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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
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless elegance of Henri Monnier's Huit heures illustration from Moeurs Administratives, now available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, published by Delpech and lithographed by Bridgeman Images, showcases Monnier's mastery of capturing the intricacies of daily life in the 19th century. Bring the refined charm of this illustration into your home or office space and elevate your décor with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.6cm x 40.6cm (19.9" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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