Les maris ne sont pas ce qu'un vain peuple pense!
1848
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1848
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows a woman in a fancy dress pointing her finger at a man in a suit, her face twisted in anger. He stands stiff, hat in hand, looking down. Daumier made this in 1848 during a wave of revolutions across Europe. The title mocks the idea that husbands are always proper. It’s a sharp look at marriage and power. See how the artist’s hand shows up in every scratch. Check out more by Daumier, Honoré.
