A fun paper game from the late 19th century, "The Four Vagabonds" involves assembling a single character from four grotesque figures printed on cardboard. Each half of the vagabond, drawn in a caricature style, can be combined with another to form a complete character. The aim is to recreate the original figure or to imagine new, absurd characters by mixing the pieces. The game was sold in a simple envelope, with printed instructions. It's a fine example of the visual humor popular at the time, influenced by newspaper caricatures.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 11×7cm ✦ Condition: Very good condition, slight signs of age ✦ Contents: Complete with 4 character cards, solution sheet and instruction envelope
An original and humorous graphic game, representative of the playful and satirical world of the Belle Époque.
