Sir Paul Kruger Circa 1900

Published circa 1900 as number 2 in Le Musée de Sires, this original poster printed in color lithography portrays Paul Kruger, State President of the South African Republic and one of the central political figures of the Second Boer War.

Kruger appears as a heavy, determined figure wearing a top hat and smoking his characteristic pipe. He grips a large wooden club while a grinning figure dressed in British colors peers through the doorway behind him. The interior’s striped walls and limited palette create an unexpectedly modern setting.

Produced during the conflict between the Boer republics and the British Empire, the image condenses international rivalry into an immediately understandable confrontation. Roubille’s exaggeration gives the political subject the clarity of a theatrical scene.

A versatile French artist, Auguste Roubille worked as a painter, illustrator, poster designer and caricaturist. His political images are distinguished by their strong silhouettes and ability to communicate through a small number of carefully selected details.

This original poster offers particular appeal to collectors of South African history, Boer War material, French satire and rare Belle Époque graphics.

Original Poster

Caricature - Press - South Africa

The museum of Sires - Guelerie Contemporaine number 2

A. Malverge Paris

Good condition, folds, small tears