L'Album Front Cover Illustration

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L'Album Front Cover Illustration

A front cover illustration from L'Album Les Maitres De La Caricature, The Masters Of Caricature Album. The image shows a young, red haired lady, lying on her front, almost seductively, dangling some long strings, at the end of which hangs an assortment of various masks of men's faces. Date: circa 1901

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Assortment Dangling Faces Francois Haired Hangs Issue Lalbum Lucien Lying Maitres Marie Masks Masters Mens Métivet Seductively Strings 1901

EDITORS COMMENTS
This front cover illustration is taken from the prestigious album, 'Les Maitres De La Caricature,' or The Masters of Caricature, published circa 1901. The image showcases a young, red-haired woman lying seductively on the ground, her long, flowing locks cascading around her. In her hands, she dangles a series of long strings, each ending in an assortment of intricately detailed masks, each one bearing the visage of various men. The artist behind this masterpiece is Lucien Marie François Metivet, a renowned French caricaturist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Metivet was known for his wit and satirical commentary, often using his art to poke fun at the social and political elite of his time. The woman in this illustration is not only an allure, but also a symbol of power and control. By holding the masks, she represents the ability to manipulate and transform the identities of those around her. The masks themselves are a reflection of the many faces of men in society, highlighting the diversity and complexity of human nature. The June issue of 'Les Maitres De La Caricature' featuring this illustration would have been a highly anticipated release, with collectors and art enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the latest creations from the masterful Metivet. Today, this illustration remains a testament to the artistic brilliance and cultural significance of the caricature genre during the Belle Époque era.

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