Fine Art Print : Ministers, In The Restroom

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Ministers, In The Restroom

This sketch shows a French minister speaking with a restroom assistant who is holding a towel, saying Give me another one, you can see that this one is clean. Date: circa 1901

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Media ID 32261600

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Assistant Clean Forain Give Issue Jean Louis Lalbum Maitres Minister Ministers Speaking Towel 1901 Restroom Shows

20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the March of the Women Collection by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, titled "Ministers, In The Restroom," transports you back in time to circa 1901. Witness an intimate moment between a French minister and a restroom assistant, as they engage in a casual conversation over a fresh towel. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office. Experience the rich details and vibrant colors that only a high-quality fine art print can offer. Order now and make this unique moment in time a part of your daily life.

20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")

Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This sketch, titled "Ministers, Restroom" from the "Album des Maîtres de la Caricature" issue of October 17, 1901, published by Jean Louis Forain, offers a humorous and intriguing glimpse into the private world of French politics during the early 20th century. The image depicts a distinguished-looking French minister engaged in a conversation with a restroom attendant, both figures dressed in formal attire. The minister, with a serious expression, is requesting a fresh towel from the attendant, who holds out a pristine white towel in response. The caption "Give me another one, you can see that this one is clean" adds to the lighthearted and playful tone of the scene. The setting of the restroom, an unexpected location for such an interaction, adds to the intrigue and subverts the typical power dynamics of the time. It is a reminder that even those in positions of great authority and influence are still human, with basic needs and dependencies. The sketch also highlights the role of the support staff, often unnoticed and unacknowledged, in maintaining the daily functions of society. The "Album des Maîtres de la Caricature" was a renowned French publication known for its satirical and political commentary, and this image is a prime example of its ability to capture the zeitgeist of the time through humor and insight. The sketch, with its timeless wit and charm, continues to resonate with viewers over a century later and offers a unique perspective into the past.

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