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Ces gros-là, on les appâte avec des enveloppes brunes!
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Ces gros-là, on les appâte avec des enveloppes brunes!
Ces gros-là, on les appâte avec des enveloppes brunes!

Cartoon

The best bait for these big ones is brown envelopes!
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureWithin image, handwritten, l.r. : GARNOTTE / 2013-05-10
InscriptionsOn back, handwritten, u.c. : GILLES VAILLANCOURT / MAIRE DE LAVAL
Date 2013
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions23 × 30.6 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2020.92.94
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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