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Fichtre!...que ces êtres-là sont sciants!, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Fichtre!...que ces êtres-là sont sciants!, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fichtre!...que ces etres-la sont sciants!, 1839. Man tripping over sawn logs: Damn!...how clever these things are!'. Pun on the French word sciant which can mean surprising or sawing. From Emotions parisiennes
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Fichtre!...que ces êtres-là sont sciants!
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(Oh my!...how clever these things are!) is a captivating lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1839. This intriguing image, titled "Emotions parisiennes" and specifically "Fichtre!...que ces etres-la sont sciants!", showcases a man in traditional 19th-century apparel, including a top hat and a long coat, tripping over a series of sawn logs. The title of the work plays on the French word "sciant," which can mean both "surprising" and "sawing." Daumier's masterful use of satire and play on words is evident in this humorous scene. The man's exclamation, "Fichtre!...que ces etres-la sont sciants!" can be translated to English as "Damn!...how clever these things are!" The logs, which are the source of the man's surprise and frustration, are both a surprise (sciant) and a source of sawing (sciant). This clever pun adds an additional layer of meaning to the image, making it a standout piece of 19th-century art. The man's clothing and the broken glass in the foreground add to the overall sense of accident and incident. The black and white, or monochromatic, palette further emphasizes the contrast between the man's clothing and the rough, unforgiving logs. The man's expression of surprise and the logs' intrusive presence create a sense of tension, making this a compelling and engaging image. This lithograph, "Fichtre!...que ces etres-la sont sciants!" by Honore Daumier, is a valuable addition to any art collection, particularly those focused on satire, humor, and the 19th century. It is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), where it continues to captivate and delight viewers with its clever wordplay and visual wit.
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