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La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
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La Comédie politique, 1859. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Comedie politique, 1859
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1850s Asleep Bear Belgian Felicien Joseph Victor Rops Félicien Rops Felicien Victor Joseph Rops Flanders Belgium Europe Freedom Liberalism Lying Lying Down Minister Minister Of Justice Rops Felicien Rops Felicien Joseph Victor Sleep Sleeping Freedom Of The Press
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La Comédie Politique," a captivating lithograph created by the renowned Belgian artist Félicien Rops in 1859, offers a satirical commentary on the political landscape of the time. This intriguing image, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), invites viewers to ponder the complexities of power, freedom, and the role of the press in 19th-century European politics. At the center of the composition, a sleeping man, dressed in the attire of a minister or politician, lies on a bed of roses. Above him, a bear, a symbol of strength and power, holds a quill pen and a scroll inscribed with the words "Freedom of the Press." The bear, a common metaphor for political power, is shown in a state of slumber, seemingly oblivious to the chaos that ensues below. Surrounding the sleeping man, various politicians and ministers, including the Minister of Justice, are depicted in various stages of deception and dishonesty. Some are shown lying with their eyes closed, while others are engaged in whispered conversations, their expressions betraying their ulterior motives. The title "La Comédie Politique" alludes to the theatrical nature of politics, with its actors playing their roles, sometimes truthfully and other times deceitfully. The use of the bear as a symbol of power and the emphasis on the importance of a free press serve as a reminder of the delicate balance between political power and individual freedoms. This powerful and thought-provoking work by Félicien Rops continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, providing a glimpse into the political climate of the 19th century and offering a commentary on the enduring themes of power, freedom, and the role of the press in shaping the world around us.
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