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Voyons, Dépêchez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear! Vous avez été battu...1865 Creator: Cham
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Voyons, Dépêchez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear! Vous avez été battu...1865 Creator: Cham
Voyons, Depechez vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre! -Oh my dear! Vous avez ete battu trop longtemps! Vous maintenant plus reconnaissables, 1865. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Wednesday, 22 February 1865.
Let's see, hurry up! You promised to recognize me!
Oh my dear! You have been beaten too long
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Voyons, Dépêchez-vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre!
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("Let's see, hurry up! You promised to recognize me!") is a powerful and intriguing lithograph by the renowned French caricaturist, Cham, published in Le Charivari magazine on February 22, 1865. This image, now held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the 19th century and the enduring power of allegory. The print depicts two figures, one labeled "America" and the other "Europe," locked in a heated argument. Europe, a woman with a crown and a scepter, is pointing an accusing finger at America, a man in a top hat and a frock coat, who is looking down and seemingly unrepentant. The caption above the scene reads, "Oh my dear! You have been beaten too long!" The allegorical figures represent the continents of Europe and America, and the image can be interpreted as a commentary on the tensions between the two at the time. The title of the print, "Voyons, Dépêchez-vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre!" ("Let's see, hurry up! You promised to recognize me!"), suggests a sense of disappointment and frustration on Europe's part, as if America has failed to live up to certain expectations. The print is a masterful example of Cham's skill as a caricaturist and illustrator. The figures are rendered in intricate detail, with expressive faces and body language that convey the emotions of the scene. The use of lettering and graphic elements adds to the visual impact of the image, making it a standout piece of 19th-century art. Today, "Voyons, Dépêchez-vous! vous aviez promis de me reconnaitre!" remains a fascinating and thought-provoking work of art, offering insights into the historical context of the time and the enduring power of allegory to reflect and comment on the human experience.
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