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Cartoon on the Panama scandal: "Virtue in vice: the inventor of the famous hole
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Cartoon on the Panama scandal: "Virtue in vice: the inventor of the famous hole
LSE4094915 Cartoon on the Panama scandal: " Virtue in vice: the inventor of the famous hole!" - Couv. " Le Grelot" of March 26, 1893. by Pepin, Edouard Guillaumin (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon on the Panama scandal: " Virtue in vice: the inventor of the famous hole!" - Couv. " Le Grelot" of March 26, 1893.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22292642
© Leonard de Selva / Bridgeman Images
Canal Central America Cornelius Drumont Eiffel Financial Scandal Gustave 1832 1923 Henri 1831 1913 Panama A Journal Hertz
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The caption for the print of "Cartoon on the Panama scandal: 'Virtue in vice: the inventor of the famous hole'" could be as follows: This intriguing print captures a cartoon from March 26,1893, featured on the cover of "Le Grelot" magazine. Created by Edouard Guillaumin Pepin (1842-1927), this French engraving delves into the infamous Panama scandal that shook both France and America during that time. Depicting a scene filled with caricatures and symbolism, this cartoon satirically portrays various key figures involved in the financial scandal. Among them are Ferdinand de Lesseps, Cornelius Herz, Gustave Eiffel, Emile Drumont, and others who played significant roles in Central American affairs. The central theme revolves around a clever play on words - "Virtue in vice: The inventor of the famous hole!". This phrase alludes to both moral corruption and literal excavation work related to building the Panama Canal. Through his artistic interpretation, Pepin highlights how individuals once seen as virtuous can succumb to temptation when faced with immense wealth and power. The artist's skillful use of humor serves as a commentary on human nature and its susceptibility to greed. As we gaze upon this image captured by Leonard de Selva's lens, we are transported back in time to an era marred by financial scandals but immortalized through art.
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