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La bete puante (The Stinking Beast) (colour litho)
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La bete puante (The Stinking Beast) (colour litho)
981805 La bete puante (The Stinking Beast) (colour litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: La bete puante (The Stinking Beast). Cartoon on the first large-scale deployment of poison gas by the Germans during World War I. Illustration from Le Rire, 29 My 1915.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
Media ID 25196090
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La Bete Puante (The Stinking Beast) - A Satirical Depiction of Chemical Warfare in World War I
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. This photo print, titled "La Bete Puante (The Stinking Beast)" offers a powerful glimpse into the horrors of chemical warfare during World War I. Created by Henri Lanos and published in Le Rire on May 29,1915, this satirical cartoon sheds light on the first large-scale deployment of poison gas by the Germans. Set against the backdrop of the Western Front trenches, this vividly colored lithograph captures the shocking reality faced by soldiers on both sides. The image depicts a monstrous beast representing chlorine gas looming over a battlefield strewn with chaos and suffering. Lanos' scathing satire highlights not only the physical horror inflicted upon those caught in these chemical attacks but also serves as an indictment of war crimes committed during this dark period in history. By using caricature and symbolism, he exposes the dehumanizing effects of warfare and condemns Germany's role in perpetrating such atrocities. As we reflect upon this poignant artwork, it serves as a stark reminder that even amidst conflict, art can be a powerful medium for social commentary. Through its striking imagery and biting critique, "La Bete Puante" compels us to confront our shared responsibility to prevent future acts of violence and cruelty.
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