A striking lithographed cardboard box from the humorous "Coucou" series, produced around 1945 by the Manufacture Française de Surprises Enfantines in Nieppe (Nord). This vignette, entitled "The Fugitive Dead Man," depicts a caricature of Adolf Hitler as a panicked skeleton fleeing with a flag emblazoned with a swastika. A typical example of dark humor from the Liberation period, it reflects French anti-Nazi propaganda and the spirit of popular mockery prevalent in the post-war era.
✦ Origin: Nieppe, Nord (France) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1945 - WW2 ✦ Dimensions: 8x6x2.5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed cardboard ✦ Condition: Excellent condition, vibrant colors, very slight wear on the edges
A rare and sought-after piece from collections on anti-Nazi propaganda and war satire , emblematic of French popular production from 1945.
