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Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Le commerce. - Quand donc, messieurs, finirez vous de jouer a ce jeu la...cela commence a m'ennuyer de payer tous les frais de la partie!...'. Business. When, gentlemen, will you finish playing this game...I'm getting fed up with paying for everything!...'. From Actualites
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a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, offers a humorous commentary on the pastime of playing cards and the associated costs. The black and white image, created in 1851 and titled "Business. 'When, gentlemen, will you finish playing this game...I'm getting fed up with paying for everything!...'," depicts a group of men huddled around a card table, engrossed in a game. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with candles illuminating the faces of the players and casting long shadows on the walls. At the head of the table, a man in a top hat and a frock coat, wearing a protective helmet and holding a candlestick, appears to be losing patience with the lengthy game. He raises his hand in exasperation, addressing his fellow players with a stern reprimand. The man to his left, wearing a helmet adorned with a winged deity, seems unfazed by the rebuke, while the other players continue to focus intently on their cards. Daumier's use of satire and parody is evident in the depiction of the gods Mercury and Hermes, who are shown as participants in the card game. The inclusion of these mythological figures adds an element of irony and humor to the scene, as they are typically associated with commerce, trade, and travel, rather than leisurely pursuits like gambling. This lithograph, now held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the 19th-century French culture and the role of card games as a popular pastime. The intricate details, from the ornate candlesticks to the intricately patterned clothing, make this a must-see piece for art and history enthusiasts alike.
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