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La mère de la chanteuse, 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
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La mère de la chanteuse, 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
La mere de la chanteuse, 1856. - Et dire que ce grigou de directeur rechigne a donner soixante mille francs par an a un ange qui chante comme ca!'. The singer's mother: And to think that this skinflint manager is reluctant to give sixty thousand francs a year to an angel who sings like that! From Croquis dramatiques, no. 7
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(The Singer's Mother), created by Honore Daumier in 1856, is a captivating lithograph that offers a humorous glimpse into the world of 19th-century theatre. The image, taken from Daumier's "Croquis dramatiques" (Dramatic Sketches) series, no. 7, portrays a mother watching her son perform on stage with rapt attention and pride. Her expression is one of awe and admiration, her gaze fixed on her son as he sings, wings spread behind him, suggesting he is an angelic vocalist. The mother's thoughts, expressed in the caption, add a layer of irony to the scene. She marvels at her son's extraordinary talent, expressing her disbelief that the stingy theatre manager would not offer him a generous salary of sixty thousand francs a year. The use of the term "grigou," a derogatory term for a miserly or penny-pinching person, further emphasizes the manager's miserly nature. The black-and-white print, with its intricate details and expressive figures, is a testament to Daumier's mastery of the lithographic medium. The contrast between the mother's joy and the manager's frugality highlights the absurdities and challenges of the theatrical world, making for a delightfully satirical and entertaining work of art. This print, now in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a reminder of the rich heritage of 19th-century French art and the enduring power of satire to entertain and provoke thought. Whether you are a fan of theatre, art, or simply appreciate a good joke, "La Mère de la Chanteuse" is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
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