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Les bourgeois... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Les bourgeois... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les bourgeois... 19th century.
Gentlemen butchers - The middle class
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This black and white lithograph, titled "Gentlemen butchers - The middle class" by Honore Daumier, offers a humorous and satirical depiction of butchers in 19th century France. Daumier, a renowned French artist and caricaturist, masterfully captures the essence of the butcher's profession with a unique blend of wit and observation. The image portrays a bustling butcher shop, filled with men of the middle class engaged in their daily work. The butchers, dressed in aprons and hats, are intently focused on their tasks, expertly wielding their knives to cut and prepare various cuts of meat. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a woman, likely a customer, who appears both fascinated and repulsed by the raw meat before her. Daumier's use of lettering and bold, expressive lines adds to the overall impact of the piece, which serves as a commentary on the daily grind of working-class life. The monochrome palette, characteristic of the lithographic process, lends an air of historical authenticity to the image, transporting us back to a bygone era. This work of art, created by Honore Daumier in the 19th century, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of France and the enduring appeal of satire as a means of commenting on society and the human condition.
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