho)
817605 Karel Klostermann (1848-1923), Czech writer (litho) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karel Klostermann (1848-1923)

Prince Jerome Napoleon, 1874. Creator: Faustin
Prince Jerome Napoleon, 1874. Caricature of Prince Napoleon Bonaparte(1822-1891), also known as Prince Jerome Napoleon. The quote - Shows a most pitiful ambition - is from " Hamlet" by

Mr. Hawkins, Q. C. & Dr. Kenealy Q. C. 1874. Artist: Faustin
Mr. Hawkins, Q.C. & Dr. Kenealy Q.C. 1874. Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton QC (1817-1907) and Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (1819-1880), Irish barrister and writer

The Rt. Hon. George Sclater-Booth, M. P c1870. Artist: Faustin
The Rt. Hon. George Sclater-Booth, M.P. c1870. George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing (1826-1894), British Conservative politician. From The London Figaro, by Faustin Betbeder

The Rt. Hon. Lord Hampton, c1870. Artist: Faustin
The Rt. Hon. Lord Hampton, c1870. John Somerset Pakington, 1st Baron Hampton (1799-1880), known as Sir John Pakington from 1846 to 1874, British Conservative politician

W. Forsyth, Esq. M. P. c1870. Artist: Faustin
W. Forsyth, Esq. M.P. c1870. William Forsyth QC (1812-1899), Scottish lawyer and Conservative Member of Parliament. From The London Figaro, by Faustin Betbeder. [James Mortimer, London, c1870]

Lord George Hamilton, M. P. c1870. Artist: Faustin
Lord George Hamilton, M.P. c1870. Lord George Francis Hamilton (1845-1927), British Conservative Party. Hamilton served as First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary of State for India

H. R. H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Artist: Faustin
H.R.H. The Duchess of Ednburgh, 1874. Caricature of Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna, Duchess of Edinburgh (1853-1920). Wife of The Prince Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1874 Artist: Faustin
H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1874. Alfred (1844-1900), the second son and fourth of child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, joined the Royal Navy in 1858

Robert C Schenck, US Army general and diplomat, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Robert C Schenck, US Army general and diplomat, 1874. Schenck (1809-1890) was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War

The Shah of Persia, 19th century. Artist: Faustin
The Shah of Persia, 19th century

James Stansfeld, British politician, c1871-1874. Artist: Faustin
James Stansfeld, British politician, 19th century. Stansfeld (1820-1898) pictured during his term as President of the Local Government Board

HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Artist: Faustin
HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Caricature portrait of Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III of France

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Caricature of Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), later King Edward VII, with a quote from Shakespeares Hamlet. Illustration from The London Sketch-Book (1874)

Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1874. Caricature of Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), later Queen Consort to King Edward VII, with a quote from Shakespeares Richard III

Faustin Edmond Wirkus, King of La Gonave, Haiti
Faustin Edmond Wirkus (1896-1945), King of La Gonave, Haiti as Faustin II, ruling from 1926 to 1929. He had been a Polish-American US Marine stationed in Haiti during the US occupation

Karel Klostermann - Czech Writer
Karel Klostermann (1848-1923) - a Czech and Austrian writer who wrote under the alias Faustin. Date: circa 1920

Gathorne-Hardy / Cranbrook
GATHORNE GATHORNE-HARDY first earl of CRANBROOK statesman, Secretary of State for War Date: 1814 - 1906

Robert Lowe 1874
ROBERT LOWE Viscount Sherbrooke English politician: a satirical view Date: 1811 - 1892

Edward Horsman / Faustin
EDWARD HORSMAN Politician Date: 1807 - 1876

Richard Assheton Cross, politician
RICHARD ASSHETON CROSS 1st VISCOUNT CROSS Satirical depiction of the Conservative MP in the Disraeli Administration Date: 1823 - 1914

Sir John Lubbock (1843 - 1913), 1st BARON AVEBURY Liberal MP and writer of popular science books Date: 1874

Hugh Earl Cairns / Faustin
HUGH MCCALMONT CAIRNS 1st EARL CAIRNS British politician and Lord Chancellor Date: 1819 - 1885

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. French National Guardsman on the front line doing his washing in the river. From Paris Bloque, Faustin Betbeder. France Germany

Connaught / Arthur / Faustin
ARTHUR DUKE OF CONNAUGHT 3rd son of Victoria in evening dress Date: 1850 - 1942

Helena / Faustin / 1874
HELENA AUGUSTA VICTORIA 3rd daughter of Queen Victoria dressed as a maid Date: 1846 - 1923

Leopold / Albany / Faustin
LEOPOLD DUKE OF ALBANY 4th son of Queen Victoria: a (slightly) satirical view Date: 1853 - 1884

FAUSTIN SOULOUQUE (1782?-1867). Haitian general and politician. In council in 1849, soon after proclaiming himself Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti. Contemporary English wood engraving

Insurgent Leaders
Faustin Grelinski, insurgent leader, commandant of the Palatinate of Sandomir, with his staff

Plimsoll / Faustin
SAMUEL PLIMSOLL statesman, responsible for introducing the Plimsoll Line to regulate the loading of ships

Faustin Helie
FAUSTIN HELIE French jurist

Granville / Earl / Faustin
Granville George Leveson-Gower 2nd Earl Granville English Politician

Beatrice / Faustin / Figaro
PRINCESS BEATRICE Daughter of Victoria, married Prince Heinrich of Battenberg in 1885

Edward Vii / Faustin 1874
EDWARD VII as Prince of Wales: " The expectancy and rose of the fair State"

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Faustin: A Multifaceted Name in History and Art The name "Faustin" has left its mark on various realms, from art to politics, and even royalty. One notable reference is the 1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin, which humorously depicted Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through monkeys. Another artistic connection lies with Wagner/Faustin collaboration, possibly hinting at a musical partnership that captivated audiences. In the realm of monarchy, Faustin Edmond Wirkus stands out as the King of La Gonave in Haiti. His reign brought both prosperity and controversy to this Caribbean nation. Similarly, an intriguing mention involves the Prince and Princess of Wales cruising in a motor car - perhaps indicating Faustin's influence on modern transportation. Not limited to kingship alone, another captivating portrayal showcases Emperor Faustin donning his Coronation Robes in an exquisite engraving. This image evokes grandeur and power associated with historical leaders. Moving beyond visual arts into literature, Karel Klostermann emerges as a prominent Czech writer whose works have stood the test of time. Lithographs featuring him suggest that Faustin had an eye for capturing literary figures' essence through his artistry. Furthermore, Prince Jerome Napoleon finds himself immortalized by Faustin's creative handiwork. The depiction hints at their potential association or shared interests during that era. Shifting gears towards legal matters, Mr. Hawkins QC & Dr. Kenealy QC are portrayed together in a piece by Faustin - potentially highlighting their professional relationship within the legal field during 1874. Political figures also find themselves featured prominently among Faustin's creations; The Rt Hon George Sclater-Booth MP appears dignified yet approachable while Lord Hampton exudes authority befitting his status as a statesman during this period. Additionally, W. Forsyth Esq. MP receives similar treatment from our enigmatic artist who manages to capture the essence of these political figures.