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Concierge et mendiant (colour litho)
3097782 Concierge et mendiant (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concierge et mendiant. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 17 January 1904.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25174770
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Annoyed Annoying Beggar Begging Comical Concierge Listening Mendicant Noise Nuisance Pianist Piano Singer Singing Song Tramp Vagabond
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Concierge et mendiant (colour litho) captures a whimsical moment in Benjamin Rabier's satirical illustration for Le Pele-Mele. This comical and amusing print, now part of a private collection, showcases the artist's talent for combining humor with social commentary. In this scene, we see a poor and annoyed musician playing the piano while singing his heart out. His musical instrument becomes both his source of joy and frustration as he tries to drown out the annoying nuisance caused by a beggar woman listening nearby. The contrast between their situations is evident - one struggling to make ends meet through music, while the other finds amusement in tormenting him. Rabier's clever use of satire shines through as he pokes fun at societal norms and stereotypes prevalent in early 20th-century France. The concierge, symbolizing authority and order, is depicted as an exasperated figure trying to maintain control amidst chaos. Meanwhile, the mendicant represents poverty and vagabondage but also challenges traditional notions of class boundaries. Through this satirical drawing, Rabier invites us to reflect on our own perceptions of wealth, status, and power dynamics within society. With its vibrant colors and lively composition, Concierge et mendiant serves as a reminder that even in times of hardship or annoyance, there is always room for laughter.
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