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After the election (colour litho)
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After the election (colour litho)
2818425 After the election (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the election. A politician, having secured election, is indifferent to the voters he was ingratiating himself with beforehand. Apres l election. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 2 September 1893.); © Look and Learn
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Aloof Campaigning Candidate Cigar Disappointed Disappointment Election Electioneering Elections Fickle General Election Ignoring Indifference Indifferent Ingratitude Selfishness Smoking Addiction Tobacco Tobacco Box Tobacco Packet Top Hat Untrustworthy Voter Voters Wokrker Working Class Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen Ungrateful Unreliable
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is a satirical and thought-provoking colour lithograph that captures the essence of political disillusionment in 19th century France. The image portrays a French politician, donning a top hat and smoking a cigar, who appears aloof and indifferent towards the working-class voters he had once courted during his election campaign. The artist, Henri Meyer, skillfully depicts the disappointment felt by these workers as they observe their elected representative ignoring their concerns. Their expressions reflect feelings of betrayal and ingratitude from someone they had placed their trust in. This caricature serves as a scathing commentary on the fickle nature of politics, highlighting how politicians can quickly become untrustworthy once they secure power. Through this artwork, Meyer exposes not only the selfishness and indifference of this particular candidate but also sheds light on broader issues within French politics at that time. The image symbolizes the disconnect between politicians and ordinary citizens, emphasizing how easily promises made during electioneering can be forgotten once victory is achieved. This powerful piece serves as a reminder that even though it was created over a century ago, its message remains relevant today. It prompts us to question our own political systems and encourages us to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions after elections are won.
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