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(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher Directeur.. 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
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(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher Directeur.. 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
(Robert) He bien! mon cher Directeur.. 1841. (Robert) He bien! mon cher directeur, ton affaire marche-t-elle? (Bertrand) Oh! tres bien, tres bien je suis tres content...seulement, nous n'avons plus le sou, nous ne pouvons plus marcher'. - Diable!! - Mais un capitaliste doit nous verser 200, 000 francs, l'acte va se signer ce soir ou demain...je suis tres impatient, j'ai le plus grand besoin d'une paire de bottes'. Robert Macaire: Well! my dear director, how is your business going? Bertrand: Oh! very well, very well I am very happy...only, we no longer have any money, we can no longer function'. Macaire: The Devil!! Bertrand: But a capitalist must pay us 200, 000 francs, the deed will be signed this evening or tomorrow... I am very impatient, I am in dire need of a pair of boots'. Series: Robert Macaire; Periodical: Le Charivari, 28 February 1841
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He bien! mon cher Directeur..," 1841, is a captivating print by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier. This masterpiece, published in the popular satirical weekly Le Charivari on February 28, 1841, depicts a conversation between two businessmen, Robert Macaire and Bertrand, in a candid and humorous manner. Macaire, portrayed as a suave and confident capitalist, inquires about Bertrand's business affairs, while Bertrand, with a worried expression, reveals their financial struggles. The captioned dialogue between the two men reveals the stark reality of the economic hardships faced by business owners during this era. Bertrand expresses their dire need for capital to keep their business afloat, while Macaire remains nonchalant, focusing on his own material desires. The print's title, "He bien! mon cher Directeur..," translates to "Well! my dear director," and serves as a commentary on the harsh realities of capitalism and the unequal power dynamics between capitalists and business owners. The contrasting expressions and body language of the two men highlight the stark contrast between wealth and poverty, and the precarious nature of financial success. Honore Daumier's masterful use of caricature and satire in this print not only reflects the socio-economic conditions of the time but also offers a glimpse into the human emotions and struggles that underlie the world of business. This print remains a powerful commentary on the human condition and the complexities of capitalism, making it a must-see for anyone interested in social history and art.
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