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C'été Molière que été sur ce monumente ...
C'été Molière que été sur ce monumente ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
C'été Molière que été sur ce monumente is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1855. The print depicts a lively urban scene with a group of four individuals.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows four people engaged in various activities, such as conversing or strolling. Daumier's work is known for its satirical commentary on society, and this print is characteristic of his critical eye on the social issues of his time.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is executed in a cartoonish style, with simple lines and shapes used to capture the characters' expressions and essence. This technique allows for a direct and humorous representation of the subjects.
Context
Lithography, the technique used to create this print, was a popular method for producing artworks during the mid-19th century. It enabled artists like Daumier to disseminate their work widely and comment on contemporary issues.
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Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
Devant le tableau de M. Manet
Le portier de Mr Vautour
Monsieur le concierge, allant en soirée
Précaution indispensable que prennent les Parisiens ...
Tiens vous v'la, què que vous avez donc la
A la mairie ...
Tiens ... qu'est-ce qu'c'est donc qu'ça? ...
Tiens, papa, te v'la! ...
Jeunes collégiens... lavant jusqu'a leur dictionnaire latin