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Front cover of Le Mot, 27th March 1915 (colour litho)
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Front cover of Le Mot, 27th March 1915 (colour litho)
STC383639 Front cover of Le Mot, 27th March 1915 (colour litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pourquoi pas?; Vitriol du Professor Kluck; Mort aux Rats du Docteur Joffre; Alexander von Kluck (1846-1934) General WWI general; Joseph Joffre (1852-1931) French WWI general; rat poison; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23548068
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases the front cover of Le Mot, a French satirical magazine from 27th March 1915. Created by renowned artist Paul Iribe, this colour lithograph offers a glimpse into the biting humor and political commentary prevalent during World War I. The image features three intriguing elements that immediately catch the eye. The first is an enigmatic jar labeled "Pourquoi pas?" (Why not?), hinting at the absurdity and uncertainty of war. Next to it stands a bottle marked "Vitriol du Professor Kluck" alluding to Alexander von Kluck, a prominent German general during WWI. This clever play on words suggests both acidic criticism towards Kluck's actions and perhaps even his poisonous influence. Lastly, we see another bottle labeled "Mort aux Rats du Docteur Joffre" (Death to Doctor Joffre's rats), referring to Joseph Joffre, a revered French general in WWI. This element adds an additional layer of satire as it implies that Joffre's strategies are ineffective or infested with problems that need extermination. Overall, this photograph captures the essence of early 20th-century satirical artistry while providing insight into the social and political climate surrounding World War I. It serves as a reminder of how artists used their craft to express dissenting opinions and shed light on important issues through visual storytelling.
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