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Difficile à faire paraitre svelte
Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is a 1869 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for satirical prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a suited man straining to pull a 'BUDGET' sack, conveying frustration and struggle with financial constraints. The image critiques the challenges of managing finances, likely targeting the economic policies or financial burdens of the time.
Technique & Style
The work employs lithography on newsprint, a medium suited for mass circulation. Daumier's style is characterized by satirical and humorous depictions, using simple yet effective visual elements to convey meaning.
History & Provenance
Created in 1869, the print is part of Daumier's long career of satirical works produced for French newspapers during a period of significant political change in France.
Context
Daumier's work was often critical of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy from a republican democratic perspective, reflecting his engagement with the political issues of his time.
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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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