Artwork
Athenians Beware of Phillip! (Demosthenes to the Athenians)
Athenians Beware of Phillip! (Demosthenes to the Athenians) is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2009.503
- Credit line
- Gift of John Bonebrake
About this work
You see a man standing on a rock, addressing a crowd. He's passionate, with his arms out. This painting is interesting because it shows a moment from ancient history, but it was made in the 19th century, which is a unique combination.
The artist used this scene to comment on current events. Check out the work of Honoré Daumier to learn more.
Overview
A 19th-century print depicting a scene from ancient history, published in the journal La Caricature in 1835.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man, likely Demosthenes, standing on a rock, passionately addressing a crowd with outstretched arms, referencing his warnings to the Athenians about Philip II of Macedon.
Context
Created during a time of contemporary political turmoil, the artist used an ancient historical scene to comment on current events, a characteristic approach of the periodical La Caricature.
Technique & Style
The work reflects the style of Honoré Daumier, a prominent artist known for his satirical and socially conscious prints, suggesting a possible influence or connection.
Artist & collection
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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