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Membres de la société de secours du Dix-Décembre... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Membres de la société de secours du Dix-Décembre... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Membres de la societe de secours du Dix-Decembre... 19th century.
Members of the Relief Society of December Tenth
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Honore Daumier's 'Members of the Relief Society of December Tenth' (1835), also known as 'The December Tenants' or 'The Attack on the December Club,' is a powerful and provocative lithograph that captures the tumultuous political climate of 19th century France. This image depicts a chaotic scene of men, some holding sticks and others kicking and beating a figure lying on the ground. The figure, dressed in a top hat and frock coat, represents the December Tenants, a radical political club that was infamous for its violent attacks on opponents. Daumier's caricature offers a scathing critique of the society's brutality and lawlessness. The artist masterfully employs a monochromatic palette, using grey tones to create a sense of darkness and menace. The figures are depicted with exaggerated features and expressions, adding to the humorous yet disturbing effect of the image. This lithograph was created during a time of great political upheaval in France, with various factions vying for power and influence. The December Tenants were just one of many violent groups that emerged during this period, and their actions were a source of great concern for the French government and the public. Today, 'Members of the Relief Society of December Tenth' is considered a seminal work in the history of art and a testament to Daumier's skill as a caricaturist and social commentator. It has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and continues to be a source of fascination for scholars and art lovers alike.
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