THE CENTURY OF GUGUSSE - Lot 217

THE CENTURY OF GUGUSSE [COMMUNE OF PARIS - CARTOON - THÉO] The Century of Gugusse. Citizens: high-ranking officials, delegates, and others. A large satirical panel featuring multiple figures, presenting a gallery of characters given burlesque names: “Citizen César Muflard,” “Citizen Douillard,” “Citizen Cadet Roussel,” “A Vestal Virgin of Oil,” “Mother Pétrolinska,” etc. In the center, “General Gugusse,” with the caption: “Soldiers, from the cellars of this monument, 400 million are watching you!” ” Signed THÉO within the composition. Paris, Typ. Rouge frères et Comp. Black lithograph, circa 1871. Horizontal center fold, foxing and soiling; tears and minor damage to the margins, particularly in the lower portion.

Stima:€100

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