Via Agence Eureka.
I almost just passed out when I saw this drawing of Marie Dorval, who just so happens to have been the mistress of Alfred de Vigny and the star of his play, Chatterton, which I’m currently translating. This picture isn’t doing her any favors, by the way…
Marie Dorval (a famous actress, also known for her love affair with poet Alfred deVigny).
Portrait by Léon Noël, from L’Artiste, plates, vol 1-2. Paris, 1845.
Via archive.org.
Vintage French hat illustration, via Robert L. Peters.
If you don’t know Jon Carling and his awesome illustrations, you should. Many incorporate awesome creature hybrids like this lady bug owl.
Visit his Tumblr page HERE, and click the image above to be transported to his Flickr page.
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