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Place de la Bastille, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Place de la Bastille, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Place de la Bastille, 19th century. Street-seller to top-hatted man: Buy a crown from me, Citizen
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This 19th century lithograph by Honore Daumier, titled "Place de la Bastille: Street-seller to top-hatted man: Buy a crown from me, Citizen!", offers a humorous and satirical glimpse into the social and political climate of France during this era. The image, created by Daumier in the mid-1800s, depicts a street vendor, dressed in tattered clothing, offering a crown to a well-dressed, top-hatted man. The vendor's basket is filled with various items, including hats and other regal accouterments, as he playfully urges the man to buy a crown. The setting of Place de la Bastille, a significant historical site in Paris, adds to the political undertones of the piece. The French Revolution had taken place just a few decades prior, and the image of a commoner selling crowns to a wealthy man could be seen as a commentary on the changing social order and the shifting power dynamics between the classes. Daumier's use of bold lines and contrasting black and white tones adds to the overall impact of the piece, making it a standout example of the artist's mastery of the lithographic medium. The image is a testament to the power of art to capture and comment on the zeitgeist of a particular time and place, and continues to be a beloved and intriguing piece in the annals of art history.
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