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Les Agrémens du soir/Les Désagrémens de la nuit, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Les Agrémens du soir/Les Désagrémens de la nuit, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Agremens du soir/Les Desagremens de la nuit, 1853. The pleasures of the evening/The disappointments of the night. - Soyez sans crainte, o Josephine, nul oeil jaloux ne peut epier nos pas! o mystere, o bonheur! (Have no fear, O Josephine, no jealous eye can spy on our promenade! oh mystery, oh happiness!'). - C'est p't'etre un voleur! - C'est bien sure un brigand!?'. (Is it a thief! He must be a bandit!?). From Croquis Parisiens
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Les Agrémens du soir/Les Désagrémens de la night," or "The Pleasures of the Evening/The Disappointments of the Night," is a captivating lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1853. This intriguing piece, part of the Croquis Parisiens series, showcases the artist's exceptional talent for capturing human emotions and interactions through satire and parody. The image depicts a man and a woman, dressed in fashionable attire of the nineteenth century, engrossed in a romantic rendezvous under the cover of darkness. The woman, dressed in a elegant gown and adorned with a stylish hat, clutches her companion's hand reassuringly as they stroll through the dimly lit streets. The man, wearing a top hat and a coat, appears to be lost in the moment, whispering sweet nothings into her ear. However, their tranquility is disrupted by the suspicious glances and whispers of two onlookers in the background. One man, pointing and muttering to his companion, exclaims, "Is it a thief!" while the other replies, "It must be a brigand!" The fearful couple, oblivious to the commotion, continue their romantic interlude, oblivious to the distrustful gazes of those around them. The contrast between the happiness and the fear, the romance and the suspicion, adds depth and complexity to this work of art. The black and white medium further emphasizes the mood and tone, transporting us back to the streets of Paris in the nineteenth century. This masterpiece, with its timeless themes of love, fear, and suspicion, continues to captivate and intrigue viewers to this day. This lithograph, "Les Agrémens du soir/Les Désagrémens de la nuit," is a testament to Honore Daumier's exceptional artistic talent and his ability to capture the human condition in all its complexity. It is a must-see for anyone with an appreciation for the arts, history, and the intricacies of human emotion.
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