Opinions on peace (Le Rire, November 2, 1918) - Marcel Arnac

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Opinions on peace (Le Rire, November 2, 1918) - Marcel Arnac

Opinions on peace (Le Rire, November 2, 1918) - Marcel Arnac

Image series :
Le Rire, journal humoristique paraissant le samedi (1894-1971)

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Artist :
Arnac, Marcel (1886-1931)
Date :
1918
Type of image :
Lithographie offset
Topic :
Modern history. 20th century. World War I
Storage Location :
La Contemporaine, Université Paris Nanterre
2012-112424
Legend

Description

Dupont on the right holding his club is flanked by an officer reading a French grammar book, while a French gendarme in a bicorne on the left is about to handcuff the German, who raises his hands in surrender.

Why is the German officer reading a French grammar book?

History :
  1. Legend (this is the German speaking):

"I break into Dupont's house. I knock out his wife, rape his daughter, steal his clock, break the dishes and set the house on fire. Dupont grabs a club. I say to him, "Comrade, let's make peace!" Then I close my eyes, tuck my head into my shoulders, and wait...
If Dupont is a sucker, I'm saved!
Marcel ARNAC"

Technical Data

Notice #024646

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Image editing :
Image web
Image Origin :
Bibliothèque numérique Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France (https://gallica.bnf.fr)
Bibliography :
Nicolas Bianchi, De la caricature de guerre au roman national, Numéro Illustrer le roman national, 2025

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