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Des entrepreneurs en travaux publics utilisent un langage codé, calqué sur le vocabulaire du golf pour décider du prix des contrats...
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Des entrepreneurs en travaux publics utilisent un langage codé, calqué sur le vocabulaire du golf pour décider du prix des contrats...
Des entrepreneurs en travaux publics utilisent un langage codé, calqué sur le vocabulaire du golf pour décider du prix des contrats...

Cartoon

Public works contractors use a coded language based on golfing terminology to set the price of contracts…
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL.r. : GARNOTTE / 2009-10-17
Date 2009
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions23 × 30.8 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2012.51.189
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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