Photo Mug : Colette / Vie Parisienne
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Colette / Vie Parisienne
SIDONIE-GABRIELLE WILLY French novelist: a caricature
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Media ID 620426
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1873 1954 Chin Colette Feathers Gabrielle Novelist Parisienne Sidonie Stole Willy
Photo Mug (11 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a perfect blend of art and functionality. This mug features an exquisite image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing a captivating caricature of Colette, the renowned French novelist, under the title "Vie Parisienne." With her witty words and iconic style, Colette continues to inspire and intrigue, and now you can carry her image with you everywhere. Our high-quality mugs are designed to preserve the vibrancy of your chosen image, ensuring your daily cup of coffee or tea becomes a work of art in itself. Embrace the Parisian spirit every morning with this unique and thoughtful addition to your daily routine.
A personalized photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This caricature depicts the renowned French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954), affectionately known as Colette, in the vibrant and lively spirit of Parisienne life. The cartoon, created in 1954, captures the essence of Colette's unique charm and charisma. With her distinctive chin and expressive features, she is depicted wearing a stylish fur stole and a feathered hat, embodying the chic and sophisticated fashion of the time. Colette, born in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye, France, began her literary career as a young woman, writing for various publications under the pen name "Willy." Her first major success came with the publication of her novel "Claudine at School" in 1900, which introduced the world to the character of Claudine, a young girl growing up in rural France. Colette went on to write over 60 works, including novels, short stories, plays, and essays, covering a wide range of topics and themes. Despite her literary accomplishments, Colette's personal life was not without controversy. She was married to the much older writer Henry Gauthier-Villars, who controlled her early career and took credit for her work. It was not until 1920, when she left him, that she began to receive the recognition she deserved as an author in her own right. This caricature is a testament to Colette's enduring legacy as a celebrated French writer and a symbol of the Parisienne spirit. The vibrant colors and lively brushstrokes capture the essence of her personality and the energy of the city she called home.
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