The stork crosses the Rhine (Daudet, Les Cigognes) - Jundt
Image series :
Notice précédente Notice n°6 sur 7 Notice suivante
Date :
1884
Type of image :
Gravure sur bois de bout
Topic :
Storage Location :
2013-371375
Signed work
Description
The stork has kidnapped the Baron Major of Falkenhorst, who wanted to forcibly conscript the chimney sweep's son, Father Jacob. She takes the baron back to Germany, crossing the Rhine to do so. The major struggles, tries to strike the stork with his saber, causing "a lively commotion on both banks."
History :
- Signed "G. J." lower left between table and chair.
Textual Sources :
Technical Data
Notice #024599
Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Copyright / Photographer :
Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France
Bibliography :
Laurent Zimmermann, L'Alsace dans le roman national français, Numéro Illustrer le roman national, 2025