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Cartoon entitled Les Grands Moyens, from L Assiette au Beurre
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Cartoon entitled Les Grands Moyens, from L Assiette au Beurre
CHT167819 Cartoon entitled Les Grands Moyens, from L Assiette au Beurre, 1906 (colour litho) by Delannoy, Aristide (1874-1911); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; (add.info.: And if the government has recently requisitioned your fields and your livestock, it was to make an inventory which means you re stealing from yourselves! ; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23366378
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The cartoon entitled "Les Grands Moyens" captures the satirical essence of early 20th-century French society. Created by Aristide Delannoy in 1906, this colorful lithograph was featured in L'Assiette au Beurre, a renowned French satirical journal. The image portrays a scene filled with religious fervor and political commentary. In the foreground, an angry congregation is depicted, their faces contorted with rage and emotion. Dressed in traditional robes and wearing glasses that symbolize wisdom or authority, several priests stand on a pulpit preaching to the laity. The cartoon suggests that these clergymen are using their positions of power to exploit the people they should be serving. The caption accompanying the image adds another layer of irony to the scene. It states that if the government has requisitioned fields and livestock from its citizens for inventory purposes, it implies that individuals are essentially stealing from themselves. This biting criticism highlights societal hypocrisy and questions whether those in power truly have the best interests of their constituents at heart. Delannoy's caricature skillfully combines elements of religion, politics, and social commentary prevalent during France's Belle Époque era. By portraying religious orders as angry figures consumed by their own desires rather than spiritual enlightenment, he exposes flaws within both church institutions and broader society. This thought-provoking print serves as a reminder that even seemingly virtuous entities can succumb to greed and corruption—a timeless message still relevant today.
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