30587083

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30587083

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Media ID 20631083

VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a vintage illustration with the title "La Belle et les Bêtes" which translates to "The Beauty and the Beasts. " The image depicts an elegantly dressed woman in what appears to be a luxurious fur coat, her expression somewhat aloof or contemplative. She has dark hair styled in bangs across her forehead, red cheeks, and lips that match the color accentuating her features. To her right is a monkey perched on some branches, looking at her intently with one paw raised as if gesturing towards something off-frame. Above them is a banner with French text saying "SOYEZ BON POUR LES ANIMAUX" which means "BE KIND TO ANIMALS. " This suggests an ironic juxtaposition between the woman's opulent fur attire and the message of animal kindness. At the bottom left corner of the image, there's additional French text that reads: "Les Singes: Quand donc, Madame, aurez-vous fait de votre belle fourrure avec notre frère?" This roughly translates to: "The Monkeys: When will you make your beautiful fur out of our brother?" The overall tone of this piece seems satirical; it contrasts high fashion derived from animals with a call for compassion towards them. The monkeys' dialogue implies criticism of using animal pelts for clothing—a social commentary on vanity and animal rights possibly relevant during the time it was created.

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