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La Cinquième acte à la Gaîté, 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
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La Cinquième acte à la Gaîté, 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Cinquieme acte a la Gaite, 1848. The Fifth Act at the Gaiety (Theatre). Series: Tout ce qu'on voudra, no. 25; Periodical: Le Charivari, 7 February 1848
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created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1848, captures the essence of boredom and disenchantment in the audience of a music hall performance. Part of Daumier's "Tout ce qu'on voudra" series, this lithograph was published in the satirical weekly magazine "Le Charivari." In the image, a sea of faces, both male and female, fill the rows of the theatre. Some are fast asleep, their heads tilted back, mouths agape, and hankies in hand. Others display clear signs of emotional distress, with tears streaming down their cheeks and hands covering their faces. A few men seem to be the only ones enjoying the show, their expressions filled with amusement and amusement. The title "La Cinquième acte à la Gaîté" refers to the fifth act of a play being performed at the Gaiety Theatre in Paris. Daumier masterfully captures the concept of boredom and the emotional rollercoaster that can come with live entertainment. The black and white contrast of the lithograph adds to the overall mood, emphasizing the stark reality of the audience's expressions. This powerful satirical work is a testament to Daumier's ability to capture the human condition and the universal experience of attending a less-than-satisfying performance. The image has become a beloved piece of 19th-century art, and is now part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The humor and insight it provides continue to resonate with audiences today.
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