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Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221, illustration
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Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221, illustration
XIR287298 Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221, illustration from Le Charivari, 2nd October 1855 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 23.4x21.8 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie News of the Day ; Polichinelle, tu as assez batonne les autres, a ton tour maintenant on va te mettre a la raison ; You have cudgelled the others long enough, its your turn now, we will bring you to reason ; Ferdinand II of Bourbon (1810-59) King of the Two Sicilies, called La Bomba, introduced strict press and theatre censorship; counter revolution in Naples 1855-56; ); French, out of copyright
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This photo print, titled "Series Actualites, The new Neapolitan Buffoon, plate 221" transports us back to the vibrant world of 19th-century French satire. Created by the renowned artist Honore Daumier in 1855 for Le Charivari magazine, this lithograph captures a scene filled with political commentary and theatrical charm. The image showcases a male puppet known as Polichinelle or Punchinello, an iconic character from Italian commedia dell'arte. With his rotund figure and jester-like attire, he stands proudly holding a club - symbolizing power. The caption beneath reads: "You have cudgelled the others long enough; it's your turn now; we will bring you to reason". This witty phrase alludes to Ferdinand II of Bourbon, King of the Two Sicilies (also called La Bomba), who enforced strict censorship on press and theater during his reign. Daumier's masterful caricature skillfully combines humor with social critique. Through this artwork, he satirizes both political oppression and the foolishness of those in power. The attention to detail is evident in every stroke of the lithograph. Preserved at Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France, this historic piece continues to captivate viewers today. It serves as a reminder that art has always been a powerful tool for expressing dissent and challenging authority throughout history.
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