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Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740211 Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub. Paris, c.1828 (hand-coloured litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23485582
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Administration Administrative Habits Administrator Brush Bureau Bureaucracy Bureaucrat Bureaucrats Cleaners Cleaning Desk Desks Office
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This humorous and satirical illustration, titled "Huit heures" or "Eight O'Clock" captures the essence of administrative life in 19th-century France. Created by Henri Monnier and lithographed by Delpech, this hand-coloured litho print offers a comical portrayal of the bureaucratic world. In this scene, we witness a bustling office environment at the start of the workday. The desks are occupied with workers who appear to be engrossed in their administrative tasks. A mop-wielding cleaner diligently sweeps away any traces of yesterday's chaos while navigating through an obstacle course of paperwork and cluttered desks. Monnier's caricatured figures embody various bureaucratic stereotypes, showcasing their idiosyncrasies with great wit. From the stern-faced bureaucrats to the overwhelmed administrators buried under piles of documents, each character adds to the overall satire surrounding administrative habits. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he captures every aspect that defines an office setting – from stacks of papers and inkwells to quill pens and brushes for cleaning. This engraving serves as a timeless reminder that bureaucracy has long been associated with humorously exaggerated inefficiencies. "Huit heures" not only provides us with a glimpse into 19th-century administrative life but also reminds us that some aspects of bureaucracy remain unchanged over time. With its clever commentary on work culture and government systems, this artwork continues to resonate today despite being created nearly two centuries ago.
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