Quotidien (Le)

ID(s):
1922035M0
Subject
Newspaper founded on June 1, 1922, Originally a tool for electoral conquest, Le Quotidien later became a mere relay of influence as it gradually became the vehicle for the personal ambitions of Jean Hennessy, a wealthy cognac merchant involved in politics.
This sketch was sold to the newspaper on 12/20/1922 along with a second sketch.

Description:
A "Marianne" in a white tunic, Phrygian cap and red cape, shouts while pointing at the newspaper's headline.

Source:
Private collection
Date:
1923
Language: French
Dimensions of the drawing (cm):
157 x 117
Signature:
Stamp of the Artist's studio at the bottom right
Materials:
Charcoal, gouache
Support:
Paper on linen
Reference Devambez: 5282 bis
Date of the first sketch on the same theme:
1922
Content type

Period

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