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The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving)
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The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving)
REV382361 The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: ca commence-t-il a te gargouiller un peu, mon tresor ? ; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23487904
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Armchair Armchairs Bedroom Bona Bouguereau Bourgeois Dressing Gown Illness Laxative Lying Nightcap Patient Picture Pictures Purgative Sick Slipper Ugly Beds Bonnat
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The Purge - A Satirical Glimpse into 19th Century Parisian Domesticity
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. This print captures a moment of satirical humor from the late 19th century, showcasing an illustration titled "The Purge" from Le Rire magazine on March 6,1897. Created by Eugene Cadel, this engraving offers a comical commentary on the bourgeois lifestyle and medical practices of the time. In this scene, we find ourselves in a lavishly furnished bedroom where a sickly wife is seated in an armchair while her concerned husband looks on. The room exudes opulence with its elegant furniture and decorative pictures adorning the walls. The wife wears a dressing gown and nightcap, indicating her illness, as she holds onto a slipper for comfort. A servant stands nearby holding a bottle of medicine, suggesting that it may be some form of laxative or purgative to alleviate her discomfort. With playful irony, the husband asks his wife if she feels any relief yet – "Ca commence-t-il à te gargouiller un peu mon trésor?" - adding to the whimsical nature of this artwork. Through caricatured figures and exaggerated features, Cadel's illustration pokes fun at both societal norms and medical treatments prevalent during that era. This piece serves as both entertainment and social critique within its intricate details and clever composition. "The Purge" provides us with an intriguing glimpse into Parisian life during this period while reminding us that
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