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The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature.

Honoré Daumier , 1845

The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature., by Honoré Daumier, 1845
The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature., by Honoré Daumier, 1845

The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature. is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1925.1011
Credit line
Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

The print 'The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature' is a satirical work published in the French newspaper Le Charivari on May 29, 1845.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a comical scene of an elderly man vigorously shaking a plum tree, resulting in plums falling and his hat flying off, highlighting the absurdity of rural life.

History & Provenance

It was the second plate in Daumier's series 'Pastorals', a collection of humorous country scenes, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Daumier's skill in creating satirical prints, using caricature to mock societal norms and conventions.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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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The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature. was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

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The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature. is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature. is associated with Romanticism.