Title
'Les Types de la Commune', 1875
Caption
Left: a Moldavian–Wallachian citizen, caricature of a foreign revolutionary, perceived as whimsical.
Centre: the Minister of War, Charles Delescluze. Depicted as old and frail, he is surrounded by advisers who emphasise his lack of military authority.
Right: a member of the 1848 mobile guard. A veteran symbolising the legacy of revolutionary traditions within the Commune, shown here in a negative light through the man's rough and archaic appearance.
Colour illustrations from a series of 12 plates published in Le Figaro's album "Les Type de la Commune" (Paris Commune). 1875 edition illustrated by Bertall and Henri Monnier.
Date
1875
Credit line
Photo12/Pierre Pitrou
Reference
PTR26A00_002
License type
Rights managed
Available size
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