A humorous French satirical cartoon asking the difference between a policeman and Eau de Sedlitz (a purgative liquid). The caption answers "one stops/arrests while the other releases!" The image depicts a policeman arresting a man. <br />
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A humorous French satirical cartoon asking the difference between a policeman and Eau de Sedlitz (a purgative liquid). The caption answers "one stops/arrests while the other releases!" The image depicts a policeman arresting a man. <br />
Date: Paris, ca 1870
Format: 320 x 235mm.
Color: Beau col. d'époque.
Condition: In very good condition, fixed on to a contemporary outsized sheet of thick cream paper. Decent margins, good impression. Lightly age toned.
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A humorous French satirical cartoon asking the difference between a policeman and Eau de Sedlitz (a purgative liquid). The caption answers "one stops/arrests while the other releases!" The image depicts a policeman arresting a man.
It is worth noting is the street name Avenue des Pincefesses - Pinch bottom Avenue!, around the corner, a character holds up a large bottle of Eau de Sedlitz. A wood engraving.
It is worth noting is the street name Avenue des Pincefesses - Pinch bottom Avenue!, around the corner, a character holds up a large bottle of Eau de Sedlitz. A wood engraving.
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- N° Reference: 46539
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