Rébus: "Béranger ne fut véritablement fort, car il n'eut jamais la clef des champs" (Rebus: "Beranger was not really strong, for he never had the key of the fields")

1863

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

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This image shows a series of illustrations, each with a unique scene. The top illustration features a bird, while the second depicts three posts. The third illustration shows a table with a sign that reads "Pays des Poulardes". The fourth illustration is a piece of salaison, and the fifth shows a mushroom-shaped structure. The sixth illustration is a hammer. One interesting detail is the use of French phrases throughout the illustrations, which suggests that the artist may have been inspired by French culture or language. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of Meryon, Charles.

Rébus: "Béranger ne fut véritablement fort, car il n'eut jamais la clef des champs" (Rebus: "Beranger was not really strong, for he never had the key of the fields")

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