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Oedipe, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Oedipe, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oedipe, 1851. Moi-meme en le percant, je sentis dans mon ame, Tout vainqueur que j'etais...vous fremissez, madame!'. As I pierced it myself, I felt in my soul, Vanquisher as I was...you're shuddering, madam!'. From Physionomies tragiques, plate 10
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a captivating lithograph by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier, depicts the tragic figure of Oedipus, the mythological king of Thebes, in a moment of profound realization and fear. Created in 1851, this print is part of Daumier's series "Physionomies tragiques" (Tragic Faces), plate 10. In this powerful image, Oedipus, with a terrified expression, raises his hand in a gesture of both victory and alarm. His eyes are wide with shock and fear, and his body is tensed with the weight of the revelation that he has unwittingly fulfilled the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother. The contrast between the triumphant and fearful emotions on his face adds to the complexity of this iconic character from Sophocles' tragedy "Oedipus Rex." The black and white lithograph, with its intricate details and masterful use of shading, captures the essence of the human condition - the duality of emotions, the fear of the unknown, and the consequences of our actions. The image is a poignant reminder of the power of the human spirit, even in the face of unimaginable truths. This print, now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, is a testament to Daumier's skill as a satirical artist and his ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful imagery. The print's title, "Moi-meme en le percant, je sentis dans mon ame, Tout vainqueur que j'etais...vous fremissez, madame!" (As I pierced it myself, I felt in my soul, Vanquisher as I was...you're shuddering, madam!), adds to the drama and intensity of the scene, making it a must-see for any art lover or student of mythology.
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