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Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur

Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Chez le tailleur chez le coiffeur is a 1853 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, presenting two concurrent scenes in a single composition.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes a tailor shop and a hair salon, using humor to comment on the mundane aspects of daily life. Exaggerated characters and expressive depictions underscore the comedic elements of these everyday settings.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithograph showcases his characteristic satirical style through the use of expressive and exaggerated figures, demonstrating his skill in conveying humor and social commentary through visual means.
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Artist & collection
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…
















