Waldeck-Rousseau / Rire 98
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Waldeck-Rousseau / Rire 98
PIERRE-MARIE-RENE WALDECK-ROUSSEAU French politician: a satirical view Date: 1846 - 1904
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1846 Cigarette Eyes Marie Pierre Rene Rire Rousseau Satirical Waldeck
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This image captures Pierre-Marius-Rene Waldeck-Rousseau, a prominent French politician, in a moment of contemplative relaxation. Dressed in a formal suit and vest, Waldeck-Rousseau sits in an armchair, his eyes fixed intently on a cigarette held between his fingers. The title "Rire 98" suggests that this photograph was taken in the year 1898, during a significant period in Waldeck-Rousseau's political career. Waldeck-Rousseau served as Prime Minister of France from 1898 to 1902, leading a government known as the "Government of Morocco" due to its involvement in the French protectorate over Morocco. His tenure was marked by a series of political crises, including the Dreyfus Affair, which tested the unity of the French Republic. Despite the challenges he faced, Waldeck-Rousseau remained a formidable figure in French politics. This satirical view of him, with his exaggerated features and intense gaze, offers a glimpse into the public perception of the man behind the political mask. The photograph's title, "Rire," or "laugh," may suggest a lighthearted take on the serious business of politics, or it could be a commentary on the stresses and pressures that came with holding such a high office. Regardless of the intended meaning, this photograph provides a fascinating window into the personal side of a historical figure, offering a glimpse into the life of a man who shaped the course of French history. With his big eyes, furrowed brow, and cigarette in hand, Waldeck-Rousseau appears both introspective and determined, a complex and intriguing figure who continues to captivate the imagination of historians and the public alike.
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