Cri de Paris (Le)

ID(s):
1901017Z0
Subject
Weekly Sunday paper, created by Alexandre Natanson in 1897, it ceased to exist in 1940. Initially Dreyfusard, it fought against the excesses of colonialism and the lies of politicians.

Description:
Masked and caped characters whisper to each other. What are they saying: political gossip, vital information, or "fake news"?

Source:
National Museum Salce Collection in Treviso (Italy) - Baldin, Luigi, 2014 ©MIBACT
Publisher
"Imp. P. Vercasson & Cie., 43. Rue de Lancry. Paris"
Date:
1901
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
338 x 198
Signature:
Dated, at the bottom left
Number of sheet(s):
3
Content type

Period

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Genesis of the poster