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La dêroute!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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La dêroute!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
La deroute!, 19th century.
Total collapse
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La Déroute! (Total Collapse!), created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in the 19th century, is a poignant and thought-provoking lithograph that captures the essence of political instability and societal collapse. The image, reminiscent of an antique photograph, depicts a group of disheveled men, each falling over in various stages of collapse, with a toppled ballot box lying in the foreground. The caricatured figures, with their exaggerated expressions and distorted bodies, exude a sense of despair and hopelessness, as if to illustrate the complete breakdown of order and authority. The use of grey tones adds to the monochromatic and somber atmosphere, further emphasizing the gravity of the scene. The title "La Déroute!" is written in bold, lettering style across the top, adding a sense of urgency and importance to the piece. Daumier's masterful depiction of the fall of officials and the collapse of the political system was a common theme in his work, reflecting the social and political climate of France during the 19th century. This historic artwork, now a part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., serves as a reminder of the power of art to capture and reflect the complexities of human experience, particularly in times of political upheaval and uncertainty.
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