In pictures : 1035
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In picturesAt the Photographer’s
At the time of the birth of photography, Honoré Daumier once again demonstrated his talent for the satire of the Parisian bourgeoisie’s manners.
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In picturesCrispin and Scapin
Crispin and Scapin, also known as Scapin and Silvestre, is a painting by Daumier, which represents “Les fourberies de Scapin” by Molière.
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In picturesLES CHÂTIMENTS
Lithography illustrating the fourth edition of Les Châtiments by Victor Hugo, published in 1872.
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In picturesVoyons… admirez au moins ce Courbert! (Come on, at least admire that Courbert!)
This work was created by Daumier at the Salon officiel. It caricatures Parisian bourgeoisie.
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In picturesPhysionomie des chemins de fer (Railway Patterns).
This lithography dates from about 1843. It is part of a series of satirical railway lithographies drawn by the artist.
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In picturesFrench Code Civil of 1804
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In picturesFrançois Gérard, Portrait by Jean-Thomas Thibault
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In picturesStereotype of Joseph Bonaparte’s tomb in the Invalides, Paris
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In picturesThe Battle of Marengo by Swebach-Desfontaines (1801), Detail showing the artist’s signature
Detail: The painter's signature can be seen on the top of the building, between the two windows: “Swebach 1801”. See the painting… See another detail of the painting: The First Consul giving orders… The French Revolutionary Wars enabled Swebach to practise his talent as a draughtsman very early on, sketching from life, in pencil or ink, scenes which […]
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In picturesThe Battle of Marengo by Swebach-Desfontaines, detail: Napoleon Bonaparte First Consul
Detail showing Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul giving orders to his staff. The battle scene is in the background, the fighting is only indicated by clouds of smoke. See the painting… See another detail showing the painter's signature… The French Revolutionary Wars enabled Swebach to practise his talent as a draughtsman very early on, sketching from life, in […]