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Cover of "The Don Quixote", number 592, Satirical en Colours
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Cover of "The Don Quixote", number 592, Satirical en Colours
ICA4927379 Cover of " The Don Quixote", number 592, Satirical en Colours, 1885_10_24: all of the same length - Anticlericalism - Eg with reactionaries, Failure of the Church - Worker, Bonapartist, Legitimist, Orleanist, Jesuites - Illustration by Charles Gilbert-Martin (1839-1905) by Gilbert-Martin, Charles (1839-1905); (add.info.: Cover of " The Don Quixote", number 592, Satirical en Colours, 1885_10_24: all of the same length - Anticlericalism - Eg with reactionaries, Failure of the Church - Worker, Bonapartist, Legitimist, Orleanist, Jesuites - Illustration by Charles Gilbert-Martin (1839-1905)); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright
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The print captures the cover of "The Don Quixote" number 592, Satirical en Colours, dating back to October 24th, 1885. This satirical illustration by Charles Gilbert-Martin (1839-1905) depicts a powerful message of anticlericalism and the failure of the Church during that era. The artwork showcases various figures representing different political ideologies such as Worker, Bonapartist, Legitimist, Orleanist, and Jesuites. Through clever symbolism and allegory, Gilbert-Martin highlights the societal tensions surrounding religion and politics in France during the late 19th century. The elongated nose on one of the characters serves as a caricatured representation of religious orders' influence over society. Additionally, Marianne and Jesus are depicted alongside other symbols like nobility and population. This thought-provoking image not only reflects the artist's critique but also offers insight into historical events such as the royalist movement and weighty matters like republicanism. It is an engraving from a newspaper or journal that was widely circulated at that time. As we observe this piece today through Bridgeman Images' lens, it reminds us of how art can be used to convey complex ideas about power dynamics within society. Despite being created more than a century ago, its relevance still resonates in our modern world where discussions around religion's role continue to shape public discourse.
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