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Rifolard est plus charmé que jamais...
Rifolard est plus charmé que jamais... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Rifolard est plus charmé que jamais.
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Overview
Rifolard est plus charmé que jamais... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1848, a year marked by significant social and political change in France.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three men in heavy coats and hats, their serious faces suggesting concern or worry. The title implies a narrative beyond the simple portrayal of the figures, potentially referencing contemporary events or personalities.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features a sketchy style, with the three central figures rendered in greater detail than the background, which includes faint, ghostly outlines of people and buildings. Daumier's focus on the men's faces and clothing creates a sense of immediacy.
Context
Daumier was known for his satirical works in publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, using caricature to critique the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy. This print aligns with his republican democratic views and role as a visual commentator on French life.
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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.
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