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Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving)
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Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214955 Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi: nothing is more straight, more stiff, except the great I, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim", pseudonym for Louis Gustave Fortune Ratisbonne (1827-1900)); Photo © Duvallon
Media ID 38146454
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Army Service Asparagus Cereal Cereals Conscription Dough Draft Form Legume Military Service Servicemen Vegetable Vegetables Veggies War Service Wheat Epi Alphabet Letter Educating
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This intriguing engraving from 1861, titled "Letter I: A conscript, a stick, an asparagus, an epi," is a satirical and thought-provoking piece by Louis Gustave Fortune Ratisbonne. The image features various objects that symbolize straightness and stiffness, such as a walking stick and an asparagus, juxtaposed with the letter "I" which stands tall and proud in the center.
The artist cleverly uses these elements to comment on themes of conscription, military service, education, and childhood. The inclusion of the soldier (conscript) alongside the vegetable (asparagus) creates a striking visual metaphor for the rigidity and conformity often associated with societal norms.
Ratisbonne's use of satire in this engraving challenges viewers to consider the constraints placed upon individuals by institutions like the military or educational systems. The detailed craftsmanship of the engraving adds depth to its message, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences with authority and conformity.
Overall, this print serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities inherent in social structures and invites us to question what it means to be truly free in a world filled with rigid expectations.
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