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Une visite au Vesuve (colour litho)
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Une visite au Vesuve (colour litho)
3097823 Une visite au Vesuve (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une visite au Vesuve. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 20 November 1904.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25165610
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Airborne Comical Erupting Eruption Mother In Law Tourism Tourists Vesuvius Visiting Volcanic Volcano
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Une visite au Vesuve (colour litho) captures the whimsical and satirical essence of a comical adventure to Mount Vesuvius. This humorous print, created by Benjamin Rabier in 1904, showcases a group of tourists embarking on an airborne journey to witness the erupting volcano. In this delightful scene, we see women dressed in elegant attire alongside a man, all floating above the volcanic landscape with expressions of both awe and amusement. The cartoon-like style adds to the light-hearted nature of the image, while also providing social commentary through satire. Rabier's clever depiction pokes fun at various aspects of tourism and French culture. From caricatures representing different European nations to subtle jabs at familial relationships like a mother-in-law joining the excursion, every detail contributes to the overall comedic effect. The vibrant colors used in this lithograph bring life and energy to each character as they soar through the air towards their destination. It is evident that Rabier's intention was not only to entertain but also to offer a scathing satire on society's fascination with visiting natural wonders for amusement. This print serves as an amusing reminder that even in moments of danger or chaos, humor can be found. "Une visite au Vesuve (colour litho)" invites us into a world where laughter prevails amidst eruptions and flying tourists – truly capturing the essence of comic relief.
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