Par suite de la maladie de la vigne
1857
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1857
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph shows two men in a silly standoff. One is skinny with a tall basket. The other is round and covered in grapes. Daumier made this in 1857 to mock France’s failing wine industry. The thin man represents bad wine. The grape-covered man stands for ruined crops. It’s sharp humor with a dark edge. Check out another Daumier, Honoré, to see more of his funny yet pointed prints.
