Pierre-Numa Bassaget, called Numa

Pierre-Numa Bassaget, known as Numa, was a French artist who lived a short but prolific life from 1830 to 1854. His work often depicted scenes of everyday life, particularly focusing on fashion and social gatherings. Numa's drawings are characterized by a delicate and precise line, capturing the details of clothing and hairstyles popular in the mid-19th century. He was a skilled draftsman, as seen in the intricate details of his drawings, which often capture the textures of fabrics and the expressions of his subjects. While not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Numa’s work offers valuable insight into the fashion and social customs of his time.