Le Royal and Chocolat Poulain, Ox and Frog Card · Carlson Fable Collection

Title: Le Royal and Chocolat Poulain, Ox and Frog Card
Description: 1896? 1 French card picturing OF in a human scene of a boy smoking a cigar just as a tycoon does. Chocolat de la Havane is advertised on the verso, available at pharmacies. €2.99 from loccaz through Ebay, Jan., '23.

I am not sure that I understand this scene, perhaps along the Seine. The image of the strutting tycoon is delightful; I am less sure how to read the "cadet" dwarf beside him! It was not easy to find the two matches for this card in the collection, both from different chocolate suppliers.
Date: 1896?
Source: €2.99 from loccaz through Ebay, Jan., '23.
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