['A bas les hommes', "Les pieds qui r'muent"] 1860
charlesnoblet
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aged paper
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homemade paper
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paperlike
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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fading type
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stylized text
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thick font
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paper medium
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historical font
"A bas les hommes", "Les pieds qui r'muent" is a title page from a book printed by Charles Noblet in 1860. The text reads "A bas les hommes" ("Down with men") and "Les pieds qui r'muent" ("The feet that move"). The book is written by "Une femme éclaboussée" ("A splashed woman"). The title page provides a glimpse into the social commentary and feminist sentiments prevalent in 19th-century France, with the anonymous author using a provocative title to express a strong stance against men. This piece is a unique example of printed ephemera, showcasing the cultural and literary trends of the period.
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