Republican Game

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Republican Game

Louis-Philippe is caricatured in a Parisian childrens game - evidently the kids come from families with Republican sympathies

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1835 Caricatured Evidently Families Kids Parisian Philippe Republican Republicanism Sympathies

EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph print depicts a lively and playful scene of children engaging in a Parisian game during the 1830s, a time of significant political upheaval in France. At the heart of the image, King Louis-Philippe I of France is caricatured, his regal image transformed into a comical and exaggerated figure. The children, evidently from families with Republican sympathies, enthusiastically participate in the game, their expressions full of excitement and merriment. The Republican Game, as it came to be known, was a popular form of political satire during this period of French history. The game's objective was to topple the King's figure, symbolizing the growing discontent with the monarchy and the desire for a more democratic form of government. The fact that this game was being played so openly and publicly, even among children, speaks to the widespread support for Republicanism and the growing momentum for political change. The year was 1835, a time when the tensions between the monarchy and the people were at a boiling point. The July Revolution of 1830 had recently deposed King Charles X, and Louis-Philippe I had come to power as the "King of the French." However, his rule was far from popular, and the people continued to call for greater political representation and freedom. This photograph print offers a unique glimpse into the political climate of 1830s France, and the ways in which even the most ordinary moments of daily life could be infused with political meaning and significance. The children's game, with its playful yet pointed satire, serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the enduring spirit of Republicanism in French history.

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