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C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
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C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idées maintenant.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est singulier, il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant.. 1844. C'est singulier...il ne me vient plus d'idees maintenant que lorsque je suis au bois de Boulogne et que je trotte avec M. Edouard!.../Quelles idees peuvent donc venir a ma femme, quand elle trotte avec M. Edouard?...ceci m'intrigue...je suis fache de voir qu'elle se soit faite amazone...j'aurais mieux aime qu'elle restat simplement a cheval sur la vertu!... (Wife: It's odd...I only get good ideas when in the Bois de Boulogne, horseback riding with Mr. Edouard!...Husband: What ideas could come to my wife when she rides with Mr. Edouard?...it intrigues me...it makes me angry to see that she has made herself an Amazon...I would much prefer she'd ride the path of virtue!). From Les Bas-blues (The Bluestockings), plate 27; Periodical: Le Charivari, 12 May 1844
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("It's odd, I only get ideas nowadays when in the Bois de Boulogne, horseback riding with Mr. Edouard"), a captivating lithograph by Honore Daumier from 1844, offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of 19th-century French society and the intricacies of marriage. The print, titled "Les Bas-blues (The Bluestockings), plate 27," was published in the satirical magazine Le Charivari on May 12, 1844. The image depicts a disgruntled husband, dressed in a top hat and overcoat, peering through a looking glass as he watches his wife, attired in a riding habit and holding a riding crop, riding horseback with another man. The husband's expression conveys a mix of envy, jealousy, and frustration. He wonders aloud what ideas could possibly be coming to his wife's mind as she enjoys her time with Mr. Edouard. The husband's traditional values and expectations are challenged by his wife's newfound independence and freedom, as she rides confidently and joyfully in the company of another man. This print is a testament to the societal norms and expectations of the time, as well as the role of satire in challenging and critiquing these norms. The use of humor and exaggeration in the image adds to its appeal and makes it a fascinating piece of historical art. The black and white, high-contrast composition, typical of lithographic techniques, adds to the print's timeless quality and makes it a valuable addition to any art or history collection. The print is part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection and is an excellent example of Honore Daumier's mastery of the lithographic medium and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and social commentary. It is a must-see for anyone interested in 19th-century French art, social history, or the complexities of human relationships.
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