L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru (lithograph)

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L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru (lithograph)

ICA4905888 L Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru (lithograph) by Leon-Georges (fl.1878); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru - Illustration by Leon-Georges -1878); Photo © Caricadoc

Media ID 25143856

© Caricadoc / Bridgeman Images

Administration Alcoholism Bottle Card Game Distillation Official Reform Caricadoc Journalism Metier Years 1900

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This lithograph, titled "L'Assiette au Beurre, number 98, Satirique en couleurs, 1903_2_14: Alcoholic alcohol, Card game, Distiller - Boilers de cru" by Leon-Georges (fl. 1878), offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of early 20th-century France. The image depicts a scene filled with intricate details that invite viewers to explore its layers of meaning. In this satirical artwork, we see a group of individuals engaged in a card game while surrounded by bottles and distillation equipment. The artist cleverly highlights the theme of alcoholism and its impact on society during this time period. Through his skilled use of color and composition, Leon-Georges captures the essence of French tradition and leisure activities intertwined with the darker realities associated with excessive drinking. The inclusion of an official figure suggests criticism towards the administration's role in regulating alcohol consumption or perhaps even their complicity in perpetuating the issue. This thought-provoking piece serves as both commentary on societal norms surrounding alcohol at that time and as a reminder that such issues persist throughout history. With its rich historical context and meticulous attention to detail, this lithograph transports us back to turn-of-the-century France—a time when newspapers played a crucial role in shaping public opinion through journalism. It is through works like these that we gain insight into past cultures while also reflecting on our own contemporary challenges surrounding addiction and societal vices.

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