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Mais ou est donc le perdreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Mais ou est donc le perdreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mais ou est donc le perdreau, 19th century. Croquis de chasse...'. Woman asking where is the partridge he promised her? Man replies he's brought it, only it's in the form of pate, which is better
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Mais ou est donc le perdreau?" (Where is then the partridge?) is a thought-provoking and humorous lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in the 19th century. The title of this work is taken from a popular French proverb, which underscores the expectation of a successful hunt and the subsequent presentation of a game bird as a sign of masculine prowess and provision for one's family. In this print, Daumier masterfully employs the medium of lithography to depict a scene of a woman, dressed in the fashion of the time, inquiring of a man about the whereabouts of the partridge he had promised her. The man, with a smirk on his face and a bottle of wine in hand, replies that he has indeed brought the partridge, but in a form that may not meet the woman's initial expectations. Instead of a live bird, the man presents her with a plate of pate, a delicacy made from the cooked meat of the partridge. Daumier's use of satire and parody in this work is evident in the contrast between the woman's disappointment and the man's amusement. The artist's masterful use of black and white, or bw, in this lithotint further enhances the visual impact of the work, with the stark contrasts between light and dark adding depth and dimension to the scene. This print, titled "Croquis de chasse" (Sketch of a Hunt), is a testament to the artist's keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the nuances of everyday life in a humorous and insightful way. It is a valuable addition to any art collection, particularly those focusing on 19th century French art, caricature, or satire. This print is part of the rich heritage of art history and can be found in various art centers and galleries around the world, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is a reminder of the enduring power of art to entertain, provoke thought, and challenge our assumptions.
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