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Un cauchemar d'un ...Bourgeois de la Place St. Georges
Un cauchemar d'un ...Bourgeois de la Place St. Georges is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Un cauchemar d'un bourgeois de la Place St.
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Overview
Un cauchemar d'un bourgeois de la Place St. Georges is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a tense scene between a ghostly figure and a frightened individual in bed.
Subject & Meaning
The print satirizes the bourgeoisie's fear of change, presenting a surreal and anxiety-ridden scenario. The contrast between the man's frilly nightshirt and the dark cloak of the looming figure heightens the sense of unease.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed strong contrasts and sharp lines to convey the man's fear, creating a sense of drama and tension. The expressive facial features of the characters add to the overall emotional impact of the scene.
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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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