A 1916 illustration from La Baïonnette by Jacques Nam presents a playful animal fable staged like a chorus. Gathered creatures look inward as the talkative magpie at the center has finally been silenced, allowing the rest to be heard. The humor lies in gesture and arrangement rather than exaggeration, turning group dynamics into quiet satire.
The original caption captures the punchline more directly: “Did you see the magpie? It was the only way to make her keep quiet!” Nam lets the animals carry the joke, relying on posture, expression, and rhythm rather than exaggeration.
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A 1916 illustration from La Baïonnette by Jacques Nam presents a playful animal fable staged like a chorus. Gathered creatures look inward as the talkative magpie at the center has finally been silenced, allowing the rest to be heard. The humor lies in gesture and arrangement rather than exaggeration, turning group dynamics into quiet satire.
The original caption captures the punchline more directly: “Did you see the magpie? It was the only way to make her keep quiet!” Nam lets the animals carry the joke, relying on posture, expression, and rhythm rather than exaggeration.
Natural wood, black, or white frames with matching hands | Silent quartz mechanism
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