Created on 2024-01-27

This is a historical illustration depicting what appears to be a bustling waterfront city scene. It prominently features a man with a top hat and coat, holding a chain linked to a large bear beside him. The bear has patches of fur missing and seems to be muzzled as well. In the background, there is a bridge with several arches crossing a body of water, and buildings that suggest a cityscape. There is text on the right side of the image that reads "Les Vieilles Histoires, Poésies de Jean Goudezki, mises en musique par Désiré Dihau, G. Ondet éditeur, 8.31.F St.Denis, à Paris, Prix: 12?" The text indicates that this image is likely the cover for a collection of poems by Jean Goudezki, set to music by Désiré Dihau, with G. Ondet as the publisher. The price is listed as 12?. The bottom left contains some legal text: "Tous droits d'exécution, traduction et reproduction réservés," which translates to "All rights of performance, translation and reproduction reserved." The overall style of the illustration has a sketched, hand-drawn quality with a limited color palette, giving it a vintage or antique appearance.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image appears to be the cover art for a music publication titled "Les Vieilles Histoires" (The Old Stories), featuring poems by Jean Goudezki set to music by Desire Dihau. The cover illustration depicts a well-dressed, older gentleman standing on a snowy landscape with a bridge and cityscape in the background. In the foreground, there is a large, feathered creature, possibly a swan or goose, that appears to be on the ground or walking. The illustration has a nostalgic, atmospheric quality with its muted color palette.