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Poster Print : Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Un Guerrier électrisé, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Guerrier electrise, 1844. An Electrified Warrior. Le Physicien: Tel est, messieurs, l'effet veritablement extraordinaire de la pile de Volta!'. Le Pioupiou: Ah, nom d'Abd-el Kader! plus souvent que je m'exposerai une autrefois a recevoir une pareille pile!'. An enthusiastic physicist gives a public demonstration of Volta's discoveries while a uniformed soldier expresses alarm. The Physicist: This, gentlemen, is the truly extraordinary effect of the Volta battery!'. Le Pioupiou: Ah, by Abd-el Kader! do I have to expose myself again to such a battery!'. From Les Plaisirs des Champs-Elysees
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating poster prints featuring Honore Daumier's masterpiece, "Un Guerrier électrisé" (The Electrified Warrior). Created in 1844, this iconic image captures the awe-inspiring moment of the electrified warrior, as depicted by the renowned French artist. Witness the extraordinary effect of Volta's pile, as captured in this intriguing work of art. Add a touch of history and artistic flair to your space with this stunning, museum-quality poster print from Heritage Images.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Un Guerrier électrisé
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or "An Electrified Warrior," a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, presents a humorous and satirical take on the public demonstration of Volta's electrical discoveries in the 19th century. The image, created in 1844, showcases an enthusiastic physicist in the foreground, proudly displaying a Volta battery to a crowd of onlookers. The physicist, with a smirk on his face, exclaims, "This, gentlemen, is the truly extraordinary effect of the Volta battery!" In the background, a uniformed soldier, identified as Le Pioupiou, expresses alarm, shouting, "Ah, by Abd-el Kader! do I have to expose myself again to such a battery!" The soldier's fear and trepidation add a layer of humor and satire to the scene, as the audience is left to ponder the potential dangers of this new and innovative technology. The image, titled "Les Plaisirs des Champs-Elysees," is a testament to the artistic prowess of Honore Daumier, who masterfully captured the essence of the era's scientific advancements and the public's reaction to them. The lithograph is a valuable addition to the annals of art history, showcasing the intersection of science, technology, and humor in the 19th century. This work of art, now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, serves as a reminder of the fascination and apprehension that often accompany new discoveries and innovations. The image invites us to reflect on the role of art in documenting history and the power of satire in shedding light on the human condition. Honore Daumier's "Un Guerrier électrisé" is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of art, science, and technology, as well as those who appreciate the wit and humor of satirical art. The image continues to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the past and a reminder of the enduring power of art to entertain, educate, and provoke thought.
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