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Boisvenu regrette le choix du mot « corde » mais persiste dans l'idée d'offrir la possibilité aux meurtriers de se tuer en prison…
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Boisvenu regrette le choix du mot « corde » mais persiste dans l'idée d'offrir la possibilité aux meurtriers de se tuer en prison…
Boisvenu regrette le choix du mot « corde » mais persiste dans l'idée d'offrir la possibilité aux meurtriers de se tuer en prison…

Cartoon

Boisvenu regrets his use of the word “rope” but reiterates the idea that murderers be given the opportunity to kill themselves in prison…
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureUnderneath image, handwritten, l.l. : GARNOTTE 2012-02-04
Date 2012
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite on card
Dimensions22.9 × 30.4 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2019.45.21
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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