Cover of 'Le Pilori' depicting General Boulanger (1837-91) 'taking' the Bastille

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"Cover of 'Le Pilori' depicting General Boulanger (1837-91) 'taking' the Bastille by J. Blass" is a satirical illustration that graced the cover of the 19th-century French satirical magazine "Le Pilori." The artwork, created by the illustrator J. Blass, portrays General Georges Ernest Boulanger, a prominent French military officer and political figure, in a dramatized act of 'taking' the Bastille. This imagery is a symbolic reference to the storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event during the French Revolution on July 14, 1789, which came to represent the uprising against the monarchy and the fight for liberty.

The illustration serves as a political commentary on General Boulanger's popularity and the Boulangist movement, which gained significant momentum in the late 1880s. Boulanger, often referred to as General Revanche, became a symbol of nationalistic fervor in France, advocating for revenge against Germany following the French defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and the loss of Alsace-Lorraine. His charismatic appeal and calls for political reforms led to fears and speculations that he might attempt a coup d'état, which the cover of "Le Pilori" wittily encapsulates by likening him to the revolutionaries who stormed the Bastille.

The cover art is indicative of the period's political climate and the role of visual satire in shaping public opinion. It is a testament to the power of political caricature and the press in the era before electronic media, where illustrations such as those by J. Blass could influence the political discourse and perception of figures like General Boulanger. The piece is not only significant for its artistic merit but also as a historical document that captures the mood and events of the time.

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