Everyone Will Have It
1906
Fernand Gottlob’s 1906 illustration captures a hilarious slice of Belle Époque relationship drama with sharp, sketchy lines. A fashionable woman, draped in an extravagant fur stole and sporting a massive hat, glares at her companion who is burdened with wrapped packages. The French caption at the bottom reveals the punchline: she accuses him of spending all his money without buying her a gift, to which he cheekily replies, 'Don't worry, my wallet isn't empty.' As a star illustrator for satirical magazines like *Le Rire*, Gottlob was a master at poking fun at the vanity and consumerism of Parisian high society.
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