-Le Rire- magazine 22 - 1899
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This is a cover illustration for the French humor magazine "Le Rire," which was published on April 22, 1899. The illustration depicts a man seated at a table, smoking a cigarette and reading a newspaper, while a woman, dressed in a skirt and corset, stands behind him in a distorted perspective. It is unknown who created this cartoon, but it is a humorous and satirical work that is characteristic of the magazine's content. The visual style of the illustration is typical of French graphic art of the late 19th century, using exaggerated features and bold lines. It was part of a weekly publication with an aim to appeal to the French public through cartoons, comics, and social commentary.
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Le Rire was a weekly satirical magazine published in Paris from 1894 to the 1950s. Many artists contributed cartoons. These same artists often worked in other modes, such as poster design, fine art prints, or fashion illustration as seen in their other works in Mia’s collection. Many of the illustrations display the graceful lines and flat (Japonesque) coloration of Art Nouveau, but other, often much edgier, styles appear, too. The works touch on many themes: politics, social mores, class, sex, war, entertainment, work, national identity, and much more. One might think of Le Rire as an equivalent to today’s late-night TV talk shows.
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