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Vous savez bien l'éponge que vous disiez.. 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Vous savez bien l'éponge que vous disiez.. 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous savez bien l'eponge que vous disiez.. 1842. Vous savez bien l'eponge que vous disiez que je l'avais perdue; eh bien vous l'aviez mise dans le vol-au-vent de madame Grimblot! - Cre nom! une eponge de trois francs; dans un vol-au-vent de quarante sous!'. First chef: You know the sponge that you said I'd lost, well you had put it in Madame Grimblot's vol-au-vent! Second chef: Good God! a sponge worth three francs, in a vol-au-vent worth forty sous!'. Series: Types Parisiens; Periodical: Le Charivari, 23 March 1842
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(You know the sponge that you said I'd lost...) is a lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, created in 1842. This humorous work is part of Daumier's "Types Parisiens" series and was first published in the satirical weekly Le Charivari on March 23, 1842. The print depicts two chefs, both wearing traditional tall, white hats, engaged in a heated argument. The first chef, with a look of indignation, points an accusing finger at his colleague, exclaiming, "Vous l'avez mise dans le vol-au-vent de madame Grimblot!" (You had put it in Madame Grimblot's vol-au-vent!). The second chef, looking equally surprised, responds, "Cre nom! une éponge de trois francs; dans un vol-au-vent de quarante sous!" (Good God! a sponge worth three francs, in a vol-au-vent worth forty sous!). The scene is a clever parody of the common mishaps and misunderstandings that could occur in a busy kitchen. The use of black and white, or b&w, adds to the print's timeless appeal and emphasizes the contrast between the chefs' expressions and the value of the lost sponge. The print is an excellent example of Daumier's satirical style and his ability to capture the essence of everyday life in 19th-century France. It is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and is a testament to Daumier's enduring influence on the art world. This lithograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a humorous and insightful look at the world of professional cooks and the challenges they faced in their daily work. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, food, or the human condition.
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