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Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner

Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner is a crayon print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Monsieur Coquelet.
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- Inscribed:upper center in plate: LA JOURNEE DU CELIBATAIRE.; upper right in plate: 3; lower left in image in plate: hD; lower left below image in plate: Daumier Lith; lower center below image in plate: Imp. d'Aubert & Cie.; lower right below image in plate: Edité par le Charivari rue du Croissant 16; across bottom in plate: Monsieur Coquelet resté celibataire par égoisme partage son frugal dejeuner avec Azor & Minette.; by later hand, lower left in graphite: L.D. 609; by later hand, lower right in graphite: HD 2000 / F / 21784; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: os 14 Set of 12
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Overview
Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner is a 1839 crayon lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women sharing a meal in a simple setting, with a title suggesting a man joins them. The scene is likely satirical, critiquing everyday life or social norms.
Technique & Style
Daumier used quick, sketchy lines to create a lively and realistic effect, characteristic of his lithographic work. The print's loose style conveys a sense of spontaneity and informality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1839, the print reflects Daumier's role as a prominent caricaturist and social commentator during a period of political upheaval in France.
Context
Daumier's work was often published in newspapers like La Caricature and Le Charivari, where he used lithography to critique the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, expressing his republican democratic views.
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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…



















