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L'Eau du puits de Grenelle, 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
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L'Eau du puits de Grenelle, 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'Eau du puits de Grenelle, 1841. - Decidement cette eau chaude est tres mauvaise a boire'. - Oui, mais il y a beaucoup de petits insects dedans!'. Water from the Grenelle well. First man: This hot water is very bad to drink'. Second man: Yes, but there are a lot of little insects in it!'. Periodical: La Caricature, 14 March 1841
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L'Eau du puits de Grenelle," a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, offers a humorous commentary on the quality of water from the Grenelle well in Paris during the 19th century. The image, published in the periodical "La Caricature" on March 14, 1841, depicts two men in conversation as they gaze into a glass filled with water from the well. The first man, with a furrowed brow and a disapproving expression, declares, "This hot water is very bad to drink." The second man, with a look of surprise and amusement, responds, "Yes, but there are a lot of little insects in it!" Daumier's masterful use of black and white contrasts effectively highlight the men's facial expressions and the transparency of the glass, drawing the viewer into the scene. The artist's satirical style, with its parodic take on everyday life, was a hallmark of his work and a defining characteristic of the periodical "La Caricature," for which he was a regular contributor. This lithograph, now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a valuable example of Daumier's ability to capture the humor and irony in everyday situations, as well as his keen observation of the human condition. The image invites us to reflect on the importance of water as a basic necessity, and the lengths people will go to ensure its purity. With its timeless appeal and enduring relevance, "L'Eau du puits de Grenelle" remains a beloved and intriguing work of art from the 19th century.
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