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Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chère, misère, 1936. Creator: Vincent, René (1879-1936)
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Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chère, misère, 1936. Creator: Vincent, René (1879-1936)
Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chere, misere, 1936. Private Collection
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(Forty Hour Week: Prices are too High, Life is More Expensive, Misery), created by René Vincent in 1936, is a powerful and poignant social and political poster that reflects the economic hardships and struggles faced by the French working class during that period. The image, now part of a private collection, was produced during the height of the 40-hour week movement, which advocated for a reduced workweek to provide relief from the harsh living conditions and long working hours. The poster's vibrant colors and bold typography immediately grab the viewer's attention, with the words "Semaine de 40 heures" (Forty Hour Week) dominating the top half of the image. The bottom half of the poster depicts a distressed and despairing figure of a man, with his head in his hands and a look of anguish on his face, symbolizing the misery and suffering of the working class. The background shows a chaotic scene of factories and industrialization, emphasizing the connection between labor and economic hardship. The poster was created during a significant moment in French history, as the country was grappling with the aftermath of the Great Depression and the social and political tensions that came with it. The Matignon Agreements, signed in 1936, marked a turning point in labor relations and led to the implementation of the 40-hour workweek, among other reforms. René Vincent, a French graphic designer and painter, was a prominent figure in the world of social and political posters. His work, including "Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chère, misère," was instrumental in raising awareness and mobilizing support for various social and political causes. This poster is a testament to the power of art to capture the zeitgeist of a historical moment and to inspire change.
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