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Cartoon - The Department of Public Works doesn’t know how to stop the Groupaction machine | McCord Museum
Le ministère des Travaux publics ne sait pas comment arrêter la machine Groupaction
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Le ministère des Travaux publics ne sait pas comment arrêter la machine Groupaction
Le ministère des Travaux publics ne sait pas comment arrêter la machine Groupaction
Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be downloaded at a higher resolution. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

The Department of Public Works doesn’t know how to stop the Groupaction machine
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL.r., GARNOTTE 2002-03-22
Date 2002
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite on card
Dimensions23 × 30.6 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2009.50.168
DivisionDocumentary Art
CreditGift of Michel Garneau (Garnotte)
NotesThe second image presents the caricature as it was published in Le Devoir, after being finalized using drawing software.
Status
Not on view

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