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La police de la langue…
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La police de la langue…
La police de la langue…
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Cartoon

The language police
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL.r., GARNOTTE 96.09.07
Date 1996
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions21.4 x 27.0 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2007.69.112
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Michel Garneau (Garnotte)
NotesThe second image presents the caricature as it was published in Le Devoir, after being finalized using drawing software.

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