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Inconvénient de tirer les perdreaux... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Inconvénient de tirer les perdreaux... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Inconvenient de tirer les perdreaux... 19th century....avec les nouvelles balles foudroyantes de Devisme'. Partridge-shooting with Devisme's new exploding bullets
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Inconvenient de tirer les perdreaux... (The Inconvenience of Shooting Partridges... with Devisme's New Exploding Bullets) is a satirical lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, created in the 19th century. This black and white image showcases a group of elegantly dressed men and women engaged in partridge shooting, accompanied by their gun dogs. The scene is set in a picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and lush greenery in the background. However, the title of the work and the presence of a man in the foreground holding a gun with a peculiar-looking bullet hint at a hidden layer of meaning. The "new exploding bullets" referred to in the title are likely a reference to the innovative ammunition developed by a French munitions company named Devisme. Daumier's use of this detail adds a humorous and satirical twist to the otherwise idyllic scene. The artist masterfully employs caricature and parody to critique the fashionable pastime of partridge shooting and the excessive use of technology in warfare and hunting during the 19th century. The inconvenience Daumier alludes to is not only the potential danger of the exploding bullets but also the moral and ethical implications of the pursuit of pleasure through the destruction of nature and the lives of innocent animals. This and thought-provoking work is a testament to Daumier's artistic genius and his ability to use his art as a vehicle for social commentary. The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is proud to house this valuable piece of heritage art in its collection, inviting visitors to appreciate both its aesthetic and conceptual merits.
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