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Photographic Print : Un Léger Manuscrit, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Un Léger Manuscrit, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Leger Manuscrit, 1845. - Je crois que Mr. le Directeur va etre satisfait de la lecture de mon melodrame...je regrette meme de ne l'avoir fait qu'en six actes!...'. A Weak Manuscript. Playwright: I believe that the director will be satisfied with the reading of my melodrama...although I regret having only done it in six acts!...'. Series: Les Beaux jours de la vie, no. 51; Periodical: Le Charivari, 22 March 1845
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Cartoons Daumier Honore Daumier Honore Victorin Disappointed Disappointment Dramatist Expression Facial Expression Facial Expressions Frowning Funny H Daumier Honore Daumier Honore Victorin Daumier Le Charivari Lithographic Playwright Disappointing Les Beaux Jours De La Vie Lithotint Parody Satirical
10"x8" Photo Print
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Un Léger Manuscript" (A Weak Manuscript), created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1845, captures the moment of quiet despair and self-deprecation experienced by a playwright as he awaits the response of a theater director to the reading of his latest melodrama. In this lithograph from the series "Les Beaux jours de la vie" (The Beautiful Days of Life), published in the French satirical magazine Le Charivari, Daumier masterfully employs the medium of black and white to convey the emotional depth and subtle humor of the scene. The playwright, depicted with furrowed brow and a frown, clutches a manuscript in his hand, his face a picture of disappointment and anxiety. The title of the work, "Un Léger Manuscript," is inscribed above his head, adding a touch of irony to the image. The artist's use of lettering and text in the print is a hallmark of his satirical style, which often employed parody and commentary on contemporary French society. Daumier's mastery of facial expressions and body language is evident in this image, which captures the universal feeling of frustration and disappointment that comes with the creative process. The monochrome palette and the simple yet effective composition add to the timeless quality of the work, making it a beloved piece of 19th-century art and a testament to the enduring power of satire as a means of commenting on the human condition. This print is now part of the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to inspire and delight visitors from around the world. Honore Daumier's "Un Léger Manuscript" is a poignant reminder of the joys and challenges of creativity, and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the complexities of the human experience.
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