{"product_id":"french-illustration-lassiette-au-beurre-3","title":"Soldier's Pay, L'Assiette au Beurre","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original page from L'Assiette au Beurre captures the razor-sharp wit that made the magazine legendary among Belle Époque satirical publications. The illustration depicts two French customs officers in their distinctive blue uniforms, casually smoking pipes while discussing the inadequacy of their government wages, a sly commentary on the endemic corruption that allowed smugglers to operate with official complicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece exemplifies the magazine's approach: accomplished draftsmanship in service of pointed social critique. The muted color palette and confident linework create an image both visually appealing and bitingly funny. L'Assiette au Beurre employed some of the finest illustrators of the era to skewer French institutions, from the military to the clergy to, as here, the civil service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French satirical illustration or those drawn to the irreverent spirit of early twentieth-century political cartooning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75\" x 8.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juan Gris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Some illustrations may have writing or images on verso. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45146726170739,"sku":"IL8203","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_8604ec64-7bd8-4018-a48a-500899c3e280.jpg?v=1783719531","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/french-illustration-lassiette-au-beurre-3","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}