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Caricature of Edouard Drumont, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th March 1898 (colour litho)
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Caricature of Edouard Drumont, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th March 1898 (colour litho)
BAL366861 Caricature of Edouard Drumont, from the front cover of Le Rire, 5th March 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Drumont (1844-1917) Anti-semitic French journalist and writer; editor of the antisemitic newspaper La Libre Parole and staunch anti-Dreyfusard; A superstitious man, he carried a mandrake root around with him; Le repas de l ogre; Dreyfus affair; )
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This print captures a caricature of Edouard Drumont, the notorious anti-Semitic French journalist and writer, featured on the front cover of Le Rire on 5th March 1898. Created by Charles Leandre, this color lithograph showcases his satirical genius in depicting Drumont as a monstrous ogre with a long beard and an insatiable appetite for devouring his victims. Drumont, known for his staunch anti-Dreyfusard views during the Dreyfus affair, was infamous for editing the antisemitic newspaper La Libre Parole. This image not only reflects his bigotry but also highlights his superstitious nature as he is shown carrying a mandrake root. Leandre's artwork brilliantly combines humor and criticism to expose Drumont's hateful ideology. The artist portrays him as a fantastic creature, blurring the lines between reality and mythology. Through this piece, Leandre confronts societal prejudices while simultaneously mocking Drumont's absurdity. As we gaze upon this print from our private collection, we are reminded of the power of art to challenge oppressive beliefs and shed light on historical figures who perpetuated hatred. It serves as both a reminder of our past mistakes and an inspiration to continue fighting against discrimination in all its forms. This work by Charles Leandre stands as testament to the enduring impact that artists have in shaping public opinion and challenging prevailing narratives.
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