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Their Spies, title page from La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho)
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Their Spies, title page from La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho)
STC414279 Their Spies, title page from La Baionnette, 1915 (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leurs Espions; showing a large woman with a screaming child, astride a cannon, putting a cork on a bayonet held by a French soldier contemplating a bottle of Mumm; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22674976
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bayonette Champagne Front Cover 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918
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Their Spies - A Satirical Snapshot of World War I
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. This print titled "Their Spies" offers a fascinating glimpse into the satirical world of early 20th-century France during the tumultuous years of World War I. Created by Adolphe Leon Willette in 1915, this colour lithograph served as the title page for La Baionnette magazine. The image portrays a scene that is both humorous and thought-provoking. In the foreground, we see a robust woman seated atop a cannon, desperately trying to silence her screaming child. With an air of absurdity, she places a cork on the bayonet held by a French soldier who appears lost in contemplation while gazing at a bottle of Mumm champagne. Willette's illustration cleverly captures the irony and contradictions present during wartime. The juxtaposition between motherhood and military might highlights society's struggle to reconcile domestic life with the horrors of war. Furthermore, it subtly critiques how alcohol was often used as an escape from reality or perhaps even as an instrument for propaganda. With its vibrant colours and intricate details, this artwork serves as both entertainment and social commentary. It invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of war through satire and humor—a testament to Willette's artistic prowess. As part of The Stapleton Collection housed in private hands today, this historical gem continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its timeless relevance and artistic brilliance.
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