1848 Décampant avec Armes et Bagages - Cham
Archival giclée
Frames arrive ready to hang
Secure checkout
Made to order
Description
A satirical lithograph by Cham from 1849, depicting the transition from the political turbulence of 1848 to the uncertainty of the new year.
This lithograph by the French caricaturist Cham, born Amédée de Noé, appeared in the Parisian satirical journal Le Charivari in 1849. The image depicts a personified figure of the year 1848 as an elderly, dishevelled woman carrying a heavy sack labelled '1848' on her back. Within this sack, several small figures representing the political factions of the time, including 'Socialisme', are huddled together. The woman walks away from a young child in a high chair, who is labelled '1849'.
Cham was a prolific contributor to Le Charivari, a publication known for its biting social and political commentary. This work captures the anxieties of the French public following the Revolution of 1848. The transition from the tumultuous events of 1848 to the uncertainty of 1849 is rendered through the artist's characteristic use of grotesque exaggeration and symbolic shorthand. The woman, representing the departing year, carries the weight of the previous year's political failures and radical ideologies. The child, representing the new year, sits in a domestic setting, suggesting a fragile beginning for the new political order.
Technically, the print displays the fluid, expressive line work typical of mid-nineteenth-century lithography. Cham uses cross-hatching to create depth and texture, particularly in the woman's tattered clothing and the heavy sack. The composition is balanced, with the departing figure moving towards the right, leaving the viewer to contemplate the implications of the transition. This piece provides a window into the visual culture of the Second Republic, where satire functioned as a primary medium for public discourse. The print remains a record of the political climate in France during a period of rapid change, capturing the cynicism and apprehension felt by many citizens as they navigated the aftermath of revolutionary upheaval.
Return policy
Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. See our refunds page for full details.
Shipping
We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Care and materials
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
1848 Décampant avec Armes et Bagages - Cham
Why Choose Us ?
Damage-free delivery guarantee
Fast Shipping
Museum-Quality Materials
You May Also Like