Die Sitten der Volker, Volume 3

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This picture shows a float from the Carneval (Mardi Gras) celebration in Nice, France. This tradition is celebrated primarily in Catholic parts of Germany and represents a final celebration before the start of Lent, when fasting and prayer are the order of the day.

Artist:

Georg Buschan (German author, 1863-1942)

Title of work:

Die Sitten der Volker, Volume 3

Date made:

1914

Media/Materials:

chromotypography (relief printing process); color lithography ; ink; paper (fiber product)

Credit:

Joseph McVeigh

Accession number:

SC Accession 7124 SC Order 1068

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