Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Travies, C. J.. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Le juste milieu se crotte is a coloured engraving from the 1830s, created by C.
About this work
Overview
Le juste milieu se crotte is a coloured engraving from the 1830s, created by C. J. Travies for the French satirical periodical La Caricature. The work is plate 144 in an issue of the magazine.
Subject & Meaning
The print satirizes mid-19th century French politicians who attempted to appease all factions, as implied by the title's humorous suggestion of the futility of seeking a perfect middle ground.
Technique & Style
Executed as a coloured print, the piece showcases Travies' use of engraving techniques to convey satirical content, characteristic of La Caricature's visual commentary style.
History & Provenance
Originally published in La Caricature, the print is now part of the H Beard Print Collection. Further provenance details are not provided, but similar works can be found in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Created for a satirical magazine, the print reflects the political climate of 1830s France, using humour to critique political posturing. La Caricature was known for such commentary.
Artist & collection
Artist
C. J. Travies made mid-19th-century hand-colored lithographs of everyday scenes and costumes. This set includes prints from the H Beard collection, showing 1830s fashion and street life in crisp, collectible sheets.…
