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Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394, illustration
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Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394, illustration
XIR287273 Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394, illustration from Le Charivari, 1st May 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 20.2x25.7 cm; Marcel Lecomte Collection, Paris, France; (add.info.: Serie News of the Day ; comet Charles-Quint predicted for 13th June 1857; expected to hit the earth; prophecy of the ending of the world; Parisiens incredules aux rassurantes affirmations de Mr Babinet et persistant a guetter la terrible comete ; The Parisians don t quite trust the assurances of Monsieur Babinet and insist on lying in wait for the comet ; Jacques Babinet (1794-1872) was a French physicist, mathematician and astronomer; ); French, out of copyright
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Everyday Life Maison Martinet Searching Second Empire Star Starry Sky Stars Telescope Waiting
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This print titled "Series Actualites, the comet, Parisiens incredules, plate 394" takes us back to the bustling streets of Paris in 1857. The artwork by Honore Daumier captures a moment of intrigue and skepticism as a group of Parisians gather under the starry sky to witness the predicted arrival of Comet Charles-Quint on June 13th. In this satirical illustration from Le Charivari, Daumier skillfully portrays everyday life during the Second Empire era. With raised eyebrows and telescopes in hand, both men and women anxiously search for signs of the approaching celestial phenomenon. Despite assurances from Monsieur Babinet, a renowned physicist and astronomer at that time, these skeptical Parisians remain unconvinced and choose to wait for the dreaded comet themselves. The artist's keen eye for detail is evident in every stroke of his lithograph. Maison Martinet's skilled craftsmanship brings out the intricate expressions on each character's face as they stand together in anticipation. This whimsical cartoon-like portrayal adds an element of humor to an otherwise serious subject matter. As we gaze upon this historical image today, it serves as a reminder not only of our fascination with celestial events but also our innate human curiosity and skepticism towards predictions that challenge our understanding of the world around us.
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