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Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discrètes... 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discrètes... 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes... 1850. Satirical caricature of French politicians Louis-Mathieu Mole, Emile Vezin and Gustave de Laboulie. Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes. Laboulie en ces lieux, vetu de ses lunettes, Se montre a vos regards dans le simple appareil. D'un jeune gazetier qui quittant l'onde pure, ayant a la pleine eau donne sa signature. Seche son beau torse au soleil'. (L'auteur gardera l'anonyme, la loi ayant oublie de se prononcer sur la signature des acrostiches, quatrains, sixains, villanelles, ballades, rondeaux, virelais et autres bouts rimes.) From Idylles parlementaires, no. 5
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Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes... (Discreet Nymphs of the Surroundings, Come...) is a satirical lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1850. This intriguing work is a caricature of three prominent French politicians of the time: Louis-Mathieu Mole, Emile Vezin, and Gustave de Laboulie. Daumier masterfully depicts the politicians as nymphs frolicking by a serene body of water. Mole, dressed in spectacles, is shown revealing himself to the viewers, emerging from the water with a young gazetier (newspaper seller) who has just signed his name in the water. Laboulie, portrayed as a handsome, sunbathing nymph, lies on the shore, while Vezin is depicted as a playful nymph with a quill pen, likely alluding to his role as a lawyer. The title of the work is taken from a line in Daumier's collection "Idylles parlementaires," number 5. The artist cleverly uses the imagery of nymphs to poke fun at the politicians, combining humor and political commentary. The hand-colored lithograph, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, is a testament to Daumier's artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with wit and satire. This piece of heritage art is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, providing a glimpse into the political climate of 19th-century France and the artistic vision of one of its most influential artists. The image of these politicians as nymphs, engaged in a playful and lighthearted scene, offers a unique perspective on the lives of the powerful figures of the time, reminding us of the power of art to challenge conventions and provoke thought.
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