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It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!, published Paris c
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It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!, published Paris c
STC217039 It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!, published Paris c.1895-96 (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: dancer baring her bottom to a pilgrim approaching the cathedral; refers to proliferation of dance halls in Montmartre including the Moulin de la Galette; C est Abadie qui a fait le Sacre Coeur, mais c est Dieu qui a fait ca; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23193048
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This print titled "It was Abadie who made the Sacre-Coeur, but God made this!" transports us to Paris in the late 19th century. Created by Adolphe Leon Willette, a renowned artist of that era, this colour lithograph captures a whimsical and provocative scene. In the foreground, we see a daring dancer baring her bottom to an unsuspecting pilgrim approaching the majestic Sacre-Coeur cathedral. This cheeky gesture alludes to the proliferation of dance halls in Montmartre during that time, including the famous Moulin de la Galette. The caption beneath reads: "C'est Abadie qui a fait le Sacre Coeur, mais c'est Dieu qui a fait ça" highlighting both admiration for Paul Abadie's architectural masterpiece and acknowledging divine creation. The image is filled with symbolism and contrasts - from the windmill in the background representing Montmartre's bohemian spirit to the sackcloth worn by some characters signifying poverty or humility. Willette's caricature style adds an element of humor while also evoking shock and horror at such audacious behavior within sight of a sacred place. This intriguing artwork not only showcases Willette's artistic talent but also offers us a glimpse into Parisian society during this period. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grand human creations like cathedrals, it is ultimately nature or divinity that holds true power and beauty.
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