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Compensation. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
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Compensation. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796116 Compensation. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compensation. Illustration for Le Rire, 6 September 1902.); © Look and Learn
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Accident Automobiles Cars Compensation Driver Flattened Le Rire Motoring Motorist Run Over Accidents Caricatures
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Compensation. Illustration for Le Rire - A Satirical Take on Road Accidents
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. This vibrant and humorous colour lithograph, titled "Compensation" captures the essence of early 20th-century French satirical art. Created by Jules Abel Faivre for the renowned magazine Le Rire in September 1902, this illustration offers a scathing commentary on the consequences of road accidents. In this comical scene, we witness a flattened woman lying on the ground while her car's driver looks on with an amusingly nonchalant expression. The exaggerated caricatures add to the overall hilarity of the image, as they highlight both the absurdity and social implications surrounding motorist mishaps. Faivre's clever use of satire aims to provoke thought and laughter simultaneously. By presenting such scenarios through his artistic lens, he sheds light on society's attitudes towards compensation and accountability during that era. This satirical cartoon serves as a reminder that even back then, road accidents were not only prevalent but also subject to ridicule. The artist masterfully combines elements of wit and irony within this delightful piece. With its bold colours and whimsical style, "Compensation" invites viewers into a world where mishaps are transformed into sources of amusement rather than despair. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we can't help but appreciate how it encapsulates France's rich tradition of satirical drawings while offering a timeless reflection on human folly in our ever-evolving transportation landscape
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