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Ayez pitié d'une pauvre vieille qui ne peut plus vivre comme une reine
Ayez pitié d'une pauvre vieille qui ne peut plus vivre comme une reine
Ayez pitié d'une pauvre vieille qui ne peut plus vivre comme une reine

Cartoon

Have pity on a poor old woman who can no longer live like a queen
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL.r., GARNOTTE 2008-11-01
Date 2008
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions22.8 × 30.5 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2011.90.483
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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