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2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
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2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor, 1839. 2 o'clock - Azor's snack. Que voulez vous, mon cher, cette bete n'a que moi, vous avez tout le monde'. (Man feeding his dog from a market stall as a beggar puts out his hand: What do you want, mate, this beast only has me, you have the whole world). Series: La Journee du Celibataire; Periodical: Le Charivari, 22 June 1839
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2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor," a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, depicts a poignant moment in the daily life of a man and his dog in 19th century France. The image, published in the satirical magazine Le Charivari on June 22, 1839, is part of Daumier's series "La Journee du Celibataire." In the print, a man, dressed in the typical attire of the time, sits on a bench with his back against a market stall. He holds a piece of bread in one hand and feeds a scruffy dog from it with the other. A beggar, with outstretched hand, pleads for food nearby, uttering the words, "Que voulez vous, mon cher, cette bete n'a que moi, vous avez tout le monde" (What do you want, mate, this beast only has me, you have the whole world). The title "2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor" translates to "2 o'clock - Azor's snack," referring to the time of day when people would take a mid-afternoon break for a light meal or snack. The print's title adds an ironic twist to the scene, as the man and his dog share a meager meal while the beggar looks on in desperation. Daumier's masterful use of black and white contrasts highlights the stark reality of poverty and the harshness of life in 19th century France. The print's satirical tone and parody of societal norms make it a significant work in the history of art and a testament to Daumier's skill as a social commentator. Today, "2 heures - Le gouter d'Azor" is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), allowing future generations to appreciate the wit and insight of this remarkable work of art.
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