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Énée aux enfers, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Énée aux enfers, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enee aux enfers, 1842. Aeneas in Hades. Horreur! il apercoit la femme qui l'adore, Un poignard dans le coeur et les yeux pleins d'emoi; Qui d'un geste charmant que la pudeur decore, Lui dit: cher bien aime, je me fiche de toi! (Horrors! he sees the woman who adores him, A dagger in her heart and eyes full of emotion; Who with a charming gesture that modesty adorns, Says to him: dear beloved, I don't care about you!). Aeneid translated by M. Trognon. From L'Histoire ancienne
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or "Aeneas in Hades," created by Honore Daumier in 1842, is a poignant and humorous lithograph depicting a scene from Virgil's Aeneid, translated by M. Trognon. In this image, Aeneas, the legendary hero of ancient Greece, is shown in the underworld, encountering the woman who once adored him. With a dagger in her heart and tears streaming down her face, she turns her back on him, dismissing him with a charming yet dismissive gesture. The black and white image, reminiscent of a cartoon or caricature, captures the shock and surprise on Aeneas' face as he witnesses this unexpected rejection. He stands tall and armored, his helmet casting a shadow over his face, while she, in contrast, is barefoot and unclothed from the waist up, emphasizing the vulnerability of her emotional state. The stark contrast between the two figures adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. Honore Daumier, a renowned French artist, masterfully uses hand gestures and facial expressions to convey the complex emotions of the characters. The satirical tone of the piece adds an unexpected element of humor to the tragic scene from the Aeneid, making it a standout piece of 19th century art. This lithograph, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a testament to Daumier's skillful use of the medium and his ability to bring classic literature to life in a fresh and innovative way. The image invites viewers to reflect on the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, making it a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and intrigue audiences today.
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