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The Great Abuse (engraving)
972698 The Great Abuse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Abuse. Cartoon showing a woman of the people burdened with a nun and an aristocrat Illustration for La Revolution 1789-1882 by Charles D Hericault (D Dumoulin, 1883).); © Look and Learn
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Abuse Aristocratic Artistocrat Burdened Grief Grievance Grieving Hardship Inequality Injustice Mouring Mournful Oppression Working Class French Revolution Imam Monumument Mourning Religious Orders Religious Role Societies Stone Church
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This print captures "The Great Abuse (engraving)" by the French School in the 19th century. The artwork, part of a private collection, depicts a powerful allegory showcasing the struggles faced by women and the working class during the French Revolution. In this satirical cartoon, a woman from the lower classes is burdened with carrying both a nun and an aristocrat on her back. Symbolizing oppression and inequality, this image highlights the grievances faced by society at that time. The artist skillfully portrays the hardship endured by those who were marginalized while also critiquing religious orders and their role in perpetuating social injustice. With its scathing satire and mournful undertones, "The Great Abuse" serves as a poignant reminder of France's tumultuous history during this period. The stone church monument depicted in the background adds to its architectural beauty while emphasizing how societal structures can contribute to these injustices. Through this thought-provoking artwork, viewers are invited to reflect upon themes of power dynamics, politics, religion, and social inequality that continue to resonate today. Bridgeman Images has expertly preserved this piece of art history for us all to appreciate and learn from.
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