Histoire comique et naturelle des animaux
J. Rueff · 1907–1908 · 31 issues
About the series
A charmingly absurd French comic series from the early 1900s, Histoire comique et naturelle des animaux (1907–1908) is a 31-issue run published by J. Rueff. Created and illustrated entirely by Benjamin Rabier, it blends natural history with playful, often silly humor, anthropomorphizing its animal cast into witty, slapstick scenarios. The series stands as a delightful and pioneering work of French comic art, showcasing Rabier’s distinctive, clean-line style and his deep affection for the absurdities of the animal kingdom.