Created on 2024-11-13

This is a black and white illustration that features an anthropomorphic donkey standing upright in an elegant human-like pose. The donkey character is dressed in a very sophisticated manner, wearing a top hat, a suit with a vest, and checkered trousers. It holds a small card (possibly a visiting card or carte de visite, given the context of the text) in one hand and a handkerchief or a piece of cloth in the other. The donkey also sports a boutonniere on its lapel, and there's a cigarette or cigar hanging from its mouth. In the background, there's a checkered floor, a balustrade, and a draped curtain, reinforcing the classy and formal setting. To the right, a small stone sculpture of a donkey's head can be seen, possibly serving as a decorative element on the balustrade. Below the illustration, text states, "EVERY DONKEY HAS HIS CARTE DE VISITE NOW. No. 4". This likely alludes to a satirical message about social norms of the time when the carte de visite, a type of small photographic portrait, became popular and mass-produced, suggesting that even those considered 'donkeys' (a term sometimes used to denote foolishness or stubbornness) were keeping up with this social trend. The artwork features a signature that reads "ROCK & Co LONDON" which may indicate the publisher or the creator of the illustration.

Created on 2024-11-14

The image depicts a caricature of a donkey dressed in formal attire, such as a top hat and suit. The donkey is shown holding a card, which suggests the title "Every donkey has his carte de visite now." This appears to be a satirical commentary on the trend of having one's portrait or "carte de visite" produced, which was popular in the late 19th century. The image is rendered in a black and white engraving style, and the background includes decorative architectural elements, suggesting an indoor, upper-class setting.

Created on 2024-11-21

The image is a satirical cartoon, likely from the 18th or 19th century, depicting a donkey in human attire, holding a playing card and a handkerchief. The donkey is dressed in a top hat, waistcoat, and trousers, with a bird perched on its shoulder. The background features a checkered floor and a wall with a curtain, suggesting an indoor setting. The text at the bottom of the image reads, "EVERY DONKEY HAS HIS CARTE DE VISITE NOW," which is a play on words referencing the French phrase "carte de visite," meaning a visiting card, and the idea that every donkey has its own visiting card, implying that even animals can have their own identity and social standing. Overall, the image is a humorous commentary on the idea that even the most unlikely creatures can have their own sense of self-importance and social status.