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Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870
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Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870
XIR191466 Caricature of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) from L Eclipse, February 1870 (coloured engraving) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: President of the Third Republic; satire of the parliamentary systme; ); French, out of copyright
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This vibrant and satirical print captures the essence of Adolphe Thiers, a prominent French politician and journalist of the 19th century. Created by Andre Gill in February 1870 for L Eclipse magazine, this coloured engraving showcases Thiers as a caricatured figure within an allegory of France. Thiers, who served as President of the Third Republic during a tumultuous period in French history, is depicted with exaggerated features that highlight his role in the parliamentary system. The artist's clever use of symbolism includes a chicken or cockerel representing France itself, suggesting both fragility and pride. The image serves as biting satire on the state of politics at that time. Through this artwork, Gill conveys his critical view on the shortcomings and complexities of the parliamentary system under Thiers' leadership. The bold colors and intricate details bring to life this political commentary from over a century ago. Now housed at Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, this print offers us a glimpse into historical events through artistic expression. It reminds us how art can be used to convey powerful messages about society and politics while showcasing Gill's talent for capturing character through caricature.
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