Maße: ca. 51 x 64 cm. -- Altkolorierte Radierung. -- etwas gebräunt, teils leicht fleckig, alt aufgezogen, mit kleinen hinterlegten Randeinrissn, sonst gut erhalten. || Old colored etching. -- somewhat browned, partly slightly stained, fully mounted on thin cardboard, with some deposited marginal tears, otherwise in very good condition. || Belloguet's very rare caricature map of France, published in July 1871, offers a satirical take on the nation's tumultuous period following the Franco-Prussian War, the loss of the Alsace and Loraine provinces, and the Paris Commune. Each department is depicted with exaggerated features, while symbolic vignettes fill the surrounding spaces, referencing the turmoil of the preceding year. Marianne tightrope walks toward the rising sun of 1872 amidst a backdrop of destruction - gigantic flying insects rest on each end of her balancing pole, fluttering red and white flags, possibly symbolizing the violent Siege of Paris -, while Kaiser Wilhelm advances towards France. Belloguet's map provides a vivid snapshot of the political and social upheaval of the time, showcasing his talent for satire and caricature. -- André Belloguet, a French artist active in the 19th century, created a significant body of political cartoons and satirical maps, often featuring exaggerated caricatures and distinctive hats. His works, including those produced during the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune, are housed in collections such as the Département des Hauts-de-Seine in France, showcasing his enduring influence on political satire. Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550
