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Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code
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Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code
CHT293273 Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code Civil, promulgated by Napoleon in 1804, c.1840-50 (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Wife Must follow the Husband wherever he Wishes to Live ; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22658052
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Comedy Comical Criticism Critique Equal Rights Legal Mariage Obedience Obedient Relationship Ridicule Sarcasm Sarcastic Spouse Submissive Womens Rights Deferential
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This colorful lithograph by Honore Daumier, titled "Caricature ridiculing Chapter VI of the Rights and Duties of Spouses in the French Code Civil" offers a satirical take on gender dynamics and marital expectations during the 19th century. Created around 1840-50, this artwork humorously portrays a scene from Chapter VI of the French Code Civil, promulgated by Napoleon in 1804. The image depicts a husband walking ahead confidently while his wife follows obediently behind him. The caption reads, "The Wife Must follow the Husband wherever he Wishes to Live". Through clever visual commentary, Daumier highlights societal norms that required women to be submissive and deferential to their husbands. With its vibrant colors and comical depiction, this caricature challenges traditional notions of marriage and equality for women. It serves as a critique of legal frameworks that perpetuated male dominance within relationships. Daumier's work is both sarcastic and thought-provoking as it questions the absurdity of such power imbalances between spouses. By placing the wife one step behind her husband at a seaside location, he adds an extra layer of irony to emphasize how these societal expectations limited women's freedom and agency. Overall, this print captures not only historical perspectives on marriage but also raises important discussions about gender roles and equal rights that are still relevant today.
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