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Ah! You want to meddle with the press, cartoon ridiculing King Louis-Philippe
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Ah! You want to meddle with the press, cartoon ridiculing King Louis-Philippe
XJF741265 Ah! You want to meddle with the press, cartoon ridiculing King Louis-Philippe, from La Caricature, 3 October, 1833 (litho) (see also 162355) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Philippe (1773-1850) King of the French (1830-48); portrayed with his trademark umbrella about to be crushed in a printing press; precursor of the caricature of the following year, 1834 (162355); although Louis-Phillippe had been called the Citizen King at the start of his reign and the Charter of 1830 which he had sworn to uphold stated that censorship would never be reestablished, his regime became increasingly hostile to criticism from the press, culminating in the reestablishment of censorship in 1835; two journals, La Caricature (1830) and Le Charivari (1832) were founded by the French journalist, Charles Philipon; these contained cartoons highly critical of politics and government in France. ); French, out of copyright
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Censorship Criticism Critique Freedom Lampooning Liberty Louis Philippe Ridicule Umbrella
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The print titled "Ah! You want to meddle with the press" is a powerful and satirical cartoon created by Honore Daumier in 1833. The artwork depicts King Louis-Philippe, known as the Citizen King, facing the consequences of his actions against freedom of speech and press. In this caricature, Louis-Philippe is portrayed with his iconic umbrella, symbolizing his attempts to shield himself from criticism. However, he finds himself trapped within a printing press, representing the power of journalism and public opinion. The image captures the irony of a ruler who promised liberty but ended up suppressing it. During Louis-Philippe's reign (1830-1848), censorship became increasingly prevalent despite initial promises to uphold freedom of expression. This led to the establishment of journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari by Charles Philipon, which openly criticized politics and government in France through cartoons. Daumier's work serves as a precursor to future caricatures that would further expose Louis-Philippe's regime in 1834. It highlights how even those in positions of power can be held accountable through satire and public scrutiny. This print not only showcases Daumier's artistic talent but also reflects an important period in French history when freedom of speech was under threat. It reminds us that no matter how powerful or untouchable someone may seem, they are still susceptible to being ridiculed when their actions contradict their promises.
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