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Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier, 1847. A tenant who forgot something on January 1st. [Landlady brushing dust towards tenant who has neglected to pay his rent, or possibly to wish her a Happy New Year). Series: Locataires et proprietaires, no. 28; Periodical: Le Charivari, 20 December 1847
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Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1st janvier, 1847" (A Tenant Who Forgot Something on January 1st, 1847) is a poignant and humorous lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier. Created in 1847, this artwork is part of Daumier's series "Locataires et propriétaires" (Landlords and Tenants) and was published in the French satirical weekly magazine "Le Charivari." The image captures a tense moment between a landlady and a tenant. The landlady, dressed in traditional 19th-century attire, is seen brushing dust towards the tenant, who stands before her with a thoughtful expression. The tenant, dressed in worn and disheveled clothing, appears to be deep in thought, oblivious to the dust being swept towards him. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with a stairway leading up to the next floor, adding to the sense of confinement and isolation. The tenant's hat lies forgotten on the floor, further emphasizing his neglect of his responsibilities. The landlady's broom and the dusty clothesline in the background suggest that she has been keeping the house in order while the tenant has neglected his rent. The artwork is a satirical commentary on the relationship between landlords and tenants, highlighting the power dynamics and the consequences of neglecting one's responsibilities. The use of black and white lithography adds to the timeless and nostalgic quality of the image, making it a valuable addition to any art collection or museum display. This artwork is a testament to Daumier's skill as a satirist and his ability to capture the human condition with humor and insight. It is a reminder of the importance of fulfilling our obligations, whether they be to our landlords or to ourselves, and the consequences of neglecting them.
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