Exemplaar van het tijdschrift 'L'Assiette au Beurre', No. 385, 15 augustus 1908 Possibly 1908

This artwork is a cover of the French satirical magazine L'Assiette au Beurre, published on August 15, 1908. The cover features a caricature depicting a man, likely a political figure, in a state of exasperation, symbolizing a particular contemporary political issue. The artist, Edouard Berard, was a prominent French illustrator known for his sharp political cartoons. His bold lines and exaggerated features make this cover a prime example of Art Nouveau, a style popular in the early 20th century. The cover's title, "La Barbe!", which translates to "The Beard!", hints at a theme of discontent and mockery, likely aimed at a specific individual or group.