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Allons... baisez ce maitre... tout de suite...
Allons... baisez ce maitre... tout de suite... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Allons.
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Overview
Allons... baisez ce maitre... tout de suite... is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré-Victorin Daumier in 1838. It is one of many satirical prints he produced for journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man and woman in a domestic scene, with the man displaying a coarse demeanor. The title's phrase, likely humorous and irreverent, suggests Daumier's use of satire to comment on everyday life and social norms.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography, a medium allowing for mass reproduction, to disseminate his visual commentary. The image is characterized by quick, rough lines, capturing the subjects' expressions and conveying a sense of spontaneity.
Context
Daumier's work was influenced by his republican democratic stance and his critique of post-1830 France's social and political structures. His satire targeted the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his engagement with the era's politics.
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Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…
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