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Brigand de Propriétaire qui ne veut me faire faire des reparations qu'au beau temps... 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Brigand de Propriétaire qui ne veut me faire faire des reparations qu'au beau temps... 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Brigand de Proprietaire qui ne veut me faire faire des reparations qu'au beau temps!, 1847. The landlord is a real robber...he chooses to make roof repairs only during good weather! From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 12
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(The Landlord is a Real Robber...He Chooses to Make Roof Repairs Only During Good Weather!), created by Honore Daumier in 1847, is a poignant and satirical lithograph that captures the frustrations of tenants dealing with uncooperative landlords. This black and white print, part of the series "Locataires et propriétaires," no. 12, held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, portrays a landlord in a bedchamber, dressed in fine apparel, enjoying a comfortable bed while it rains outside. The leaking roof above his tenant's bedroom goes unrepaired, leaving the tenant and his family to endure the rainwater seeping through their ceiling. Daumier, a renowned French artist, masterfully employs humor and satire to highlight the stark contrast between the landlord's luxury and his tenant's suffering. The image is a powerful commentary on the social and economic disparities of the time, as well as the exploitation of the working class by their landlords. The use of a skylight and umbrellas in the background adds to the visual narrative, emphasizing the rainy, dismal conditions outside while the landlord remains indifferent. This lithograph, with its rich historical context and timeless themes, continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of housing and property issues that persist even in today's world. The print's enduring appeal lies in its ability to elicit emotions and spark conversations about the importance of fair housing practices and the role of landlords in providing adequate living conditions for their tenants.
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