In France, having a few children out of wedlock does not preclude you from seeking public office. In fact, the people find it charming when they show up to support you at your political rallies.
So here’s some stuff about where the slightly altered quote comes from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline. As for the artist, the Wiki article at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Verhas is pretty good, and we’re in luck; there’s a nice long paragraph in there about this painting. Turns out there was a massive parade to celebrate the silver anniversary of King Leopold and Queen Marie-Henriette of Belgium. They pulled in kids from all over the country to be in the parade.
Mxrpct felt certain that the Martian Mavern Militia would never find her concealed amongst all these look-a-like earthling children. She DID worry that the glow from her larvae sac might give her away…
(best viewed using Google Chrome, with Google Translate added to chrome://extensions, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this huge, oil on canvas (a panel yards wide, really??? – sometimes you have to wonder about Wikimedia Commons file authors) painting.
all have info, or links that point to more info, about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. So far, 2 works by him have been used here.
has the prior (my comment there used the same artist info URLs).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2206 (May 20, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
King Leopold had hoped to impress his new bride, Marie-Henriette with the parade of beautiful children. Unfortunately, she was a staunch proponent of zero population growth.
The painting shows 14 across, not 22. 14 across will divide evenly into 112; 22 won’t. Getting the math right doesn’t disrupt the rhythm of the doggerel
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
All the girls were mad at each other for wearing the same dress.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 5 years ago
The upcoming feminist army in training.
juncarlo over 5 years ago
“A large crowd of admirers gathered at the first convention of Shirley Temple. Here we see them practicing some dance steps.”
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 5 years ago
First row has 14 girls in it, and the column looks to be about 8 deep, so yep, 112 of them.
All singing 112 bottles of wine on the wall, 112 bottles of wine,Take one down, pass it around, 111 bottles of wine on the wall…
Of course, its more likely they are doing rounds on Frére Jacques.
x_Tech over 5 years ago
The Rocket’s School of Dance -Class of 1884
orinoco womble over 5 years ago
“Seventy-six trombones led the big parade, with a hundred and ten cornets right behind…”
PICTO over 5 years ago
The Stepford Daughters…?
J Short over 5 years ago
Randy Newman, about to feel a world of hurt.
Casey Jones over 5 years ago
“And the smallest of all was Madeleine.”
Call me Ishmael over 5 years ago
Mon Dieu, Maman – they really ARE drafting us ! The casualties at the Marne must be horrible !
rmremail over 5 years ago
You really need to be careful to get the dose just right with those fertility drugs.
aerotica69 over 5 years ago
One singular sensation, every little step she takes……
thebashfulone over 5 years ago
And the parents saw only their own daughter.
rmremail over 5 years ago
In France, having a few children out of wedlock does not preclude you from seeking public office. In fact, the people find it charming when they show up to support you at your political rallies.
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 5 years ago
“Time to crush grapes! You’re wearing your Sunday best. Now let’s march! Left right LEFT. Left right LEFT. Left right LEFT.”
Pocosdad over 5 years ago
“We’re marching, marching to Shibboleth, With the Eagle and the Sword!”
rugeirn over 5 years ago
So here’s some stuff about where the slightly altered quote comes from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline. As for the artist, the Wiki article at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Verhas is pretty good, and we’re in luck; there’s a nice long paragraph in there about this painting. Turns out there was a massive parade to celebrate the silver anniversary of King Leopold and Queen Marie-Henriette of Belgium. They pulled in kids from all over the country to be in the parade.
ptnjbrown over 5 years ago
Alright gentlemen, here is this year’s selection of virgin brides. Bidding will start at noon at the ballroom. Have your cash ready.
Call me Ishmael over 5 years ago
Honneur to Miss Finkelstein/ who raised her platoon on wine/ their “tight” formation/ won admiration/ as they marched to the Maginot Line
Reader over 5 years ago
Can’t beat Steve Melcher today — very clever.
jbrobo Premium Member over 5 years ago
A march on Mattel protesting the unrealistic body of Barbie…
poopsypoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
Looks like they are marching for the women’s vote! There are only men on the sidelines.
Linguist over 5 years ago
You’re never too young to march for women’s rights.
Rev Phnk Ey over 5 years ago
Julia was the only one in her Karate class to earn the coveted Black Belt.
Indianapolis Smith over 5 years ago
Mxrpct felt certain that the Martian Mavern Militia would never find her concealed amongst all these look-a-like earthling children. She DID worry that the glow from her larvae sac might give her away…
Another Take over 5 years ago
WE WANT THE RIGHT TO VOTE! When do we want it? TEN YEARS FROM NOW!
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Okay, class? CLA-ASS! We’re going into the museum now. No running, no pointing at the nude David.”
mabrndt Premium Member over 5 years ago
The parade of schools of 1878 or The Review of the Schools:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jan_Verhas_-_The_parade_of_the_schools_of_1878_in_the_presence_of_King_Leopold_II.jpeg
(best viewed using Google Chrome, with Google Translate added to chrome://extensions, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to info about this huge, oil on canvas (a panel yards wide, really??? – sometimes you have to wonder about Wikimedia Commons file authors) painting.
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/verhas_jan_frans.html
https://books.google.com/books?id=PnFMAAAAMAAJ&q=Verhas&pg=PT468#v=onepage&q=Verhas&f=false
http://wiki.cultured.com/people/Jan_Verhas/
http://www.galeriearyjan.com/en/verhas-jean-francois.htm
all have info, or links that point to more info, about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. So far, 2 works by him have been used here.
https://www.gocomics.com/that-is-priceless/2019/05/09?comments=visible
has the prior (my comment there used the same artist info URLs).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2206 (May 20, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
Call me Ishmael over 5 years ago
Les “Hors de Combat”, the legendary drill team of the French Army’s “camp-followers” .
anomaly over 5 years ago
The first recorded flash mob was a big flop.
Bilan over 5 years ago
As if the parade wasn’t boring enough, each school had to pause for hours for their painting to be taken.
MissScarlet Premium Member over 5 years ago
King Leopold had hoped to impress his new bride, Marie-Henriette with the parade of beautiful children. Unfortunately, she was a staunch proponent of zero population growth.
d1234dick Premium Member over 5 years ago
Grand parade of the little girls that will become "ladies of the night, getting used to tromping the streets.
Papared25 over 5 years ago
The Little Rockettes: A Prelogue
CTew Premium Member about 5 years ago
The painting shows 14 across, not 22. 14 across will divide evenly into 112; 22 won’t. Getting the math right doesn’t disrupt the rhythm of the doggerel
burmesecat 10 months ago
Girl with birds