"Here the Barbarians Have Passed" Plaquette

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"Here the Barbarians Have Passed" Plaquette
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"Here the Barbarians Have Passed" Plaquette

Date1914-1918
MediumBronze
Dimensions2 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. (7 x 5.7 x 0.6 cm)
Credit LineNelson and Juanita Greif Gutman Collection
Object number1963.16.258.18
NOT ON VIEW
Last Updated5/16/24
Image Not Available for The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
The Comedians from the Province. - Can you imagine, my dear, these barbarians were hissing during my performance in "Cinna"; and you have seen me in "Cinna". - Yes, I flatter myself having seen you, but you must understand that these provincials are utter simpletons. Once you have your debut at the Theatre Français, you'll be seeing Mr. J.J. who will pamper you, you'll be asking 100'000 francs annual salary, and they'll applaud you... how can you possibly succeed with 1'500 francs at the Beauvais... you fool!
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Image Not Available for Malbroug is going to war / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Malbroug is going to war / But doesn’t know when he'll fight (bis) / He is going to fight at Easter / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / He is going to fight at Easter / or at Trinity. (bis) / Trinity has passed / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Trinity has passed / And Marlbrough has not fought.(bis)
Malbroug is going to war / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Malbroug is going to war / But doesn’t know when he'll fight (bis) / He is going to fight at Easter / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / He is going to fight at Easter / or at Trinity. (bis) / Trinity has passed / Mironton, ton, ton, mirontaine, / Trinity has passed / And Marlbrough has not fought.(bis)
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