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Eduard Thöny
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Eduard Thöny

German caricaturist
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Eduard Thöny was a German caricaturist known for his work with the Munich satirical publication Simplicissimus starting in 1896. His caricatures often commented on aspects of German life that were viewed negatively outside the country, such as the didactic professor, the tourist, and the military dandy. Thöny was particularly recognized for his depictions of the upper-class boorishness of Prussian officers. Caricature, as a form of individual satire, emerged during the Renaissance and Reformation, emphasizing the individual and their flaws.12

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