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Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Vue prise a l'opera. The Theatre-Lovers Seats. Scene at the opera. Series: Les Parisiens en 1852, no. 3; Periodical: Le Charivari, 15 January 1852
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or "The Theatre-Lovers' Seats," is a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, created in 1852. This masterpiece was initially published in the popular French satirical weekly magazine, Le Charivari, on January 15, 1852, as part of Daumier's series, "Les Parisiens en 1852" (The Parisians of 1852). The image portrays a lively scene at the Opera de Paris, where an assortment of men, each engrossed in their own world, are seated at the opera house. The title "Le Banc des Amateurs" refers to the front row seats, typically reserved for the most devoted and affluent patrons of the arts. Daumier masterfully captures the essence of the opera-going experience, from the man intently watching the performance through his opera glasses, to the man engrossed in a newspaper, and another who appears to be dozing off. The humour in this piece lies in the subtle details, such as the man in the foreground, who seems more interested in his binoculars than the performance, and the man in the background, who appears to be adjusting his monocle while seemingly oblivious to the action on stage. The use of black and white, or lithotint, adds to the timeless quality of the piece, transporting us back to the 19th century and the world of Parisian theatre-goers. This work of art, now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a testament to Daumier's keen observational skills and his ability to capture the human condition with humour and wit. "Le Banc des Amateurs" is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, theatre, and the everyday life of 19th-century Paris.
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