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Carnival costumes, a gunner suit for Napoleon III, the Republican cap for Duvernois
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Carnival costumes, a gunner suit for Napoleon III, the Republican cap for Duvernois
LSE4320002 Carnival costumes, a gunner suit for Napoleon III, the Republican cap for Duvernois, a hangmans costume for Bismarck... Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, January 28, 1872, Paris. by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival costumes, a gunner suit for Napoleon III, the Republican cap for Duvernois, a hangmans costume for Bismarck... Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, January 28, 1872, Paris.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23729846
© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Bismarck Otto Von 1815 1898 A Journal Prussia Prussian
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This print captures a moment in history when the world of politics collided with the vibrant energy of carnival celebrations. Taken by Leonard de Selva, this image showcases an engraving from "L Eclipse" by Gill, published on January 28,1872, in Paris. The costumes depicted here are not your typical carnival attire. They represent powerful figures and political events that defined the era. On one side stands a gunner suit for Napoleon III, symbolizing his military prowess and influence as Emperor of France. Opposite him is Duvernois wearing a Republican cap, representing the growing movement towards democracy in France during this time. However, it is the inclusion of Bismarck's hangman's costume that adds intrigue to this composition. Otto von Bismarck was a prominent Prussian statesman who played a significant role in German unification and subsequent conflicts with France. The costume alludes to tensions between Prussia and France during this period. Through its clever caricature style and attention to detail, this print offers us a glimpse into both political satire and cultural expression during Carnival season in 19th-century Paris. It serves as a reminder that even amidst serious political turmoil, people found ways to express their opinions through artful forms like these elaborate costumes.
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