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Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plait?... 1839. Shady-looking character holding a large stick: What time is it please?'. Series: Emotions parisiennes; Periodical: Le Charivari, 24 November 1839
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Quelle heure est-il s'il vous plaît?, or 'What time is it please?' is a captivating lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1839. This thought-provoking image is part of Daumier's series "Emotions Parisiennes," which was published in the popular satirical weekly magazine, Le Charivari. The print depicts a shady-looking character, dressed in dark clothing, holding a large stick and wearing a top hat. His menacing expression and the threatening club suggest that he is a mugger or robber, lurking in the shadows of the night. With a sinister grin, he asks the viewer, "What time is it please?" The juxtaposition of the seemingly innocent question and the ominous figure creates a sense of unease and surprise. Daumier's masterful use of black and white contrasts adds to the overall effect of the print. The stark contrast between the dark figure and the lighter background draws the viewer's attention to the central figure and heightens the sense of danger and peril. The artist's attention to detail, from the creases in the mugger's clothing to the intricacies of the top hat, demonstrates his exceptional skill as a draftsman and printmaker. This print is an excellent example of Daumier's satirical style and his ability to use humor to comment on the social issues of his time. The image of a mugger asking the time is a clever parody of the common theme of timekeeping in art and literature, and serves as a reminder of the unexpected dangers that can lurk in the streets of Paris during the nineteenth century. Today, this print is a valuable heritage art piece, housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and continues to captivate and intrigue viewers with its wit and visual appeal.
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