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Moi! je tiens le sabre, et le goupillon; toi la faucille, le marteau et ler pastel. C'est la barbe.

Moi!  je tiens le sabre, et le goupillon; toi la faucille, le marteau et ler pastel.  C'est la barbe., by Hermann-Paul, 1924
Moi!  je tiens le sabre, et le goupillon; toi la faucille, le marteau et ler pastel.  C'est la barbe., by Hermann-Paul, 1924

Moi! je tiens le sabre, et le goupillon; toi la faucille, le marteau et ler pastel. C'est la barbe. is a print by Hermann-Paul. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Moi!

About this work

Overview

Moi! je tiens le sabre, et le goupillon; toi la faucille, le marteau et ler pastel. C'est la barbe. is a black-and-white print created by Hermann Paul around 1924.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three men standing together, each holding different tools, with a playful title that humorously comments on their roles. The men's similar striped attire suggests a connection between them despite their differences.

Technique & Style

The drawing is rendered in black and white, with the men's clothing featuring prominent striped patterns.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hermann-Paul

Artist

Hermann-Paul

René Georges Hermann-Paul (27 December 1864 – 23 June 1940) was a French artist. He was born in Paris and died in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. He was a well-known illustrator whose work appeared in numerous newspapers and…

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