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The Charge, 1893 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
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The Charge, 1893 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR156249 The Charge, 1893 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: critique of the police in relation to the lois scelerates occasioned by public exasperation with the wave of anarchist attacks; emeute; policier; ); Swiss, out of copyright
Media ID 12731454
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Anarchism Anarchy Charging Laws Nabis Opinion Police Policeman Riot Xylograph
The Charge, 1893 - A Powerful Critique of Authority and Anarchy
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photograph print, we are transported back to the year 1893, where artist Felix Edouard Vallotton masterfully captures a moment of intense conflict in his woodcut titled "The Charge". This thought-provoking artwork is a scathing critique of the police force during a time when public frustration with anarchist attacks was at its peak. Vallotton's woodcut depicts an emeute, or riot-like scene, as a mob charges forward with fervor. The image showcases the chaos and tension that arises from clashes between authority figures and those who challenge their power. Policemen stand stoically in their uniforms amidst the charging crowd, while soldiers form a line behind them. It is clear that both sides are ready for battle. This striking composition not only highlights the physical clash between law enforcement and civilians but also symbolizes larger themes surrounding anarchism, opinionated laws, and societal unrest. Vallotton's use of stark contrasts in his engraving technique adds depth to each figure portrayed within the scene. As we gaze upon this historic artwork captured by Fine Art Finder's lens, we cannot help but be drawn into the charged atmosphere depicted by Vallotton over a century ago. "The Charge" serves as a timeless reminder of how conflicts between authority and dissent have shaped our society throughout history – an enduring testament to art's ability to provoke thought and inspire change.
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