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La Mère est dans le feu de la composition, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
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La Mère est dans le feu de la composition, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mere est dans le feu de la composition, 1844. La mere est dans le feu de la composition, l'enfant est dans l'eau de la baignoire! (The mother is in the heat of composition, the child is in the water of the bathtub!). Satirical criticism of women who have interests outside housework and childcare - the selfish mother devotes herself to novel-writing while her neglected child drowns. From Les Bas-bleus, no. 7
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La Mère est dans le feu de la composition
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(The Mother is in the Heat of Composition), created by Honore Daumier in 1844, is a powerful and thought-provoking lithograph that satirically critiques gender roles and the neglect of maternal responsibilities during the 19th century. The image depicts a woman, dressed in a blouse and apron, intently focused on her writing as she leans over a table, quill in hand. Her neglected child is shown in the foreground, reaching out from a bathtub filled with water, on the verge of drowning. Daumier's work was part of a series called "Les Bas-bleus," which targeted women who pursued intellectual pursuits outside of traditional domestic duties. The title of this particular piece, "The mother is in the heat of composition, the child is in the water of the bathtub!," emphasizes the mother's selfishness and neglect of her child's safety. The chaotic background of the scene, with a broom lying untidy in the corner, further highlights the mess and disarray that results from her preoccupation with her writing. This satirical work reflects the societal expectations of women during the 19th century, where motherhood and housework were the primary responsibilities, and intellectual pursuits were considered a luxury for men. The image challenges these gender roles and highlights the importance of balancing maternal responsibilities with personal interests and career goals. La Mère est dans le feu de la composition is an essential piece of heritage art that continues to resonate with modern audiences, as it sheds light on the complexities of motherhood, gender roles, and the importance of work-life balance. This black and white lithograph is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to inspire and provoke thought on the role of women in society and the importance of addressing societal expectations and biases.
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