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Victor Hugo dans un discours en trois points.. 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Victor Hugo dans un discours en trois points.. 1849. Creator: Honore Daumier
Victor Hugo dans un discours en trois points.. 1849. Victor Hugo demonstrates the emptiness of military glory in three points. Series: Souveniers du Congres de la Paix, no. 1; Periodical: Le Charivari, 6 September 1849
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is a powerful lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, published in the satirical magazine "Le Charivari" on September 6, 1849. The image captures Victor Hugo, a celebrated French author, poet, and playwright, delivering a speech with a solemn expression, surrounded by a garland of roses and three empty vases symbolizing the emptiness of military glory. Hugo, dressed in formal attire, is depicted with a hand gesture, emphasizing the three points of his discourse. The first point, represented by a flower in the vase to the left, symbolizes the sacrifice of youth and innocence in war. The second point, represented by a wilted flower in the center vase, signifies the fleeting nature of military triumphs and the inevitable passage of time. The third point, represented by an empty vase to the right, symbolizes the ultimate futility of military glory. The image is part of Daumier's "Souvenirs du Congres de la Paix" series, reflecting the artist's critique of the political and social issues of the time. The black and white lithograph, with its intricate details and nuanced satire, is a testament to Daumier's mastery of the medium and his ability to use humor to provoke thought and challenge the status quo. Today, "Victor Hugo dans un discours en trois points.. 1849" is a cherished piece of heritage art, housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and continues to inspire and intrigue viewers with its timeless message about the emptiness of military glory and the fleeting nature of human triumphs.
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