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Series Les Bas-Bleus, O Moon!... plate 8, illustration from Le Charivari
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Series Les Bas-Bleus, O Moon!... plate 8, illustration from Le Charivari
XIR287270 Series Les Bas-Bleus, O Moon!... plate 8, illustration from Le Charivari, 28th February 1844 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 23.5x18 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie Les Bas Bleus ; Bluestockings ; O Lune!...inspire moi ce soir quelque petite pensee un peu grandiose! ; inspire in me tonight some thought with a touch of grandeur! ; the rising moon is a symbol of a cuckold husband; ); French, out of copyright
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This photo print, titled "Series Les Bas-Bleus, O Moon!. . . plate 8" captures the essence of a bygone era. Created by Honore Daumier in 1844 for Le Charivari, this lithograph measures 23.5x18 cm and is housed in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. In this illustration, we find ourselves immersed in an intimate interior scene. A female figure sits comfortably in an armchair near a window on a moonlit night. She wears a flowing nightdress adorned with a bonnet and slippers while clutching her nightcap. This satirical cartoon portrays her as part of the feminist movement known as "Les Bas-Bleus" or Bluestockings. Daumier's artwork cleverly uses symbolism to convey meaning; here, the rising moon represents a cuckold husband. The artist invites us to ponder upon grandiose thoughts inspired by this celestial body. The image speaks volumes about women's rights and equality during that time period. It serves as both social commentary and satire, highlighting the struggles faced by women seeking emancipation within society. As we gaze at this thought-provoking photograph from over one hundred years ago, it reminds us of how far we have come on our journey towards gender equality while also acknowledging that there is still work to be done.
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