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La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Académie Française, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
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La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Académie Française, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Academie Francaise, 1851. 1er grand prix de vertu et de religion...Louis-Mimi Veron. (The next prize distribution at the French Academy. 1st grand prize for virtue and religion...Louis-Mimi Veron). Louis-Desire Veron (1798-1867) was a French opera manager and publisher. From periodical: Le Charivari, 23 April 1851
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La Prochaine Distribution de Prix a l'Académie Française" (The next prize distribution at the French Academy), a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, offers a humorous and satirical take on the prestigious event. Created in 1851, this masterpiece depicts Louis-Mimi Veron, a French opera manager and publisher, receiving the 1st grand prize for virtue and religion. The scene is set at the French Academy, with candles and a laurel wreath adorning the walls, signifying the esteemed institution's recognition of excellence. Veron, dressed in formal attire, is shown wearing a dunce cap instead of the traditional laurel wreath, poking fun at the absurdity of the situation. The artist, Daumier, masterfully employs the use of contrasting elements, such as the serious setting and the comical image of Veron, to create a thought-provoking piece that challenges the notion of artistic merit and the motivations behind it. This lithograph was originally published in the French satirical weekly magazine, Le Charivari, on April 23, 1851. The image is a testament to the power of art to provoke thought and question societal norms. Today, it is a cherished piece of heritage art, housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, reminding us of the rich artistic and cultural history of France in the 19th century. The image, with its intricate details and nuanced humor, continues to captivate audiences and inspire new interpretations, making it a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, satire, and the human condition.
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