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Dix Heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740213 Dix Heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub. Paris, c.1828 (hand-coloured litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23165260
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Administration Administrative Habits Administrator Bureau Bureaucracy Bureaucrat Bureaucrats Desk Laziness Lazy Morning Office
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Dix Heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives captures the essence of bureaucratic humor and satirical commentary on administrative habits in 19th-century France. This hand-colored lithograph by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech and published in Paris around 1828, offers a glimpse into the comical world of office workers. In this whimsical scene, we witness a bustling bureau filled with male bureaucrats engrossed in their morning routines. The artist's keen eye for detail brings to life the laziness and idleness that often plague these government offices. With exaggerated caricatures and witty depictions, Monnier skillfully portrays the humorous side of bureaucracy. The central figure showcases an administrator who seems more interested in his own comfort than attending to his duties. Surrounded by stacks of paperwork and cluttered desks, he embodies the epitome of procrastination at its finest. As time ticks away towards ten o'clock (Dix Heures), it becomes evident that productivity may not be high on everyone's agenda. This engraving serves as a timeless reminder that even centuries ago, administrative inefficiencies were subject to ridicule and satire. It invites us to reflect on our own experiences within modern-day bureaucracies while appreciating the enduring power of humor as a coping mechanism. Displayed here is just one print from The Stapleton Collection's private collection – an invaluable piece capturing both artistic brilliance and social commentary.
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