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Un Prix de Poësie, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Un Prix de Poësie, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Prix de Poesie, 1845. M. le directeur de l'Academie, avec une emotion analogue a la circonstance, couronne un nourrisson des muses qui, depuis cinquante trois ans, donne les plus belles esperances. (A Poetry Prize. The director of the Academy, with an emotion fitting to the occasion, crowns a child of the muses who, for fifty-three years, has given the greatest hopes). Series: Les Beaux jours de la vie, no. 43; Periodical: Le Charivari, 28 February 1845
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Un Prix de Poésie, 1845
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is a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, published in the satirical magazine "Le Charivari" on February 28, 1845. This masterpiece, titled "A Poetry Prize," is part of Daumier's series "Les Beaux jours de la vie" (The Beautiful Days of Life). In this image, the director of the Academie Francaise, with a solemn and proud expression, bestows a laurel wreath upon a chubby, diaper-clad infant. The director's grandiose gesture and the infant's innocent, unaware expression create a striking contrast, imbued with humor and satire. The scene is a parody of the traditional ceremony of awarding a laurel wreath to a poet or artist in recognition of their achievements. Daumier's use of exaggerated pomp and circumstance, along with the unexpected subject, adds a humorous twist to the conventional image of a prize-giving ceremony. This lithograph, with its witty commentary on the institution of the Academy and the artistic world, is a testament to Daumier's keen observational skills and his ability to poke fun at societal conventions. The image, now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, continues to amuse and intrigue viewers, offering a glimpse into the artistic and cultural landscape of 19th century France. Honore Daumier's "Un Prix de Poésie, 1845" is a unique and thought-provoking piece of art that invites us to reflect on the role of institutions in recognizing and rewarding artistic talent, and the power of satire to challenge and entertain.
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