Jules Renard DRANER (1833-1926) Costume models for La Vie Parisienne (4) and La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein (10): 14 gouaches of which 13 on tracing paper pasted on paper. Titled lower right. 25,5 x 17,5 cm and 30 x 21,5 cm each We find for La Vie Parisienne : - General Malaga de Porto Ricco interpreted by Lassouche - Prince Adhémar de Manchabal played by Jules Brasseur - The diplomat played by Jules Brasseur - The Swiss Admiral played by Gil-Pèrès We find for the Grand Duchess of Gerolstein : - Prince Paul played by Grenier (2) - Baron Grog played by G. Baron - Ladies in waiting - Baron Puch played by Kopp - Madame Schneider - Vanda played by Mlle Garait - Private Fritz played by Dupuis (2) - General Boum played by Couder

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