Artwork
The new Icarus
The new Icarus is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows a man falling from the sky.
He's wearing a pair of wings, like in a myth.
The story behind it is interesting - it was published in a newspaper called Le Charivari in 1850, as part of a series called News of the Day, which commented on current events.
The artist used this myth to say something about his time.
Check out the work of artist: Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879)
Overview
The New Icarus is a print by Honoré Daumier, published in the French newspaper Le Charivari on June 7, 1850.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man with wings plummeting towards the ground, referencing the myth of Icarus. Daumier used this ancient story to comment on contemporary issues.
History & Provenance
It was part of Daumier's series 'News of the Day', which addressed current events through satirical imagery.
Context
By invoking the Icarus myth, Daumier drew a parallel between the mythological figure's hubris and the societal concerns of his time.
Artist & collection
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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