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Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité
Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité is a 1855 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works. The print is a commentary on the social and political climate of France during a period of significant change.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts two figures at a table, one formal and stiff, the other disheveled and reaching for food. The dark, smoky background and caption hint at a satirical joke about a dream turning into reality, likely referencing the shifting power dynamics in France.
Technique & Style
Daumier used quick, sketchy lines to create a lively and exaggerated scene, characteristic of his satirical style. The lithograph's expressive lines and dark tones convey a sense of energy and critique.
History & Provenance
Daumier was a prolific printmaker, publishing works in newspapers like La Caricature and Le Charivari. Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité reflects his long-standing practice of using printmaking to comment on French society during the mid-19th century.
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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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