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Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Bergers de Virgile, 1842. Virgil's Shepherds. Air suffisamment connu: Ces beaux enfans de l'Italie, Celebraient ainsi tour a tour, Le bois, le coteau, la prairie, Et le doux ciel qui leur donna le jour. (Paroles et Musique de Mr. F. Berat). Sufficiently well-known tune: These beautiful children of Italy, Celebrated each in turn, The wood, the hillside, the meadow, And the sweet sky which gave birth to them. (Words and Music by Mr. F. Berat). From L'Histoire ancienne
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Honore Daumier's lithograph "Les Bergers de Virgile" (Virgil's Shepherds), created in 1842, captures the idyllic and pastoral scene of ancient Roman shepherds celebrating the beauty of nature. The image is inspired by the words and music of Frederic Berat from the ancient Roman poem "L'Histoire ancienne" by Publius Vergilius Maro, also known as Virgil. In this print, Daumier masterfully portrays a group of shepherds, each one admiring and celebrating different aspects of nature - a boy holding a flower, another playing a brass instrument, and another garlanded with flowers. The scene is set against a backdrop of a wooded hillside, a meadow, and a clear blue sky. Daumier's use of black and white lithography adds to the nostalgic and humorous tone of the print. The artist's satirical and parodic style is evident in the exaggerated features and expressions of the shepherds, adding a touch of humor to the otherwise serene and idyllic scene. This print is a testament to the enduring appeal of the pastoral tradition in art and literature, and a reminder of the simple pleasures and joys of rural life. It is a beautiful and charming addition to any collection of 19th century art, and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of France and Italy.
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