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Caricature of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti
Caricature of Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte de Mirabeau, with yo-yo (emigrette) and regiment of hussars in black and yellow uniforms. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903
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Allemagne Andre Aristocrat Boniface Dadresse Emigre Hussars Jeux Mirabeau Reactionary Regiment Rene Riqueti Skill Vicomte Yo Yo Games
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Andre Boniface Louis Riqueti, Vicomte de Mirabeau, is depicted in this vibrant and humorous caricature from the early 20th century. The Vicomte, a prominent French aristocrat and political figure during the French Revolution, is shown here in an unexpected setting, engaged in the playful activity of yo-yo playing with an emigrette, a term used to describe French emigrants who had fled the country during the revolution. Mirabeau is dressed in the uniform of a Hussar regiment, known for their agility and daring, adding to the amusing contrast of the image. The regiment's colors of black and yellow are prominently displayed. This caricature is taken from Henry Rene Allemagne's "Sports et Jeux d'Adresse" (Sports and Games of Skill), published by Librairie Hachette in Paris in 1903. Allemagne's collection showcased various games and pastimes, and this image of Mirabeau with a yo-yo and an emigrette adds an element of entertainment and lightheartedness to the series. The Vicomte's reactionary stance during the revolution and his subsequent emigration make this caricature a fascinating representation of the complex political landscape of the time. The lithograph's intricate details and vivid colors bring the scene to life, making it a captivating and visually engaging piece of historical art.
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