IDENTITY
Le Grand Prix dans l'antiquité
Periodical / Journalism
Work Summary
A humorous illustrated piece imagining the modern Grand Prix in antiquity. Caran d'Ache uses historical parody and graphic caricature to transpose contemporary spectacle into an ancient setting.
Evidence Summary
Documents attention to contemporary illustrated press.
No further reaction is stated in this letter.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Caran d'Ache
Work
Le Grand Prix dans l'antiquité
Years / Period
21 Jun 1888
Van Gogh Relation
Mentioned
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
21 Jun 1888 — Letter 629
Mentioned · Mentioned / noticed publication
Van Gogh notes that Le Figaro must also have published an issue with drawings by Caran d'Ache.
Response: Documents attention to contemporary illustrated press.
Connection: No further reaction is stated in this letter.
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