Moi, Je Veux Mon Peuple!

19th Century French Caricature

Lithograph signed Holb or Holl

"I just want my people!"

A military figure stands weaping for the people who have apparently have deserted him.

We are not certain which French historic figure is represented. One possiblity is that it represents Louis Adolphe Thiers after he was forced to resign the Presidency following his supression of the Paris Commune of 1871 (La Commune de Paris).

Dimensions: 21 X 32 cm

Condition: Some light creases and spotting.

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