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Le milliardaire. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
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Le milliardaire. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101405 Le milliardaire. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by Mory, Georges Antonin Henri (Georges Omry) (1880-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le milliardaire. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 11 March 1906.); © Look and Learn
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Armchair Armchairs Blowing Chicago Cigar Comical Fortune Le Pele Mele Rich Smoke Rings Smoking Addiction Tobacco Tobacco Box Tobacco Packet Wealthy Billionaire Entertaining Furnish Home Furnishing Upholstered Goods
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Le Milliardaire - A Humorous Glimpse into Wealth and Fortune
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. This print titled "Le Milliardaire" offers a delightful illustration for the French magazine Le Pele-Mele in 1906. Created by Georges Antonin Henri Mory, also known as Georges Omry, this colourful lithograph transports us to an era of wit and satire. The image showcases a comical scene with a wealthy billionaire comfortably seated in an armchair, surrounded by opulence. With his cigar in hand, he blows smoke rings that fill the air while exuding an air of amusement. The cartoon-like depiction captures the essence of both French and American humor from that time period. Through clever caricature and satirical elements, Mory playfully pokes fun at the extravagance associated with wealth. This satirical drawing not only entertains but also serves as social commentary on society's obsession with material possessions. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe and North America, this artwork highlights cultural nuances between France and the United States. It reflects upon smoking addiction prevalent during those times through humorous depictions of tobacco packets and boxes scattered around. Overall, "Le Milliardaire" is a whimsical representation that invites viewers to chuckle at the absurdities surrounding wealth while offering insights into societal values from over a century ago.
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