Separation Of Church And State Collection

Amidst the tumultuous era of France's separation of church and state, Le Rire magazine captured the turmoil through vivid lithographs

Separation Of Church And State Collection: The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786394 The fall of an angel. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Gousse, Henri (1872-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fall of an angel)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of

Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered
6014102 Police forcing their way into a church in Paris during riots in protest at the inventories of French churches ordered by the French government as part of its policy of the separation of

Separation Of Church And State Collection: Quarrel of the inventories (colour litho)

Quarrel of the inventories (colour litho)
2779176 Quarrel of the inventories (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrel of the inventories. Police fighting with citizens)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786393 A secular paradise. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A secular paradise)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: Paradise lost. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Paradise lost. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786395 Paradise lost. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Egli, Charles Emile called Carlegle (1877-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradise lost)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: Duel between French Prime Minister Emile Combes and a cardinal

Duel between French Prime Minister Emile Combes and a cardinal. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796188 Duel between French Prime Minister Emile Combes and a cardinal. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School

Separation Of Church And State Collection: President Bibendum. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

President Bibendum. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786381 President Bibendum. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Bibendum)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: French politician Aristide Briand. Illustration for Le Rire (litho)

French politician Aristide Briand. Illustration for Le Rire (litho)
2786274 French politician Aristide Briand. Illustration for Le Rire (litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: French politician Aristide Briand)

Separation Of Church And State Collection: Separation of Church and State - cover of 'Le Laughing', 1905 (engraving)

Separation of Church and State - cover of "Le Laughing", 1905 (engraving)
ICA4943261 Separation of Church and State - cover of " Le Laughing", 1905 (engraving) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); (add.info.: Number 120, Satirical in Colors)

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Amidst the tumultuous era of France's separation of church and state, Le Rire magazine captured the turmoil through vivid lithographs. From the fall of an angel symbolizing the church's descent, to police storming houses of worship during riots, the quarrels of inventories, and the paradise lost, the duel between Prime Minister Emile Combes and Cardinals, the secular paradise, and President Bibendum's involvement - all were depicted in a satirical yet poignant manner. Aristide Briand, a French politician, also graced the magazine's cover during this tumultuous time. These illustrations offer a glimpse into the complexities of France's religious and political history.