L'Arithmétique Illustrée

A charming single-issue oddity from 1855, L'Arithmétique Illustrée is a satirical French comic published by the Bureau du Charivari that weds mathematics with caricature. Though its run was limited to a solitary installment, it stands as a curious artifact of 19th-century humor, demonstrating how even the driest subjects were fair game for the era’s illustrators and wits. Its significance lies in its early, playful fusion of educational content and comic art, offering a glimpse into the lighter side of the Charivari publishing house.