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Embarcadère du chemin de Bruxelles, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Embarcadère du chemin de Bruxelles, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Embarcadere du chemin de Bruxelles, 1852. Vue prise dans un jour de liquidation difficile a la Bourse. (Embarking for Brussels - The scene [at the railway station] on a difficult liquidation day on the stock market). From Physionomies des chemins de fer, no. 2
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a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, offers a humorous and insightful glimpse into the world of 19th-century finance and transportation. Created in 1852, this image, titled "Embarking for Brussels - The scene [at the railway station] on a difficult liquidation day on the stock market," is part of Daumier's series "Physionomies des chemins de fer" (Physiognomies of the Railways). Daumier masterfully captures the essence of a chaotic day at the stock market, with investors donning various disguises and unusual attire as they prepare to embark on the steam-powered train to Brussels. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and desperation, as men in military uniforms, top hats, and even disguises carry their luggage and clutch their investment portfolios. The artist's keen observation and satirical wit are evident in the diverse range of characters depicted in this lithograph. From the man in a military uniform, wearing a disguise as a woman, to the man in a top hat, carrying a large, oversized portfolio, each figure adds to the intrigue and humor of the scene. The steam locomotive in the background symbolizes the rapid pace of technological advancement and the interconnectedness of the European financial markets. The black-and-white palette adds to the somber mood, while the intricate details and expressive lines bring the image to life. This work of art, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, offers a unique window into the world of 19th-century finance and transportation, as well as the human emotions and behaviors that drive them. Daumier's "Embarcadère du chemin de Bruxelles" is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time and to infuse it with humor and insight.
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