Emile Combes Collection

La Séparation des Églises et de l'État (Separation of the Churches and the State), 1905. Creator: Anonymous
La Separation des Eglises et de l'Etat (Separation of the Churches and the State), 1905. Private Collection

Jean Jaurès (1859-1914), à la tribune de la Chambre des députés, 1903. Creator: Jean Veber
Jean Jaures (1859-1914), a la tribune de la Chambre des deputes, 1903

The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786394 The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of an angel)

Caricature of French Prime Minister Emile Combes as Attila the Hun. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796366 Caricature of French Prime Minister Emile Combes as Attila the Hun. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796085 Emile Combes attempting to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

Good people, be careful of what you say (colour litho)
2795897 Good people, be careful of what you say (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good people, be careful of what you say)

Scuffles at the inauguration of a statue of the philosopher Ernest Renan at Treguier, Brittany (colour litho)
2795763 Scuffles at the inauguration of a statue of the philosopher Ernest Renan at Treguier, Brittany (colour litho) by French School

Combes and Clemenceau. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786505 Combes and Clemenceau. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combes and Clemenceau)

Caricature of French politicians Emile Combes and Alexandre Millerand. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785950 Caricature of French politicians Emile Combes and Alexandre Millerand. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre

French politicians Henri Brisson and Emile Combes. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786300 French politicians Henri Brisson and Emile Combes. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emile Combes, French politician. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786233 Emile Combes, French politician. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Combes, French politician)

Duel between French Prime Minister Emile Combes and a cardinal. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796188 Duel between French Prime Minister Emile Combes and a cardinal. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School

New ministers of the French Government (engraving)
2789454 New ministers of the French Government (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New ministers of the French Government)

Caricature of French journalist and politician Henry Maret and Prime Minister Emile Combes. (colour litho)
2796402 Caricature of French journalist and politician Henry Maret and Prime Minister Emile Combes. (colour litho) by Leandre

Le cake-walk officiel (colour litho)
3622498 Le cake-walk officiel (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le cake-walk officiel. Illustration from Le Rire, 1902.); © Look and Learn

Satire on Frances abandonment of Alsace to Germany. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796343 Satire on Frances abandonment of Alsace to Germany. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the ministry of the new Prime Minister of France, Emile Combes (litho)
2795618 Members of the ministry of the new Prime Minister of France, Emile Combes (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the ministry of Emile Combes)

French politician Emile Combes and author Jean Lorrain. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785967 French politician Emile Combes and author Jean Lorrain. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Combes, c1893. Artist: Aaron Gerschel
Combes, c1893. Emile Justin Louis Combes (1835-1921), French statesman. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

Emile Combes, French politician, 20th century. Artist: Orens Denizard
Emile Combes, French politician, 20th century. Combes (1835-1921) was Prime Minister of France from 1902-1905. An anti-clericalist and a Freemason

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"Emile Combes: The Rise and Fall of a Controversial Figure" In the vibrant pages of Le Rire, Emile Combes emerges as a central character in the political theater of his time. This collection of illustrations captures the essence of his tumultuous journey, from angelic beginnings to an eventual fall from grace. The first image portrays him as an angel, symbolizing hope and purity. However, as we delve deeper into the caricatures, we witness a transformation. In one illustration, he is depicted as Attila the Hun, highlighting his ruthless approach to governance. Combes' attempts at maintaining order are evident in another drawing where he struggles to keep Camille Pelletan and Maurice Rouvier apart. The tension between these figures reflects the challenges faced by Combes during his tenure. A cautionary message resonates through "Good people, be careful of what you say. " It serves as a reminder that even those in power must exercise restraint when wielding their influence. Scuffles erupt during the inauguration of Ernest Renan's statue in Brittany—a testament to Combes' divisive policies that sparked unrest among different factions within society. His relationship with Georges Clemenceau is captured in yet another illustration—an alliance that shaped French politics during this era. Together they navigated treacherous waters while pursuing their respective agendas. Caricatures featuring Alexandre Millerand and Henri Brisson further emphasize Combes' complex relationships with fellow politicians who either supported or opposed his controversial actions. As we explore these captivating images, it becomes clear that Emile Combes was not immune to controversy himself. A duel between him and a cardinal underscores deep-seated conflicts arising from religious tensions within France at that time. The engravings showcasing new ministers highlight changes within the French government under Combes' leadership—a period marked by significant shifts in policy and personnel appointments. Finally, we encounter Henry Maret alongside Prime Minister Emile Combes, their caricatures reflecting the intertwining worlds of journalism and politics.