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Maxime Bernier dira ce qu'il voudra… mais des fois, la burqa, c’est pratique!
Maxime Bernier dira ce qu'il voudra… mais des fois, la burqa, c’est pratique!
Maxime Bernier dira ce qu'il voudra… mais des fois, la burqa, c’est pratique!

Cartoon

Maxime Bernier can say what he likes, but sometimes the burka comes in handy!
Artist (Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL.r., GARNOTTE 2008-05-09
Date 2008
Medium / Technique Ink on card
Dimensions22.8 × 30.5 cm
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2011.90.383
CreditGift of Michel Garneau (Garnotte)
NotesThe second image presents the caricature as it was published in Le Devoir, after being finalized using drawing software.

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