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Un coup de feu!, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Un coup de feu!, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un coup de feu!, 1839. Man having heat treatment on his hair. Series: Types Parisiens, plate 35; Periodical: Le Charivari, 27 October 1839
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, translated to "A Shot!" in English, is a captivating lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1839. This thought-provoking artwork is part of Daumier's series "Types Parisiens" and was originally published in the weekly satirical magazine "Le Charivari". The image portrays a man enduring a heated hair treatment at a barber shop. The man's annoyed expression is reflected in the mirror as he sits with his head tilted back, revealing the steamy apparatus used for the treatment. His fashionable attire, complete with a top hat and a long coat, adds to the overall sense of amusement and satire. Daumier's masterful use of black and white contrasts effectively highlights the man's discomfort and the absurdity of the hair treatment. The artist's keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the nuances of everyday life make this piece a valuable addition to the annals of 19th-century art. The man's apprehensive expression and the steam rising from the heating apparatus create a sense of tension and anticipation, making this image a fascinating study of human emotion and the human condition. The use of humor and satire to comment on the fashionable trends and the mundane aspects of life is a hallmark of Daumier's work and continues to resonate with audiences today. This lithograph, now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a testament to Daumier's artistic genius and his ability to capture the essence of life in 19th-century France. The image invites the viewer to reflect on the passage of time, the absurdities of fashion, and the universal human experience of annoyance.
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