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Cartoon, How Many Lumps? WW1
Cartoon, How many lumps? The French comic actress Cecile Sorel serves her guests, including a bearded man who has been fighting in the war. On the left sits the French philosopher Voltaire. Date: 1917
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Afternoon Aristocratic Bearded Butler Cecile Civilisation Civilised Comtesse Countess Guest Guests Hostess Lumps Philosopher Rich Salon Satire Satirical Segur Servant Servants Serve Serving Sorel Sugar Tray Voltaire Waiter
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In this and satirical cartoon from 1917, titled "How Many Lumps? WW1," we find renowned French comic actress Cecile Sorel playing the gracious hostess in her elegant salon. Amidst her distinguished guests, a bearded man in a blue uniform sits, having returned from the battlefields of the First World War. The philosopher Voltaire, with his iconic white wig and glasses, is also present, adding an air of intellectual sophistication to the scene. As Cecile Sorel pours tea for her guests, she asks the bearded soldier, "How many lumps, monsieur?" - a seemingly trivial question that highlights the stark contrast between the civilized world of afternoon tea and the brutal realities of wartime. The soldier, still bearing the scars of war, looks thoughtfully at his cup before answering. This cartoon, published in a magazine during the height of World War I, offers a poignant commentary on the class divide and the resilience of civilisation in the face of war. The presence of servants, including a waiter and a butler, underscores the aristocratic setting, while the inclusion of Voltaire adds a historical and intellectual dimension to the image. The satirical tone of the cartoon invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of wartime society and the enduring power of civilised traditions, even in the most challenging of times. This evocative and thought-provoking cartoon, featuring the iconic figures of Cecile Sorel, Voltaire, and the unnamed soldier, is a testament to the rich and complex history of the early 20th century. It invites us to ponder the role of art and satire in reflecting and commenting on the social and historical contexts of their time.
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