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Une nuit agitée, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Une nuit agitée, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une nuit agitee, 1847. A restless night. Father dries a nappy in front of the fire as mother deals with wakeful crying baby. Series: Les Papas, no. 12; Periodical: Le Charivari, 26 June 1847
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Une nuit agitée" (A Restless Night), created by Honore Daumier in 1847, captures a moment of domestic life with striking humor and poignancy. In this lithograph, Daumier portrays a tired father attempting to dry a soiled nappy by the fire while his wife deals with a wakeful baby. The scene is part of Daumier's series "Les Papas" (The Dads), which was published in the French satirical weekly magazine Le Charivari. The black and white image, with its intricate details, offers a glimpse into the division of labor and the challenges of childcare in the 19th century. The father, wearing a nightcap and nightshirt, sits in front of a fireplace, drying the nappy with a pair of tongs. His expression conveys a mix of frustration and exhaustion. In the background, the mother, dressed in a nightgown, cradles the crying baby, her face a picture of concern and weariness. The use of contrasting textures, from the rough, crinkled nappy to the smooth, glowing fire, adds to the visual interest of the print. The clothing and accessories, such as the father's nightcap and the baby's diaper, provide insight into the fashion of the time. The image also speaks to the universal experience of parenting, with its themes of late-night wakefulness, the division of labor, and the challenges of caring for a newborn. This powerful and humorous work by Honore Daumier is a testament to the rich heritage of 19th-century art and the enduring themes of family life and childcare.
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