France - Colonialism - Africa - Postcard (22) - 1925-1935
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A set of 22 antique illustrated postcards from France by Charles Boirau titled En Afrique, depicting satirical scenes of colonial life in Africa and dating circa 1925–1935, in good condition.
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Charles Boirau (1889-1949)
« IN AFRICA » — A set of 22 old illustrated postcards
France — Publisher R. Prudent, Paris — Circa 1925-1935
An interesting set of 22 old illustrated postcards attributed to the French designer Charles Boirau (1889-1949), an artist known for his satirical compositions devoted to colonial Africa.
The cards feature humorous scenes, characters, landscapes and situations of colonial life, rendered in a graphic style characteristic of the artist.
The illustrations are printed in sepia brown and black on light paper and carry the printed signature « Ch. Boirau ».
HERITAGE INTEREST
Charles Boirau was an illustrator active during the first half of the 20th century.
His works bear witness to the French artistic and satirical production related to colonial territories.
An exhibition devoted to his work was organized by the association Images & Mémoires in 2015.
Copies of the En Afrique series are also held in the collections of the National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington.
This set constitutes a testimony to the history of French illustration, caricature, and colonial representations of the interwar period.
The scenes reflect the satirical conventions and racial stereotypes of their time, which today gives them documentary interest for the study of colonial imagery.
Charles Boirau (1889-1949)
« IN AFRICA » — A set of 22 old illustrated postcards
France — Publisher R. Prudent, Paris — Circa 1925-1935
An interesting set of 22 old illustrated postcards attributed to the French designer Charles Boirau (1889-1949), an artist known for his satirical compositions devoted to colonial Africa.
The cards feature humorous scenes, characters, landscapes and situations of colonial life, rendered in a graphic style characteristic of the artist.
The illustrations are printed in sepia brown and black on light paper and carry the printed signature « Ch. Boirau ».
HERITAGE INTEREST
Charles Boirau was an illustrator active during the first half of the 20th century.
His works bear witness to the French artistic and satirical production related to colonial territories.
An exhibition devoted to his work was organized by the association Images & Mémoires in 2015.
Copies of the En Afrique series are also held in the collections of the National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington.
This set constitutes a testimony to the history of French illustration, caricature, and colonial representations of the interwar period.
The scenes reflect the satirical conventions and racial stereotypes of their time, which today gives them documentary interest for the study of colonial imagery.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
22
Country of origin
France
Subject
Colonialism
Theme detail/city
Africa
Year - youngest item
1935
Year - oldest item
1925
Condition
Good condition
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