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Congressional ju-jitsu. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
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Congressional ju-jitsu. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786239 Congressional ju-jitsu. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Braun, Ludwig (1836-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congressional ju-jitsu. French political satire showing politicians Henri Brisson and Armand Fallieres wrestling in Japanese costume. Illustration for Le Rire, 20 January 1906.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23130134
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Argument Armand Fallieres Behaviour Henri Brisson Le Rire Parliament Third Republic Unruly Wrestling Brawl Brawling Caricatures Fighting Conflict Ju Jitsu
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This colorful lithograph captures a moment of political chaos and humor in the French Parliament during the Third Republic. Titled "Congressional ju-jitsu" it was originally published as an illustration for Le Rire, a popular satirical magazine, on January 20th, 1906. In this comical scene, politicians Henri Brisson and Armand Fallieres are depicted wrestling each other while dressed in Japanese costumes. The exaggerated caricatures highlight their unruly behavior and intense argumentative nature. The cartoonish style adds to the overall amusing tone of the artwork. The artist Ludwig Braun skillfully uses satire to comment on the confrontational nature of politics at that time. Through this satirical representation, he mocks not only these specific politicians but also highlights broader themes such as conflict and power struggles within French politics. The image showcases a battle between two strong-willed individuals who fight against each other with words rather than physical force. It symbolizes the clash of ideas and ideologies that often occur within parliamentary debates. Overall, this satirical drawing provides a scathing commentary on French politics during that era while entertaining viewers with its humorous depiction of politicians engaging in a theatrical wrestling match.
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