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Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
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Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101402 Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les dessous de la ville de Paris. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 18 February 1906.); © Look and Learn
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Attic Banker Beggar Begging Comical Comparison Contrast Fortune Hardship Le Pele Mele Mendicant Misery Rich Safe Tramp Vagabond Wealthy Entertaining
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This vibrant and comical lithograph titled "Les dessous de la ville de Paris" takes us on a humorous journey through the contrasting worlds of fortune and poverty in early 20th century Paris. Created by Benjamin Rabier, this illustration was originally featured in the satirical magazine Le Pele-Mele on February 18,1906. The image captures the stark contrast between the opulent lives of the wealthy and the destitution faced by those less fortunate. In one scene, we see a well-dressed banker comfortably seated in his luxurious home, surrounded by wealth and comfort. Meanwhile, just above him in the attic resides a beggar with tattered clothes and an empty bowl. Rabier's clever use of satire highlights not only the vast disparity between social classes but also pokes fun at societal norms. The cartoon-like style adds to its entertaining appeal while delivering a scathing critique of housing inequality during that era. Through this artwork, Rabier invites viewers to reflect upon issues such as hardship, wealth distribution, and social injustice that continue to resonate today. It serves as a reminder that even within bustling cities like Paris, there exists an unseen world beneath its glamorous surface. This colourful lithograph is both amusing and thought-provoking; it encapsulates an era where laughter coexisted with misery and offers us insight into French culture during that time period.
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