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Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas été assez battu... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas été assez battu... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas ete assez battu... 1846. Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas ete assez battu... Je suis sur que votre cousin le pompier est venu. Ah! Marguerite, Marguerite, vos liaisons finiront par vous perdre, dans mon esprit, surtout si vous continuez a y mettre trop de sel!'. Man: The egg yolk wasn't beaten enough... I'm sure your cousin the fireman came. Ah! Marguerite, Marguerite, your affairs will end up ruining you, in my mind, especially if you continue to add too much salt to it!'. From Les Bons bourgeois
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Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas été assez battu...
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(The yellow egg yolk wasn't beaten enough...) is a lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, created in 1846. This image is taken from Daumier's series "Les Bons bourgeois" (The Good Bourgeois), which satirically portrays the daily life and social norms of the middle class in 19th century France. In this particular print, a man, presumably the husband, stands over a kitchen counter, disapprovingly examining an egg yolk in a bowl. The expression on his face conveys a mixture of disappointment and criticism as he laments, "Ah! Marguerite, Marguerite, vos liaisons finiront par vous perdre, dans mon esprit, surtout si vous continuez a y mettre trop de sel!" (Ah! Marguerite, Marguerite, your affairs will end up ruining you, in my mind, especially if you continue to add too much salt to it!). The presence of his cousin, the fireman, is implied in the man's statement, suggesting that the kitchen mishap may have caused a larger problem. The image, with its high contrast and intricate detail, showcases Daumier's exceptional skill as a lithographer. The composition, with its focus on the man's disapproving expression and the egg yolk in the foreground, effectively conveys the underlying tension and criticism in the scene. This print is a testament to Daumier's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and social commentary through his art. Today, "Le jaune d'oeuf n'a pas été assez battu..." is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to be appreciated for its historical significance and artistic merit. The print serves as a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of 19th century France and the enduring power of satire to reflect and critique the human condition.
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