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Kill the women and children!, front cover of Le Rire Rouge, 6 March 1915 (colour litho)
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Kill the women and children!, front cover of Le Rire Rouge, 6 March 1915 (colour litho)
STC195059 Kill the women and children!, front cover of Le Rire Rouge, 6 March 1915 (colour litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: name changed from Le Fire Rouge for duration of First World War; Tuer des femmes et des enfants!; ); The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25142438
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The front cover of Le Rire Rouge, dated 6 March 1915, presents a striking image that encapsulates the destruction and horror of World War I. The colour lithograph print by Henri Lanos depicts a scene of chaos and devastation with the caption "Kill the women and children!" emblazoned across it. In this powerful artwork, a giant hand descends from above, crushing buildings and engulfing them in flames. An airship hovers ominously in the background while missiles rain down upon a cityscape already reduced to rubble. The artist's use of vivid colours adds to the inferno-like atmosphere, intensifying the sense of despair. This cartoonish representation serves as a scathing critique on war itself, highlighting its indiscriminate nature and its devastating impact on innocent lives. By emphasizing the callousness expressed in the caption, Lanos confronts viewers with an uncomfortable truth about conflict: that even those who are not directly involved become victims. Published during a time when French satirical magazines played an important role in shaping public opinion, this front cover aimed to provoke thought and raise awareness about the horrors unfolding during World War I. It captures both the destructive power unleashed by modern weaponry like zeppelins and rockets as well as society's growing disillusionment with war. Today, this print stands as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for violence and serves as an enduring symbol against warfare's catastrophic consequences.
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