DaumierGallery - Politics







Order number: DR 40 Artist: Honoré Daumier Technique: Lithography Publication: La Caricature Publications date: 02/09/1832 Original text: Très humbles, très soumis, très obéissans...et surtout très voraces Sujets. Translation: Very humble, obedient, submissive, and most of all, very voracious subjects. Background: This print shows the submissiveness of the political opportunists and their interdependence with the system. In the foreground of the picture, one can identify Dupin, Kératry, Lobau, and Thiers connected to the throne by very thin threads. The dependence between the House of Orléans and the Bourgeoisie is beautifully demonstrated by Daumier. Also note the fat imprint of the word "Sujet " (subjects). It was Montalivet who proposed this word to Parliament to replace the word "citoyen" (citizen). It shows how far the ruling class had moved away from the people which had elected them. Condition: very good Description: Good impression. The paper has the usual vertical fold, two small tears under the image. No spots. Backside: not printed: it is a SUR BLANC Illustration size: 8,1 x 12,9 inches Paper size: 10 x 13.1 inches ORDER NUMBER: DR 40 Click here to see the price top buy