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Monkeys gathering coins dropped by a pig (colour litho)
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Monkeys gathering coins dropped by a pig (colour litho)
3094375 Monkeys gathering coins dropped by a pig (colour litho) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys gathering coins dropped by a pig. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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Anthropmorphic Anthropomorhic Anthropomorphic Anthropomorphism Bags Bizarre Caps Cash Chimp Chimpanzee Chimpanzees Chimps Cigarette Coin Coins Collecting Dressed Dropped Dropping Falling Macacques Monkey Monkeyl Monkeys Pigs Pocket Pockets Primate Primates Rich Surreal Towns Wealthy
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This print captures a surreal scene of monkeys gathering coins dropped by a pig. The color lithograph, taken by an anonymous French photographer in the 20th century, showcases anthropomorphic animals engaging in a bizarre and satirical act. Dressed in clothes reminiscent of townsfolk from that era, the chimpanzees are seen collecting the fallen coins with great enthusiasm. The image is filled with rich details - from the smoke emanating from one monkey's cigarette to the newspapers scattered on the ground. This whimsical composition combines elements of comedy and social commentary as it depicts poverty-stricken monkeys striving to collect wealth dropped by a seemingly oblivious pig. The postcard-like quality adds to its charm, evoking nostalgia for early 20th-century aesthetics. The artist's skillful use of colors and textures brings this satirical cartoon to life, making it both visually striking and thought-provoking. Through this unique artwork, we are invited into a world where animals take on human characteristics while commenting on societal issues such as wealth disparity and greed. It serves as a reminder that even in our wildest imaginations, there lies truth waiting to be discovered. This intriguing piece belongs to a private collection but is made available for public appreciation through Fine Art Finder courtesy of Bridgeman Images.
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