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Plusieurs Araignees dans le Plafond, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
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Plusieurs Araignees dans le Plafond, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504406 Plusieurs Araignees dans le Plafond, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique, pub.1933 (colour litho) by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); (add.info.: Caricature et complainte d Alfred Le Petit, parues dans Le Grelot en 1883; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
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Commentary French History French Politics French Republic Grotesque Nose Political Satire Republic Spiders Third Republic Verse
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This vibrant and intriguing print titled "Plusieurs Araignees dans le Plafond" captures the essence of political satire in 19th-century France. Created by Alfred Le Petit, a renowned caricaturist of his time, this piece was originally published in the satirical magazine Le Grelot in 1883. The image portrays a man standing beneath a ceiling infested with spiders, symbolizing the corruption and hidden agendas within French politics during the Third Republic. With a sword in hand, he seems ready to combat these arachnid-like figures that represent deceit and manipulation. Le Petit's artistic style is evident through his use of bold colors and exaggerated features. The grotesque nature of the man's face, particularly his prominent nose, adds an element of humor to this otherwise serious commentary on French history. Accompanying the illustration are verses written by Le Petit himself. These poetic lines further emphasize his critique on the state of affairs during that period. Through clever wordplay and biting satire, he sheds light on the flaws within the republic system. As part of "Histoire de la Troisieme Republique". Vol. I: L'Histoire Politique (published in 1933), this color lithograph showcases not only Le Petit's talent but also serves as a historical artifact reflecting French society at that time. Displayed proudly among other fine art prints from Bridgeman Images' Stapleton Collection, this piece invites viewers to delve into its intricate details while
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