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Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix... 1864. Creator: Cham
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Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix... 1864. Creator: Cham
Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix contre un!, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Monday, 15 February 1864.
My brave Danois! We know their white armbands. I saw it in 1814! It means ten to one
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Mon brave Danois! We know their white armbands. I saw it in 1814!
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This lithograph by Cham, titled "Mon brave Danois! On connait leur brassard blanc. Je l'ai vu en 1814! Cela signifie dix contre un!" (My brave Danes! We know their white armbands. I saw it in 1814! It means ten to one!) is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Dating back to 1864, this caricature was published in the French satirical magazine Le Charivari, under the series "Actualites." The image depicts a group of ten American soldiers, each wearing a white armband, standing defensively against a solitary Frenchman. The Frenchman, with a smug expression and a raised hand, gestures towards the Americans, suggesting his confidence in the outcome of the encounter. The title of the piece, "ten to one," highlights the perceived disparity in numbers between the two sides. The intriguing scene is a nod to the historical context of the time. In 1814, during the Napoleonic Wars, Denmark was allied with France, and Denmark-Norway was invaded by a coalition of European powers, including Britain and Russia. The white armbands worn by the American soldiers in the caricature may symbolize their neutrality in the conflict, as the United States did not officially join the war until 1812 against Britain. This lithograph, with its rich history and intriguing narrative, is a valuable addition to any art collection, particularly those focusing on European and American history, caricature, and 19th-century art. The black and white, high-contrast imagery adds to the piece's timeless appeal, making it an essential acquisition for museums, galleries, and art enthusiasts alike.
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