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Pierrot And The Banker Part 2
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Pierrot And The Banker Part 2
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, Pierrot grabs a safe and puts a black cat inside, upon arrival to the banker, he opens it up and received a fright when the cat leaps out at him, giving a diversion for the clown to take the wealth. Date: circa 1901
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Adolphe Arrival Banker Clown Diversion Fright Giving Grabs Illustrations Issue Lalbum Leaps Leon Maitres Opens Pantomime Pierrot Portraying Puts Received Safe Wealth Willette 1901
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Pierrot and the Banker Part 2" is a captivating and humorous illustration from the series "Les Maîtres de la Caricature," created by Adolphe Willette around the year 1901. This image is a continuation of an earlier scene where Pierrot, the sad and melancholic pantomime clown, devises a cunning plan to acquire wealth from a greedy banker. In this illustration, Pierrot is depicted with a determined expression as he grabs a large safe and places a black cat inside. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he covers the safe with a large cloth and sets off towards the banker's office. Upon arrival, the unsuspecting banker opens the cloth-covered safe, only to be startled when the black cat leaps out at him. The banker jumps back in fright, momentarily distracted, allowing Pierrot to seize the opportunity to take the wealth that was inside the safe. The cat's sudden appearance not only provides a diversion for Pierrot but also adds an element of surprise and excitement to the scene. This series of illustrations, created by the renowned French caricaturist Adolphe Willette, showcases the artist's exceptional talent for capturing the human condition through satire and humor. The use of contrasting characters, such as the sad clown and the greedy banker, adds depth and intrigue to the story, making it a beloved classic in the world of caricature art. This particular illustration, "Pierrot and the Banker Part 2," is a testament to Willette's ability to create a visual narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It is a must-have for any collection of classic caricature art and is sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through images. Date: circa 1901 Series: "Les Maîtres de la Caricature" Artist: Adolphe Willette Title: "Pierrot and the Banker Part 2" Medium: Print Issue: 15 August Source: Mary Evans Prints Online
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