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Cover of "The Grelot", Satirical in Colours
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Cover of "The Grelot", Satirical in Colours
ICA4922925 Cover of " The Grelot", Satirical in Colours, 1884_9_21: The meeting of the 3 emperors - They cry like three calves thinking about the countless quantity of their subjects who do not have to eat every day - Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria, Monarchy - Cow, William I, Francois Joseph I of Austria, Alexander III, Calf - Illustration by Alfred The Little One (1841-1909) by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); (add.info.: Cover of " The Grelot", Satirical in Colours, 1884_9_21: The meeting of the 3 emperors - They cry like three calves thinking about the countless quantity of their subjects who do not have to eat every day - Russia, Germany Prussia, Austria, Monarchy - Cow, William I, Francois Joseph I of Austria, Alexander III, Calf - Illustration by Alfred The Small (1841-1909)); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright
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Alexander Iii 3 1845 1894 Animalization Drop Encounter Equity Feast Francois Joseph I 1830 1916 Hunger International Relations Le Petit Alfred 1841 1909 Misery Pauper William I Of Germany 1797 1888 A Journal Austria Austrian Austrians Caricadoc Journalism Newspapers Prussia Prussian
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The print captures the cover of "The Grelot", a satirical publication from 1884. The illustration by Alfred The Little One depicts a meeting of three emperors - William I of Germany, Francois Joseph I of Austria, and Alexander III of Russia. In a comical twist, the emperors are portrayed as crying calves, symbolizing their concern for the countless subjects who struggle to have enough food to eat every day. This satirical artwork reflects the social and economic disparities prevalent in Europe during the 19th century. It highlights the stark contrast between the opulent lifestyles enjoyed by monarchs and the poverty experienced by large sections of their populations. The image also underscores international relations at that time, with Russia, Germany (including Prussia), and Austria being major players on the European stage. Through this caricatured portrayal, artist Alfred The Little One brings attention to issues such as hunger, misery, and inequality faced by ordinary people across Europe. By using animal imagery like cows and calves to represent kings and subjects respectively, he emphasizes both power dynamics within monarchies and human suffering. "The Grelot" cover serves as a powerful visual commentary on societal conditions during that era while employing satire to provoke thought about these pressing issues. This historical artifact offers us insight into not only artistic techniques but also political climate and public sentiment surrounding matters related to poverty and governance in late 19th-century Europe.
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