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HE. EX. EX. Motoredons: Cartoon of transport in the city
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HE. EX. EX. Motoredons: Cartoon of transport in the city
LSE4088622 HE. EX. EX. Motoredons: Cartoon of transport in the city. A bourgeois asks a coachman to take him to a street and is surprised that he refuses since he is free asks him why. The driver says that it is precisely because he is free of his choices that he refuses. Drawing by Moloch (1849-1909), around 1860. by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: HE. EX. EX. Motoredons: Cartoon of transport in the city. A bourgeois asks a driver to take him to a street and is surprised that he refuses since he is free asks him why. The driver answers him that it is precisely because he is free of his choices that he refuses. Drawing by Moloch (1849-1909), around 1860.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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19th Mode Bourgeoisie Capital Sins Dispute Driver Ease Fiacre Indifference Laziness Mens Fashion Tier Virilite Coupling Metier Mode Transport Vehicle
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In this print titled "HE. EX. EX. Motoredons: Cartoon of transport in the city" we are transported back to 19th century Paris, where a thought-provoking scene unfolds before our eyes. The image portrays a bourgeois gentleman standing beside a horse-drawn carriage, engaging in an unexpected conversation with the coachman. The bourgeois requests transportation to a specific street but is taken aback when the driver refuses his request despite being free to choose his passengers. Perplexed, the bourgeois questions why he would decline such an opportunity. The driver's response is both intriguing and profound - he explains that it is precisely because of his freedom that he exercises his right to refuse. This drawing by Moloch, created around 1860, captures not only the physical elements of this interaction but also delves into deeper societal themes. It explores concepts of choice, labor, class dynamics, and even capital sins like laziness and indifference. Through Moloch's skillful caricature style and attention to detail, we witness a snapshot of life in Paris during this era - from the fashion choices of both men involved in the dispute to the bustling street scene surrounding them. Leonard de Selva beautifully captures this historical artwork through photography while preserving its essence for us all to appreciate today. This fascinating piece invites contemplation on issues still relevant today and serves as a reminder that freedom can manifest itself in unexpected ways.
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