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Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres and Emile Combes wait by the fireplace to surprise Santa. 1905. (litho)
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Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres and Emile Combes wait by the fireplace to surprise Santa. 1905. (litho)
3666836 Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres and Emile Combes wait by the fireplace to surprise Santa. 1905. (litho) by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: In France, children leave out their shoes, clogs or socks in front of the fireplace, hoping Pere Noel will fill them to the brim with little presents, sweets, fruit, nuts;
Published in L Assiette au Beurre - No. 247 Dec 1905); Prismatic Pictures
Media ID 25191584
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In this charming lithograph from 1905, we see three prominent figures of French politics eagerly waiting by the fireplace to surprise Santa Claus. Georges Clemenceau, Armand Fallieres, and Emile Combes are depicted in a moment of childlike anticipation as they hide behind the hearth, their eyes sparkling with excitement. The scene captures a delightful tradition in France during that time period. Children would place their shoes or socks in front of the fireplace on Christmas Eve, hoping that Pere Noel (Santa Claus) would fill them with small presents, sweets, fruit, and nuts. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when such innocent customs brought joy to households across the country. Published in L'Assiette au Beurre magazine in December 1905, this illustration showcases not only the festive spirit of Christmas but also highlights the personalities involved. Clemenceau was known as "The Tiger" for his fierce political nature; Fallieres served as President of France from 1906 to 1913; and Combes was a notable anti-clerical politician. With its vibrant colors and detailed rendering, this vintage print transports us back to early twentieth-century France—a time when even influential statesmen could find delight in surprising Santa Claus. It serves as a reminder that no matter our position or responsibilities in life, there is always room for childlike wonderment during the holiday season.
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