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Farce dramatique... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Farce dramatique... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Farce dramatique... 1841. Doucement! Doucement!...ne levez pas le rideau, je ne joue pas... - (Le Directeur accourant effraye). Vous plaisantez, mon cher Macaire, vous plaisantez, n'est-ce pas? - Pas du tout, pas du tout!..je ne jouerai pas... - Vous ne jouerez pas un semblable tour au theatre, a l'auteur, a vos pauvres camarades... - Brrrrt! vous ne tenez pas vos engagemens je rompts le mien, donnez-moi le dedit... - Je ne tiens pas mes engagemens!! - Non, vous devez me payer comptant et vous me devez...'. - Quoi? - Vous me devez 75 centimes'. Dramatic farce. Macaire: Gently! Gently!... don't raise the curtain, I'm not playing... (The Director running up in a fright): You're joking, my dear Macaire, you're joking, aren't you? Macaire: Not at all, not at all!..I will not perform...'. You wouldn't play such a trick on the theatre, on the author, on your poor comrades... Macaire: Brrrrt! you do not keep your commitments I break mine, give me the forfeit... Director: I do not keep my commitments!! Macaire: No, you have to pay me cash and you owe me... Director: What? Macaire: You owe me 75 centimes'. From Robert Macaire
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Farce dramatique... 1841
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is a captivating print by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, showcasing a dramatic moment from the popular theatrical character Robert Macaire. The image depicts Macaire, a notorious trickster, engaged in a heated argument with a frantic theater director. Macaire, with a mischievous grin, reassures the director that he is not playing a prank, insisting that he will not perform. However, the director, in a state of panic, accuses Macaire of planning to deceive the audience, the author, and his fellow actors. Macaire, unfazed, demands the forfeit for breaking the commitment, to which the director reluctantly agrees, paying Macaire 75 centimes. The print captures the essence of the farcical genre, with its elements of surprise, deception, and humor. The contrasting expressions and body language of the two characters add depth to the narrative, highlighting the unpredictability and mischief inherent in Macaire's character. The use of bold lines, strong contrasts, and intricate details in Daumier's artwork further emphasizes the drama and tension of the scene. Overall, "Farce dramatique... 1841" is a testament to Daumier's mastery of capturing the human condition through his art, with a touch of wit and humor.
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