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Une Baronne débaronnée, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
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Une Baronne débaronnée, 1858. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une Baronne debaronnee, 1858. - Comment!...vos titres ne sont pas en regle...moi qui ne vous avais epouse que pour etre baronne...je demande le divorce!...'. A disbaroned Baroness. Wife: What!...your titles are not in order...I who only married you to be a baroness...I demand a divorce!'. From Actualites
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or "A Disbarroned Baroness," is a poignant and satirical lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1858. The image captures a moment of frustration and annoyance in the life of an aristocratic wife, who has discovered that her husband's titles are not in order, and she has not achieved the social status she had anticipated when she married him. The black and white print depicts a well-dressed woman, with an expression of disbelief and anger on her face, standing before her husband, who is seated and looks downcast. She points an accusing finger at him, while he hangs his head in shame. The setting is simple, with a plain background and minimalist decor, drawing the focus to the emotional intensity of the scene. The title of the work, "Une Baronne débarronnée," is a play on words in French, as "débarronnée" can mean both "disbarroned" (as in the removal of a title or status) and "upset" or "annoyed." This clever use of language adds to the satirical and humorous tone of the piece, which pokes fun at the social climbing and obsession with titles and status that were prevalent in 19th century aristocratic society. The print is a testament to Daumier's mastery of the lithographic medium, with its intricate lines and subtle shading creating a sense of depth and texture. It is a valuable addition to the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where it is housed, and a reminder of the enduring power of art to capture the complexities and contradictions of human emotion and experience. Overall, "Une Baronne débarronnée" is a fascinating and thought-provoking work of art that continues to resonate with audiences today, offering insights into the social and cultural context of its time, as well as universal themes of love, marriage, and the human desire for status and recognition.
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