La Lune – digitized
Not only do the caricatures depict politicians and political affairs, they also offer unusual insight into the cultural life of metropolitan Paris. Artists, singers and writers were portrayed; illustrations depicting opera and theatre performances were published. Major contributors included amongst others Cham, Pépin, Demare and L. Petit. The periodical was first published in October 1865. After having published a caricature depicting Napoleon III in December 1867 the periodical was, however, banned and ceased publication on 17th January 1868.
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