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Onze degrés centigrades!
Onze degrés centigrades! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Onze degrés centigrades! is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1841. The print is a satirical work that reflects the artist's engagement with the social and political issues of his time.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men struggling to navigate a snowy street, their faces contorted in frustration. The title, 'Onze degrés centigrades!', is a humorous commentary on the perceived coldness of 11 degrees Celsius, highlighting the men's discomfort.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey a sense of urgency and chaos in the scene. The use of lithography on newsprint allowed him to reach a wide audience, characteristic of his approach to disseminating his satirical views.
Context
The work is representative of Daumier's output during a period of heightened social and political commentary in France, when he was known for his republican democratic views and his targeting of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy in his art.
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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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