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(Le parterre de l'Odéon.) L'auteur!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
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(Le parterre de l'Odéon.) L'auteur!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
(Le parterre de l'Odeon.) L'auteur!... 1844.... l'auteur!... l'auteur! - Messieurs, votre impatience va etre satisfaite...vous desirez connaitre l'auteur de l'ouvrage remarquable qui vient d'obtenir un si grand, et je dois dire, si legitime succes...cet auteur...c'est moa [moi]!...'. (The pit at the Odeon theatre): Author!...author!...author! Woman: Gentlemen, your impatience will be satisfied... you wish to know the author of the remarkable work which has just achieved such great, and I must say, such well-deserved success... this author...it is moi [me]!...'. Satirical criticism of bluestockings': women with interests beyond housework and childcare. Female authors were often depicted as mannish and ugly - the implication being that their intellectual output was just as objectionable as their looks. From Les Bas-bleus, no. 17
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is a satirical lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier. The image captures a moment at the Odeon Theatre in Paris, where a woman, dressed in the style of a "bluestocking" - a term used to deride women with intellectual pursuits beyond traditional domestic duties - stands before an eager audience, declaring "Author!...author!...author!" as she reveals herself to be the creator of a recently successful work. Daumier's use of humor and parody in this piece reflects the societal prejudices against women's intellectual achievements during the 19th century. Female authors were often depicted as mannish and unattractive, implying that their intellectual output was just as objectionable as their looks. This misogynistic attitude is evident in the surprised and disapproving expressions of the men in the audience. The black and white lithograph, which is part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, showcases Daumier's exceptional skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion and societal norms. The image serves as a reminder of the challenges women faced in pursuing intellectual and artistic endeavors during this time, as well as the power of satire to challenge and critique societal attitudes. The title "Le parterre de l'Odéon. L'auteur!" translates to "The pit at the Odeon Theatre. The Author!" and was first published in the satirical journal "Les Bas-bleus" in 1844. The work is a testament to Daumier's keen observation of society and his ability to use art as a tool for social commentary.
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