Egypt The Reserves of the Debt Going up in Smoke illustration from Le Petit Journal 14th June 1896

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gypt: The Reserves of the Debt Going up in Smoke" is a notable illustration created by the prominent French artist Henri Meyer. Published on the 14th of June, 1896, in ‘Le Petit Journal,’ a popular daily newspaper in France from 1863 to 1944, this illustration marked significant socio-political events of the period, notably pertaining to the fiscal and economic conditions of Egypt.

Henri Meyer, celebrated for his attention to detail and ability to portray complex political and social events through illustrations, showcases in this work the rising concern over Egypt's national debt during the late 19th century. The title implies a serious dip in the country's financial reserves and the imminent threat of an economic crisis, with 'debt going up in smoke' perhaps suggesting a situation of unmanageable debt where the country's assets are metaphorically being consumed by fire.

This particular piece features a smoke cloud where the faces of different political figures can be discerned, possibly representing the various foreign influences and interests involved in Egypt's financial situation at the time. Though the exact identities and implications of these figures may be a matter of historic interpretation, the overall message of the illustration anticipates the financial and political schisms that Egypt would face in the ensuing years.

Given Meyer's significant role as a political illustrator, who regularly featured on the covers of 'Le Petit Journal,' and a keen eye for historic details, "Egypt: The Reserves of the Debt Going up in Smoke" is a poignant representation of the socio-economic tensions in Egypt towards the end of the 19th century. As such, this illustration, amid Meyer's diverse body of work, contributes to our understanding of how visual media reflected and moulded public perception of national crises during this period.

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