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Cartoon
A closed-door commission of inquiry?...
Artist
Garnotte
(Né / Born 1951)
SignatureL. r., GARNOTTE 2011-09-27
Date
2011
Medium / Technique
Ink and graphite on bristol paper
Dimensions23 × 30.4 cm
Origin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2015.124.166
DivisionDocumentary Art
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
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Jacques Duchesneau: “When a bathtub runs over, you’ve got a choice: mop up with a towel or turn off the tap… A closed-door inquiry turns off the tap”
Garnotte
2011
M2015.124.167
I agree with Duchesneau: “Someone who gives evidence behind closed doors is very, very, very voluble”
Garnotte
2011
M2015.124.168
This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.