Malot Collection

Frontispice by Emile Bayard for the Hetzel 1880 edition of Hector Malots novel "
PCT4291493 Frontispice by Emile Bayard for the Hetzel 1880 edition of Hector Malots novel " Sans Famille " : The writer at his working table imagines his characters

Portrait of Hector Malot (1830-1907), French writer
LSE4312560 Portrait of Hector Malot (1830-1907), French writer. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hector Malot (1830-1907)

Portrait of Hector Malot - drawing, 19th century
LSE4109165 Portrait of Hector Malot - drawing, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Hector Malot - drawing)

Illustration by Emile Bayard for the novel by Hector Malot "
PCT4291418 Illustration by Emile Bayard for the novel by Hector Malot " Without Family " : Remi leaves with Monsieur Vitalis, travelling artist and his learned animals the three dogs Capi

Cartoon by Hector Malot, French writer (1830-1907) - by Gill
LSE4109168 Cartoon by Hector Malot, French writer (1830-1907) - by Gill, in " Les Hommes d Today", 19th century by Gill

Portrait of Hector Malot (1830-1907), French writer
XEE555884 Portrait of Hector Malot (1830-1907), French writer. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Mademoiselle Malot, c. 1877. Creator: Edgar Degas
Mademoiselle Malot, c. 1877

Taking a bow
A young actor takes a bow, revelling in the enthusiasm of his loving audience as they applaud his perfomance. Date: 1886

Two men walking through a village
Two men walk hand-in-hand along a village street, watched by neighbours and the local goose population

Hector Malot / Gill
Hector Malot (1830-1907) French journalist and novelist

Hector Malot
HECTOR MALOT with scenes from two of his books

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"Malot: A Literary Journey through Time and Emotion" Taking a bow, the captivating world unfolds before our eyes. From the enchanting frontispiece by Emile Bayard for the Hetzel 1880 edition of Hector Malot's novel, to the timeless portrait of this esteemed French writer himself, we embark on an exploration of his literary legacy. With each stroke in the drawing from the 19th century, a glimpse into Malot's profound imagination is revealed. The intricate illustrations by Emile Bayard further transport us into the realms crafted by Malot's pen. We find ourselves immersed in his stories, captivated by their depth and beauty. A multi-talented artist, it also expressed his creativity through cartoons. Through one such cartoon by Gill, we witness his wit and humor shining through as he leaves an indelible mark on both literature and art. Not only was Hector Malot a masterful storyteller; he was also surrounded by inspiration. Mademoiselle Malot herself becomes a subject of fascination in Edgar Degas' delicate portrayal from c. 1877. Amongst all these artistic wonders lies one particular masterpiece - "Sans Famille. " Illustrated once again by Emile Bayard with great finesse, this novel captures hearts with its poignant narrative that transcends time and touches souls across generations. As we delve deeper into this literary journey guided by Hector Malots' words, we encounter two men walking through a village - perhaps symbolic of life's unpredictable paths or emblematic of companionship amidst adversity. In every stroke of ink or pencil dedicated to depicting scenes from Hector Malots' works lies an invitation to explore emotions untamed and worlds unknown. Let us embrace this captivating universe woven together with passion and talent – let us celebrate "Malot.