This print appeared in LA CARICATURE (Journal) N° 193. / Pl. 404. The print carries the indication: "Imprimé sur pierre française" (printed on French stone). According to Provost this is the first print executed on a French lithographic stone. In order to become independent from the expensive lithographic stones imported from Bavaria, the Caricature used for this print and also for the following one, nr. 405 by Traviès, a French stone. Since there are several later claims in this matter, we feel we cannot confirm this statement. The print shows the rather liberal distribution of medals to willing and "voting" subjects. Legislative elections were held on June 21. In this picture, the king rewards voters who cast their ballots correctly, presenting them with a cross of the Legion of Honor and a portrait of himself as a pear. In January 1834, Philipon had represented the King in a famous drawing that consisted of four portraits showing his gradual metamorphosis into a pear. This publication eventually led to a lawsuit. From then on, Daumier hardly represented the King in any other way. During Prunelle's political career, he held the position of mayor of Lyon from 1830 to 1837. He was an ardent supporter of the July monarchy, claiming that Republican aims could best be preserved by a strong monarchist Government, a rather unusual political approach, even at his time. The Charivari felt that a clear view was impeded by his hair constantly falling over his eyes.
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Place of origin:
Paris
Notes:
1st state.
Published in: La Caricature, July 17, 1834.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated by: Benjamin A. and Julia M. Trustman, 1959.
