Antique Print-GENERAL-VINOY-PARIS-COMMUNE-CARICATURE-Barousse-1871

Antique Print-GENERAL-VINOY-PARIS-COMMUNE-CARICATURE-Barousse-1871

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‘LES HOMMES POLITIQUES/LE GENERAL VINOY/LA LEVEE DE L’ETAT DE SIEGE.’

– A satirical caricature of General Joseph Vinoy, depicted in an exaggerated and humorous manner as he is being ejected from a platform labeled “Paris” by a figure representing the revolutionary Commune. The general, known for his opposition to the Paris Commune, is humorously portrayed as being kicked off the stage of political power. His facial expression and the action emphasize the conflict between military authority and the revolutionaries. The bold use of colors, particularly the red flag, reinforces the political tension.

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Description

Medium: Lithograph, hand-colored on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 27.2 x 35.7 cm (10.71 x 14.06 inch). Image size: 27.2 x 35.7 cm. (10.71 x 14.06 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing, minor creasing, colors still vibrant. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

GENERAL VINOY, PARIS COMMUNE, POLITICAL SATIRE, FRENCH HISTORY, CARICATURE, REVOLUTION, MILITARY, 19TH-CENTURY FRANCE | EXPO-503 (SATIRE)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Musee Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris.

Reference: Inventory Number: Musee Carnavalet – QB.151564.

Biography engraver: Barousse was an active French lithographer known for his political and satirical prints, particularly during the turbulent years of the Franco-Prussian War and Paris Commune. His works often depicted members of the French government and revolutionary movements.

Additional information

Dimensions 35 × 27 × 1 cm

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