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Le magicien ou l'homme de la situation
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Le magicien ou l'homme de la situation
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

The Magician or I Am the Man That Does It
Artist (1870-1941)
SignatureB., A. G. Racey
InscriptionsWritten in pencil left of cartoon: Magician: - You see here, ladies and gentlemen, an empty provincial government cash box. I merely cover it for a moment, wave my magic wand and hey presto! A surplus appears in the box that hitherto contained a deficit or a mere meagre balance.
Date 1920-1930
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite
Dimensions30.5 x 48.2 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2005.23.116
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Susan Racey Godber and Margaret Racey Stavert
Status
Not on view

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