NOTICE TO VOTERS VERNIER (Charles). NOTICE TO VOTERS. The Two-Faced...
NOTICE TO VOTERS
VERNIER (Charles). NOTICE TO VOTERS. The Two-Faced Beast. Before — After.
Paris, A. Mordret, publisher, 8 rue Poulet, 1871, No. 16.
Colored lithograph, signed and dated in the stone Ch. Vernier 1871.
An electoral caricature depicting a candidate in two contrasting poses, “Before” and “After” the election. A poster visible in the background reads: “Elections July 2.”
A particularly explicit satire of campaign promises and the change in attitude attributed to candidates after their election.
Condition: generally good; paper slightly yellowed, a few small foxing spots and marginal wear.
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NOTICE TO VOTERS
VERNIER (Charles). NOTICE TO VOTERS. The Two-Faced Beast. Before — After.
Paris, A. Mordret, publisher, 8 rue Poulet, 1871, No. 16.
Colored lithograph, signed and dated in the stone Ch. Vernier 1871.
An electoral caricature depicting a candidate in two contrasting poses, “Before” and “After” the election. A poster visible in the background reads: “Elections July 2.”
A particularly explicit satire of campaign promises and the change in attitude attributed to candidates after their election.
Condition: generally good; paper slightly yellowed, a few small foxing spots and marginal wear.