{"title":"Honore Victorin Daumier","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"la-mort-de-sapho-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"La Mort de Sapho - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from Daumier's 'Histoire Ancienne' series, depicting the myth of Sappho with a characteristic blend of drama and irony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the 'Histoire Ancienne' series, a collection of fifty prints published in the French periodical Le Charivari between 1841 and 1843. In this work, Honoré-Victorin Daumier applies his characteristic satirical lens to classical mythology. The print depicts the poet Sappho at the moment of her legendary leap from the Leucadian cliff, yet the scene is subverted by the presence of a mischievous, almost grotesque Cupid figure clinging to her waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses expressive, fluid line work to capture the dramatic tension of the figures against the stark, barren rock. The composition is typical of his graphic output, focusing on the psychological absurdity of the situation rather than a heroic interpretation of the myth. The inclusion of the original caption at the base of the print provides a moralising, albeit ironic, commentary on the dangers of love, a common theme in his critiques of contemporary society and classical tropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the lithographic medium, Daumier utilised the stone to achieve a range of tonal qualities, from the delicate hatching on the cliff face to the bold, dark outlines of the figures. This print offers a glimpse into the nineteenth-century French appetite for political and social satire, where ancient history was frequently repurposed to mock the pretensions of the era. The work remains a fine example of Daumier's ability to blend caricature with classical subject matter, resulting in an image that is both humorous and technically accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-abus-de-confiance-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn Abus de Confiance - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352240230735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352248258895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352248291663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352248324431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352248357199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352248389967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352248422735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352248455503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352248488271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352248521039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352248553807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352248586575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/La-Mort-de-Sapho_Poster_CompositorV1_1785440672646.jpg?v=1785440916"},{"product_id":"passant-la-revue-des-fumeurs-dopium-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Passant la revue des fumeurs d'opium - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1859 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier critiquing the geopolitical and economic motivations behind the Opium Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Passant la revue des fumeurs d'opium', forms part of his series 'En Chine'. Published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari on 7 January 1859, the work provides a biting commentary on the geopolitical and economic motivations behind the Second Opium War. Daumier, a master of the lithographic medium, employs his characteristic expressive line work to depict a Western military figure inspecting a line of opium smokers. The contrast between the rigid, upright posture of the Western officer and the slumped, lethargic figures of the smokers serves as a visual critique of colonial exploitation and the forced opening of markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was well known for his ability to condense complex political situations into singular, punchy images. In this print, the sub-title 'Histoire de faire aller le commerce' (A history of making trade go) explicitly links the physical act of opium consumption to the broader, cynical objectives of international trade policy. The artist uses loose, gestural strokes to define the figures, focusing on the grotesque exaggeration of features to convey moral decay and institutional hypocrisy. The composition is stark, with the officer standing as a looming presence over the seated, incapacitated individuals. This work remains a significant example of nineteenth-century satirical printmaking, demonstrating how artists utilised the press to engage with contemporary debates regarding imperialism and human cost. The print was produced by the lithographic firm Destouches in Paris, a common collaborator for Daumier during this period of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-abus-de-confiance-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn Abus de Confiance - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352246718799,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352250421583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352250454351,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352250487119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352250519887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352250552655,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352250585423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352250618191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352250650959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352250683727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352250716495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352250749263,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Passant-la-revue-des-fumeurs-d-opium_Poster_CompositorV1_1785440644911.jpg?v=1785441029"},{"product_id":"rue-transnonain-april-15-1834-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Rue Transnonain, April 15, 1834 - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier depicting the aftermath of a civilian massacre in Paris during the 1834 civil unrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré-Victorin Daumier produced this lithograph in response to the civil unrest in Paris during April 1834. The image depicts the aftermath of a massacre in a tenement building on the Rue Transnonain, where government troops killed unarmed civilians following a sniper attack on their patrol. Daumier focuses on the domestic interior, showing a man in his nightshirt lying dead across his bed, having fallen onto the floor. Beneath him, the body of a child is visible, while the feet of another victim appear in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is stark and unadorned. Daumier uses the lithographic medium to create deep, dramatic shadows that contrast with the pale, crumpled bedclothes. The artist avoids heroic or romanticised depictions of death. Instead, he presents the scene with a cold, journalistic precision that forces the viewer to confront the brutality of the event. The man's posture is awkward and heavy, conveying the suddenness of his end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work was published by the Association Mensuelle, a group that distributed prints to subscribers to fund legal defences for journalists. The government attempted to suppress the image by seizing the lithographic stone and destroying as many prints as possible. Despite these efforts, the work circulated widely, becoming a recognised symbol of state violence. Daumier's ability to capture the quiet horror of a private space violated by public conflict remains a defining characteristic of his career. The print is a direct observation of political reality, stripped of artifice and sentimentality. It serves as a record of the tension between the French monarchy and the working population during the July Monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/approaching-storm-grant-wood\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApproaching Storm - Grant Wood — Grant Wood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352338796879,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352376774991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352376807759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352376840527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352376873295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352376906063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352376938831,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352376971599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352377004367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352377037135,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352377069903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352377102671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rue-Transnonain-April-15-1834_Poster_CompositorV1_1785441275089.jpg?v=1785441409"},{"product_id":"lenlevement-dhelene-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"L'Enlèvement d'Hélène - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1842 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from his 'Histoire Ancienne' series, depicting a comical, unheroic version of the abduction of Helen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of Honoré-Victorin Daumier's series titled 'Histoire Ancienne', published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1842. Daumier, a master of social and political commentary, turns his attention to classical mythology, stripping away the grandeur typically associated with the Homeric epics. In this scene, the abduction of Helen by Paris is reimagined through a lens of mundane absurdity. Rather than a heroic or tragic encounter, the artist presents a comical interaction where Paris, depicted as a somewhat unkempt figure, carries Helen while casually smoking a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual composition relies on Daumier's characteristic fluid line work and expressive characterisation. The figures are rendered with a sense of physical weight and awkwardness, contrasting sharply with the idealised forms found in traditional academic art. The background is sparse, featuring a simplified coastline and a small boat, which keeps the focus entirely on the central pair. The inclusion of the caption below the image provides the final layer of irony, mocking the romanticised narrative of the Trojan War by suggesting that the participants were more concerned with their own comfort than the fate of empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier produced thousands of lithographs during his career, often using them to critique the bourgeoisie and the political establishment of nineteenth-century France. By applying this same satirical approach to ancient history, he challenged the cultural reverence for classical subjects. This print offers a glimpse into the artist's ability to blend technical skill with biting wit, making it a representative example of his contribution to the medium of lithography. The work remains a sharp observation on how historical narratives are often constructed and subsequently dismantled by the perspectives of those who recount them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ah-the-comets-that-always-signals-some-great-misfortunes-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAh!...the comets..., that always signals some great misfortunes! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352414097743,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352485826895,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352485859663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352485892431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352485925199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352485957967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352485990735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352486023503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352486056271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352486089039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352486121807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352486154575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/L-Enl-vement-d-H-l-ne_Poster_CompositorV1_1785441574591.jpg?v=1785441653"},{"product_id":"un-plaideur-auquel-manquent-malheureusement-les-pieces-les-plus-importantes-les-pieces-de-cent-sous-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Un plaideur auquel manquent malheureusement les pièces les plus importantes, les pièces de cent sous - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, critiquing the financial burdens of the legal system through a clever play on words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series Croquis par Daumier, published in the French periodical Le Charivari. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of social and political satire, directs his attention here to the legal profession. The scene depicts a lawyer, dressed in his traditional robes and cap, examining a document with a look of weary detachment. Beside him, a client holds his hat, his expression one of anxiety and desperation. The caption translates to: A litigant who unfortunately lacks the most important pieces, the hundred-sous pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses the pun on the word pièces, which refers to both legal documents and coins, to critique the financial barriers inherent in the judicial system. His line work is expressive and energetic, capturing the physical tension of the client against the static, bureaucratic posture of the lawyer. The lithographic process allows for a range of tonal depth, from the dark, heavy folds of the lawyer's gown to the lighter, sketch-like quality of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Daumier produced thousands of prints that documented the social stratification of nineteenth-century France. His work often focused on the absurdity of institutional power and the plight of the common person. By stripping away unnecessary detail, he focuses the viewer on the psychological interaction between the two figures. The composition is balanced, placing the figures in a shallow space that forces an immediate engagement with their expressions. This print remains a sharp observation of the intersection between law and poverty, rendered with the characteristic wit and technical skill that defined Daumier's contribution to the medium of lithography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ah-the-comets-that-always-signals-some-great-misfortunes-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAh!...the comets..., that always signals some great misfortunes! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352435953999,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352492413263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352492446031,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352492478799,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352492511567,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352492544335,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352492577103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352492609871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352492642639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352492675407,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352492708175,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352492740943,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Un-plaideur-auquel-manquent-malheureusement-les-pi-ces-les-plus-importantes-les-pi-ces-de-cent-sous_Poster_CompositorV1_1785441550010.jpg?v=1785441730"},{"product_id":"well-mate-wouldnt-you-say-this-is-better-than-o-o-opium-just-you-wait-ill-ci-i-i-i-ivilize-you-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Well, mate, wouldn't you say this is better than o-o-opium? Just you wait, I'll ci-i-i-i-ivilize you! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biting 1858 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, satirising French colonial hypocrisy during the Second Opium War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Well, mate, wouldn't you say this is better than o-o-opium? Just you wait, I'll ci-i-i-i-ivilize you!', belongs to the series 'En Chine'. Published in 1858, the work offers a sharp critique of French colonial attitudes during the Second Opium War. Daumier, a master of the satirical press, employs his characteristic loose, expressive line work to depict two figures in a tense, absurd encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a French soldier, bottle in hand, confronting a Chinese figure. The soldier's posture is aggressive, while the Chinese figure appears physically overwhelmed. In the background, a simplified pagoda suggests the setting. The caption, which mimics a stutter, mocks the hypocrisy of the 'civilising mission' used to justify military intervention and the forced trade of alcohol and opium. Daumier uses the grotesque exaggeration of facial features to convey the moral corruption inherent in the colonial project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a lithograph, the work demonstrates Daumier's ability to translate the immediacy of his drawing style into a mass-produced format. His work for journals like 'Le Charivari' allowed him to reach a wide audience, providing a visual commentary on the political and social issues of the July Monarchy and the Second Empire. This print is a clear example of his biting wit and his refusal to shy away from controversial subjects. The stark contrast between the ink and the paper surface emphasises the raw, unpolished nature of his social critique, making it a piece of historical documentation as much as an artistic endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/approaching-storm-grant-wood\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApproaching Storm - Grant Wood — Grant Wood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352475930959,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352496869711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352496902479,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352496935247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352496968015,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352497000783,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352497033551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352497066319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352497099087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352497131855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352497164623,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352497197391,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Well-mate-wouldn-t-you-say-this-is-better-than-o-o-opium_-Just-you-wait-I-ll-ci-i-i-i-ivilize-you-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785441742661.jpg?v=1785441855"},{"product_id":"they-turned-down-this-of-mine-the-ignoramuses-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"They turned down this of mine...the ignoramuses!!... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from 1859, mocking the rejection of an artist's work by the official Paris Salon jury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Ils m'ont refusé ça... les ignares!!...', belongs to his series 'L'Exposition de 1859'. Published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari, the work captures the frustration of an artist whose submission to the official Salon has been rejected by the jury. Daumier, a master of social and political satire, uses the medium of lithography to convey the absurdity of the academic art establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure, a dishevelled and indignant artist, presents a framed painting of a simple candle and a pipe. The contrast between the artist's grandiose sense of self-importance and the mundane, almost trivial subject matter of his rejected work is the source of the humour. Daumier employs his characteristic expressive line work, using loose, gestural strokes to define the figures and the environment. The background features other artists carrying their own rejected canvases, creating a scene of collective professional disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier's work provides a sharp commentary on the rigid standards of the mid-nineteenth-century French art world. By mocking both the rejected artist and the jury, he avoids taking a simple side, instead exposing the vanity inherent in the system. The print is a fine example of his ability to distill complex social dynamics into a single, punchy visual narrative. His draughtsmanship remains focused on characterisation, with the exaggerated features of the central figure serving to amplify the emotional weight of his exclamation. This piece remains a relevant observation on the subjective nature of artistic validation and the perennial tension between traditional institutions and individual creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezin-loopt-in-een-sneeuwstorm-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezin loopt in een sneeuwstorm - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/splinter-beach-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSplinter Beach - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352495919439,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352504275279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352504308047,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352504340815,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352504373583,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352504406351,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352504439119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352504471887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352504504655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352504537423,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352504570191,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352504602959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/They-turned-down-this-of-mine...the-ignoramuses-.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785441717736.jpg?v=1785441971"},{"product_id":"masques-de-1831-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Masques de 1831 - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biting 1831 political lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, mocking the French July Monarchy through a series of grotesque, mask-like caricatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in the satirical journal La Caricature in 1831, this lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier serves as a biting critique of the July Monarchy. The composition presents a grid of disembodied faces, each representing a political figure of the era. Daumier employs his characteristic mastery of physiognomy to exaggerate the features of these men, transforming their visages into grotesque masks that reveal his perception of their moral failings and political incompetence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the arrangement sits a pear, a visual pun that became synonymous with King Louis-Philippe. The French word for pear, poire, also carried the slang meaning of a fool or a simpleton. By placing this fruit among the human subjects, Daumier mocks the monarch and his associates, reducing them to objects of ridicule. The shading and modelling of the faces demonstrate Daumier's background as a sculptor, as he treats each mask with a three-dimensional quality that makes the distortions appear tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a primary example of the political tensions in early nineteenth-century France. Daumier faced significant legal repercussions for his work, including imprisonment, due to the inflammatory nature of his illustrations. The print captures the atmosphere of dissent that permeated Parisian intellectual circles at the time. Through his sharp observation and technical skill, Daumier strips away the veneer of authority, presenting the ruling class as a collection of caricatured types. The lithograph remains a significant document of the power of visual satire in political discourse, reflecting the artist's ability to communicate complex social commentary through a single, carefully constructed image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-an-elevator-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn an Elevator - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prometheus-france-and-the-eagle-vulture-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePrometheus-France and the Eagle Vulture - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352511910223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352518824271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352518857039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352518889807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352518922575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352518955343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352518988111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352519020879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352519053647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352519086415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352519119183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352519151951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Masques-de-1831_Poster_CompositorV1_1785442170330.jpg?v=1785442311"},{"product_id":"good-wife-since-we-wont-have-time-to-see-everything-in-one-day-you-look-at-the-paintings-on-the-right-side-ill-look-at-those-on-the-left-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Good wife..., since we won't have time to see everything in one day, you look at the paintings on the right side...I'll look at those on the left... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from 1859, depicting a bourgeois couple attempting to navigate the crowded Paris Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Exposition de 1859', captures the satirical wit for which the artist is known. Published in the French press, the work depicts a bourgeois couple navigating the overwhelming scale of the Paris Salon. The husband, wearing a top hat and spectacles, suggests a division of labour to his wife, proposing that they split their viewing duties to cover more ground. The background is filled with a dense, chaotic arrangement of framed paintings, reflecting the typical floor-to-ceiling hanging style of nineteenth-century exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses expressive, loose lines to convey the hurried atmosphere of the gallery. His figures are rendered with characteristic exaggeration, focusing on the social pretension of the middle class. The husband's earnest, slightly absurd suggestion serves as a commentary on the performative nature of art appreciation during the period. The viewer is presented with a scene that is both a specific historical record of the 1859 Salon and a broader observation on human behaviour in public spaces. The lithographic technique allows for a sketch-like quality, maintaining the spontaneity of a drawing while being suitable for mass reproduction in periodicals. This print offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of the Second Empire, where the act of visiting an exhibition was as much about status as it was about the art itself. The composition is crowded, mirroring the visual saturation of the gallery walls, which creates a sense of claustrophobia that contrasts with the couple's detached, systematic approach to viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-an-elevator-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn an Elevator - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prometheus-france-and-the-eagle-vulture-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePrometheus-France and the Eagle Vulture - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352513384783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352519512399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352519545167,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352519577935,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352519610703,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352519643471,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352519676239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352519709007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352519741775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352519774543,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352519807311,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352519840079,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Good-wife...-since-we-won-t-have-time-to-see-everything-in-one-day-you-look-at-the-paintings-on-the-right-side...I-ll-look-at-those-on-the-left.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785442145838.jpg?v=1785442352"},{"product_id":"comme-sisyphe-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Comme Sisyphe - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1869 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, depicting the fiscal struggles of the French government through the myth of Sisyphus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled Comme Sisyphe, was published in the French periodical Le Charivari on 25 February 1869. It belongs to the Actualités series, a collection of prints where Honoré-Victorin Daumier commented on the political climate of the Second French Empire. The image depicts a figure struggling under the weight of a massive boulder labelled Budget, a clear reference to the fiscal difficulties faced by the government of Napoleon III during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs the classical myth of Sisyphus to critique the repetitive and futile nature of state financial management. The figure, bent under the immense burden, represents the state or the taxpayer, forced to push the heavy load up an incline. The artist uses expressive, gestural lines to convey the physical strain of the subject. The contrast between the dark, heavy shadows of the rock and the lighter, more sketch-like treatment of the figure creates a sense of movement and desperation. The date 1869 is visible on the figure's garment, anchoring the work in its specific historical moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the lithographic medium, Daumier utilised the texture of the stone to create tonal depth. His work often bypassed the polished finish of academic art in favour of a raw, immediate quality that suited the rapid production cycles of nineteenth-century journalism. This print remains a sharp example of his ability to translate complex political frustrations into accessible visual metaphors. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the exertion of the central figure against the oppressive weight of the boulder, effectively communicating the exhaustion associated with the fiscal policies of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/in-an-elevator-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIn an Elevator - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prometheus-france-and-the-eagle-vulture-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePrometheus-France and the Eagle Vulture - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352518758735,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352523018575,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352523051343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352523084111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352523116879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352523149647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352523182415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352523215183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352523247951,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352523280719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352523313487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352523346255,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Comme-Sisyphe_Poster_CompositorV1_1785442195321.jpg?v=1785442466"},{"product_id":"a-philosopher-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"A Philosopher - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the Types et Physionomies series, capturing a candid moment of conversation among three men in a Parisian setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Types et Physionomies, a collection of satirical prints by Honoré-Victorin Daumier. Published in the Parisian press, these works capture the social habits and character types of the mid-nineteenth century. Daumier uses his characteristic draughtsmanship to depict three men engaged in a discussion over wine. The central figure, standing with a beard and hat, gestures as he speaks, while the two seated men listen with expressions of weary contemplation. The caption below the image, 'L'homme ne doit jamais être seul... et il n'a pas de meilleur compagnon qu'un verre de vin!... Moi je préfère deusse!', adds a layer of dry humour to the scene, typical of Daumier's commentary on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a master of the lithographic medium. He employs varied line weights and cross-hatching to create volume and texture, particularly in the clothing and the facial features of his subjects. The composition is focused on the interaction between the figures, with the table acting as a grounding element. The background is kept minimal, allowing the viewer to concentrate on the expressions and the physical presence of the men. This print is a fine example of Daumier's ability to observe the mundane aspects of Parisian life and elevate them through his sharp, observational style. His work provides a window into the social dynamics of the era, reflecting the cynicism and wit that defined his career as a caricaturist and painter. The print remains a classic example of nineteenth-century French graphic art, demonstrating the technical skill and narrative capability that made Daumier a significant figure in the history of printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/husbands-always-make-me-laugh-come-mme-rabat-joie-shut-up-paul-gavarni\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHusbands Always Make Me Laugh: Come, Mme. 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It depicts a single, bulbous head with three faces, representing the progression of time through a satirical lens. The central face, eyes closed and expression weary, dominates the composition, while the two side profiles emerge from the jowls of the main figure. This visual device serves as a critique of the political climate in July Monarchy France, where the cyclical nature of governance often resulted in stagnation rather than progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic mastery of lithographic shading to create volume and texture. The heavy, sagging skin and the singular tuft of hair atop the head provide a grotesque quality that was typical of his political output. By merging three distinct temporal states into one physical form, the artist suggests that the past, present, and future are inextricably linked in their failure to improve the conditions of the citizenry. The work is a sharp observation of the political figures of the era, using distortion to reveal perceived character flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a contributor to La Caricature, Daumier produced numerous prints that challenged the authority of King Louis-Philippe. This specific piece demonstrates his ability to condense complex political commentary into a singular, memorable image. The lack of background detail ensures that the viewer focuses entirely on the facial expressions and the symbolic weight of the three-headed figure. The print remains a clear example of nineteenth-century French graphic satire, capturing the cynicism of the period with precision and technical skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rue-transnonain-april-15-1834-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRue Transnonain, April 15, 1834 - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352531341647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352544219471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352544252239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352544285007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352544317775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352544350543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352544383311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352544416079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352544448847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352544481615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352544514383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352544547151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Past-The-Present-The-Future_Poster_CompositorV1_1785442363287.jpg?v=1785442618"},{"product_id":"this-mr-courbet-does-much-too-vulgar-figures-theres-no-one-in-nature-as-ugly-as-that-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"This Mr. Courbet does much too vulgar figures, there's no one in nature as ugly as that! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from 1855, mocking the conservative public's reaction to the Realist paintings of Gustave Courbet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier belongs to his series L'Exposition Universelle, published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari in 1855. Daumier, a master of social and political satire, captures the reaction of the bourgeois public to the works of Gustave Courbet. The scene depicts a group of gallery visitors, their faces contorted in expressions of disdain and bewilderment as they examine a catalogue. The caption, which translates to the title of the work, mocks the conservative art establishment's inability to reconcile with the raw, unidealised subjects presented by Courbet during the 1855 Exposition Universelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic loose, expressive line work to define the figures. The exaggerated features of the men in top hats and the woman beside them convey a sense of pomposity and narrow-mindedness. By focusing on the physical reactions of the viewers rather than the art itself, Daumier shifts the critique onto the audience. He exposes the hypocrisy of a society that demands beauty and refinement while ignoring the realities of the working class, which Courbet sought to represent. The lithographic technique allows for a sketch-like quality, where the hatching and cross-hatching create volume and texture within the figures' clothing and the crowded gallery space. This print remains a sharp observation of the friction between traditional aesthetic expectations and the emerging Realist movement in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/they-turned-down-this-of-mine-the-ignoramuses-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThey turned down this of mine...the ignoramuses!!... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352535306575,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352544940367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352544973135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352545005903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352545038671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352545071439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352545104207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352545136975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352545169743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352545202511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352545235279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352545268047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/This-Mr_Poster_CompositorV1_1785442390063.jpg?v=1785442666"},{"product_id":"me-i-love-the-sculpture-gallery-where-you-can-always-find-a-place-to-sit-down-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Me, I love the sculpture gallery, where you can always find a place to sit down! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier depicting two weary men resting in a sculpture gallery, highlighting the mundane reality of museum visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series titled Croquis pris à l'Exposition, published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of social commentary, turns his attention to the mundane experiences of visitors within the grand halls of the Salon. The scene depicts two gentlemen seated on a bench, seemingly indifferent to the classical statuary surrounding them. One man is captured in a moment of profound boredom, while his companion is mid-yawn, his mouth wide open in a display of utter fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his characteristic lithographic technique to define the figures with expressive, gestural lines. The contrast between the rigid, stoic sculptures in the background and the slumped, weary postures of the men creates a humorous juxtaposition. The artist avoids idealising his subjects, choosing instead to focus on the physical reality of the gallery-goer. The composition is structured to draw the eye from the foreground figures to the distant, ghostly outlines of the sculptures, which appear almost as caricatures themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the act of sitting rather than the act of viewing art, Daumier critiques the pretension of the nineteenth-century art world. He suggests that for many, the museum serves as a place of rest rather than a site of intellectual engagement. The work captures a specific moment in Parisian social history, reflecting the artist's keen observation of human behaviour. The print is a fine example of Daumier's ability to blend sharp wit with technical precision, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the French bourgeoisie. The work remains a sharp observation of the disconnect between high culture and the average visitor, rendered with the economy of line that defines Daumier's graphic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ne-vous-y-frottez-pas-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNe vous y frottez pas! - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352597500239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352599335247,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352599368015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352599400783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352599433551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352599466319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352599499087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352599531855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352599564623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352599597391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352599630159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352599662927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Me-I-love-the-sculpture-gallery-where-you-can-always-find-a-place-to-sit-down-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785443370876.jpg?v=1785443588"},{"product_id":"a-neighbor-who-complains-about-someone-who-waters-his-turf-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"A Neighbor Who Complains about Someone Who Waters His Turf - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the Les Bons Bourgeois series, capturing a humorous domestic dispute between neighbours in nineteenth-century Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Les Bons Bourgeois, a collection of satirical prints by Honoré-Victorin Daumier published in the French journal Le Charivari. Daumier, a master of social observation, captures the petty grievances of the Parisian middle class during the July Monarchy. The scene depicts a man leaning over his balcony, looking upward with an expression of intense irritation as water drips down from a neighbour above. The humour lies in the absurdity of the situation: the neighbour is watering plants on an upper floor, and the water descends onto the man below, who is clearly distressed by this minor inconvenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic lithographic technique, using fluid, expressive lines to define the figures and their exaggerated facial expressions. The composition is structured vertically, creating a clear connection between the source of the water and the victim below. The artist avoids excessive detail, focusing instead on the body language of the protagonist, whose posture conveys a sense of indignant helplessness. The print reflects the artist's keen eye for the mundane frustrations of urban life, transforming a trivial domestic dispute into a humorous commentary on human nature. The inclusion of the series title and the caption at the bottom provides the necessary context for the viewer, framing the image as a narrative vignette. This work demonstrates Daumier's ability to distil complex social dynamics into a single, accessible image, a skill that defined his career as a political and social commentator in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-article-louangeur-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn article louangeur - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352601170255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352605561167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352605593935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352605626703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352605659471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352605692239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352605725007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352605757775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352605790543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352605823311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352605856079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352605888847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Neighbor-Who-Complains-about-Someone-Who-Waters-His-Turf_Poster_CompositorV1_1785443382123.jpg?v=1785443668"},{"product_id":"decentralisation-of-the-future-the-academie-francaise-at-fouilly-les-oies-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Decentralisation of the Future: The Académie Française at Fouilly-les-Oies - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1871 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, mocking the pretension of the Académie Française through a depiction of rustic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'La Décentralisation Future: L'Académie Française à Fouilly-les-Oies', captures the biting wit characteristic of the artist's late career. Published in 1871, the work satirises the intellectual and political climate of post-war France. Daumier depicts a group of rustic, unrefined figures seated around a simple wooden table, mockingly presented as members of the Académie Française, the prestigious institution responsible for the preservation of the French language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on Daumier's signature draughtsmanship. His use of expressive, calligraphic lines defines the weary postures and exaggerated facial features of the subjects. The setting is deliberately humble, contrasting the high-minded reputation of the Academy with the provincial reality of 'Fouilly-les-Oies', a fictional location used to imply insignificance. The figures appear dishevelled and out of place, suggesting a critique of the cultural shifts and political decentralisation occurring during the early years of the Third Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a prolific contributor to journals such as 'Le Charivari', where his work provided a visual commentary on the social and political tensions of nineteenth-century France. This piece is typical of his later output, where the focus shifted from direct political portraiture to broader social commentary. The lithographic process allows for a sketch-like quality, maintaining the immediacy of his original drawings. The print captures the tension between the traditional elite and the changing social order of the time. By placing these figures in a rural, makeshift setting, Daumier questions the authority and relevance of established institutions in a rapidly changing society. The work remains a sharp example of how graphic art functioned as a tool for public discourse and critique in the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-article-louangeur-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn article louangeur - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352604545359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352613294415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352613327183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352613359951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352613392719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352613425487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352613458255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352613491023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352613523791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352613556559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352613589327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352613622095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Decentralisation-of-the-Future_-The-Acad-mie-Fran-aise-at-Fouilly-les-Oies_Poster_CompositorV1_1785443668746.jpg?v=1785443735"},{"product_id":"inconvenient-dacheter-un-journal-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Inconvénient d'acheter un journal - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the 'Actualités' series, capturing the frustration of Parisian citizens regarding the timing of news.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier belongs to the 'Actualités' series, a collection of satirical prints published in the French press during the mid-nineteenth century. Daumier, a master of the medium, used his sharp observational skills to critique the social and political climate of Paris. In this specific work, he addresses the absurdity of the contemporary news cycle. The scene depicts a group of frustrated citizens confronting a newspaper seller, highlighting the confusion surrounding the timing of information dissemination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic loose, expressive line work to capture the agitation of the crowd. The figures are rendered with a sense of urgency, their gestures conveying the absurdity of their complaint. The cobblestone street and the indistinct urban background provide a grounded setting for this social commentary. The artist avoids overly polished finishes, preferring a sketch-like quality that adds to the immediacy of the satire. By focusing on the mundane frustrations of daily life, Daumier provides a window into the anxieties of the Parisian public during a period of rapid social change. The composition is balanced, drawing the eye to the central interaction between the disgruntled buyer and the vendor, while the surrounding figures provide context to the chaotic atmosphere. This print is a fine example of Daumier's ability to transform a simple, everyday annoyance into a broader observation on human behaviour and the nature of public discourse. His work remains a primary source for understanding the visual culture of the July Monarchy and the Second Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-article-louangeur-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn article louangeur - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352606708047,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352613917007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352613949775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352613982543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614015311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614048079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352614080847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614113615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614146383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352614179151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614211919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614244687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Inconv-nient-d-acheter-un-journal_Poster_CompositorV1_1785443633565.jpg?v=1785443773"},{"product_id":"robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Robert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the Les Cent et un Robert Macaire series, depicting a swindler acting as a marriage agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Les Cent et un Robert Macaire, published in the French periodical Le Charivari. Honoré-Victorin Daumier utilised the character of Robert Macaire, a cynical swindler originally from the theatre, to satirise the social and political climate of the July Monarchy. In this specific plate, Macaire is depicted as a marriage agent, orchestrating a dubious introduction between a gullible gentleman and a pair of women. The composition focuses on the theatrical posturing of the figures, with Daumier employing his characteristic expressive line work to define their exaggerated features and costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a master of the lithographic medium, using it to provide sharp social commentary on the Parisian bourgeoisie. The figures are rendered with a sense of movement and psychological depth, despite the satirical nature of the scene. Macaire, with his oversized cravat and confident stance, contrasts with the more reserved, perhaps equally deceptive, figures he presents. The text below the image provides the dialogue, typical of the series, which serves to clarify the nature of the swindle. The print captures the atmosphere of 19th-century urban life, where social climbing and financial desperation often intersected in public spaces. Daumier's ability to capture the essence of human folly through simple, gestural marks remains a hallmark of his graphic output. This work offers a glimpse into the satirical culture of the period, where the press played a central role in shaping public opinion through visual wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-past-the-present-the-future-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Past, The Present, The Future - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352608608591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352614572367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352614605135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352614637903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614670671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614703439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352614736207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614768975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614801743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352614834511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352614867279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352614900047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Robert-Macaire-Marriage-Agent_Poster_CompositorV1_1785443657030.jpg?v=1785443818"},{"product_id":"le-betophile-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Le Bétophile - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1842 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the Monomanes series, depicting a man obsessed with his pet bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series titled Monomanes, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1842. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of social commentary, depicts a man obsessed with his collection of animals. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a dressing gown and a nightcap, holding a birdcage with a focused, almost manic expression. His exaggerated features, particularly the nose and the curve of his posture, are characteristic of Daumier's approach to character study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses lithography to capture the texture of the fabric and the subtle shading of the figure. The composition is clean, placing the subject against a plain background to ensure the viewer focuses on the interaction between the man and his pet. The text below the image translates to: The supreme happiness of the animal lover is to make at home a little menagerie of his own in which to pass his life. One can apply to him with truth the proverb: Tell me who you frequent, and I will tell you who you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the mid-nineteenth-century interest in phrenology and the classification of human personality types. Daumier often used these pseudo-scientific concepts to mock the social habits of the Parisian bourgeoisie. By framing the collector as a monomaniac, he suggests that such singular obsessions are both ridiculous and revealing. The print serves as an example of how Daumier combined technical skill with sharp wit to critique the social norms of his time. It remains a clear look at the artist's ability to condense complex human behaviours into a single, memorable image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezin-loopt-in-een-sneeuwstorm-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezin loopt in een sneeuwstorm - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-knockout-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Knockout - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352651895119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352654647631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352654680399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352654713167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352654745935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352654778703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352654811471,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352654844239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352654877007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352654909775,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352654942543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352654975311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-B-tophile_Poster_CompositorV1_1785444442976.jpg?v=1785444528"},{"product_id":"the-one-man-political-band-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"The One-Man Political Band - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier depicting a politician as a clumsy one-man band, critiquing the absurdity of political performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of nineteenth-century French satire, produced this lithograph during a period of significant political instability. The work depicts a central figure dressed in a cumbersome suit of armour, burdened by a drum on his back and a guitar in his hands, while balancing on a small stool. This figure serves as a biting metaphor for the political actors of the era, who attempted to manage multiple, often contradictory, roles simultaneously. The absurdity of the costume, complete with a small canopy perched atop the helmet, reflects Daumier's skill in using visual exaggeration to critique the pomposity of public figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the background, other figures wander in a state of apparent indifference or distraction, reinforcing the sense of isolation and futility surrounding the central performer. Daumier employs a fluid, expressive line quality that captures the movement and awkwardness of the subject. His use of shadow and light creates a sense of depth, grounding the figures in a sparse, undefined space that keeps the focus entirely on the satirical narrative. The artist's ability to convey complex political commentary through simple, gestural marks is evident here, as he avoids unnecessary detail to maintain the clarity of his message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is a characteristic example of Daumier's output for the Parisian press, where he provided a visual record of the social and political climate. His work often targeted the corruption and incompetence he perceived in the government, using humour as a tool for social observation. By presenting the politician as a travelling street performer, Daumier strips away the dignity of the office, exposing the performative nature of political life. The work remains a sharp observation of human folly, rendered with the economy of line and keen eye for character that defined his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/decentralisation-of-the-future-the-academie-francaise-at-fouilly-les-oies-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDecentralisation of the Future: The Académie Française at Fouilly-les-Oies - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352664969551,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352673653071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352673685839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352673718607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352673751375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352673784143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352673816911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352673849679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352673882447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352673915215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352673947983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352673980751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-One-Man-Political-Band_Poster_CompositorV1_1785444474175.jpg?v=1785444807"},{"product_id":"lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Let's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from his 1859 series, mocking the public's reaction to art at the Paris Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier is part of his series titled 'Exposition de 1859', which satirised the annual Paris Salon. Daumier, a master of social and political commentary, uses his characteristic expressive line work to capture the bourgeois public's reaction to contemporary art. The scene depicts a man and a woman standing before a painting at the exhibition. The man, wearing a top hat and holding a catalogue, examines the artwork with a critical eye, while his companion expresses her distaste. The dialogue printed below the image adds a layer of irony, as the man attempts to justify the painting's quality through his professional perspective as a pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier's draftsmanship is immediate and energetic. He employs loose, calligraphic strokes to define the figures and the crowded gallery environment. The contrast between the stiff, formal attire of the visitors and the awkward, somewhat grotesque subject matter of the painting within the print creates a humorous tension. The artist avoids overly polished finishes, preferring a sketch-like quality that conveys movement and character. This work provides a glimpse into the nineteenth-century art world, where the divide between academic standards and the public's taste was a frequent subject of debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Daumier was prolific, producing thousands of lithographs for journals such as 'Le Charivari'. His ability to distill complex social interactions into a single, witty frame remains his most recognisable contribution to French art. This piece is a fine example of his observational humour, focusing on the pretension and confusion often found in gallery spaces. The composition draws the viewer into the gallery, inviting them to participate in the critique alongside the depicted figures. It is a piece of historical reportage, documenting the reception of art during the Second Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/well-mate-wouldnt-you-say-this-is-better-than-o-o-opium-just-you-wait-ill-ci-i-i-i-ivilize-you-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWell, mate, wouldn't you say this is better than o-o-opium? Just you wait, I'll ci-i-i-i-ivilize you! - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-internes-entree-dans-les-geoles-allemandes-theophile-alexandre-steinlen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Internes (Entrée dans les geôles allemandes) - Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352671883599,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352676667727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352676700495,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352676733263,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352676766031,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352676798799,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352676831567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352676864335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352676897103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352676929871,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352676962639,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352676995407,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Let-s-go...-my-friend-I-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785444456933.jpg?v=1785444868"},{"product_id":"lordre-regne-a-la-jamaique-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"L'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biting 1866 political lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, critiquing the violent suppression of the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled L'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque, is a biting political commentary by the French artist Honoré-Victorin Daumier. Published in 1866 as part of the Actualités series in the satirical journal Le Charivari, the work addresses the brutal suppression of the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica. Daumier, known for his sharp observations of social and political hypocrisy, employs his characteristic graphic style to critique colonial violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a corpulent, smug figure seated comfortably upon the prone, lifeless body of a Jamaican man. The central figure, representing the colonial authority, wears a top hat and a grin that conveys a chilling sense of indifference. The background is sparse, featuring only a few palm trees to establish the tropical setting. Daumier uses expressive, calligraphic lines to define the figures, focusing on the contrast between the heavy, rounded form of the oppressor and the flattened, discarded posture of the victim. The title, which translates to 'Order reigns in Jamaica', is a cynical reference to the phrase 'L'ordre règne à Varsovie', often used to describe the violent restoration of control after an uprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a master of the lithographic medium, using it to reach a wide audience through the press. His work often stripped away the veneer of official narratives to expose the human cost of political decisions. This print is a clear example of his ability to condense complex geopolitical events into a single, haunting image. The lack of excessive detail allows the viewer to focus entirely on the grim power dynamic presented. It remains a stark record of the artist's engagement with the colonial politics of the nineteenth century, demonstrating his capacity to use art as a tool for dissent and moral inquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/une-profession-de-foi-honore-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUne Profession de Foi - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352687677775,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352692134223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352692166991,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352692199759,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352692232527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352692265295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352692298063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352692330831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352692363599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352692396367,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352692429135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352692461903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/L-Ordre-r-gne-la-Jama-que_Poster_CompositorV1_1785444673142.jpg?v=1785445073"},{"product_id":"cristi-la-belle-femme-oh-mon-dieur-je-le-bel-homme-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"-Cristi... la belle femme!... -Oh! mon dieur je... le bel homme!... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1858 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the En Chine series, depicting a humorous cross-cultural encounter through caricature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series titled En Chine, published in 1858. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of French caricature, uses this work to satirise contemporary European perceptions of foreign cultures. The scene depicts a comical encounter between two figures, one peering from a window and the other standing in a room, both rendered with the exaggerated features characteristic of Daumier's style. The caption plays on the absurdity of cross-cultural communication, noting that the second phrase was translated from Chinese by Lassagne, a satirical jab at the era's fascination with and misunderstanding of the East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs expressive, fluid lines to define the figures, capturing their awkward postures and grotesque facial expressions. The composition is simple, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the two characters. The background is minimal, suggesting an interior space without distracting from the central figures. As a social commentator, Daumier frequently used his lithographs to critique the political and social climate of nineteenth-century France. This piece reflects his ability to combine sharp wit with technical skill in printmaking. The work is a fine example of the satirical print culture that flourished in Paris during the mid-nineteenth century, where artists used the medium to reach a broad audience through newspapers and journals. The print captures a moment of humorous misinterpretation, inviting the viewer to consider the biases inherent in the cultural exchanges of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRobert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352789586255,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352792961359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352792994127,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352793026895,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352793059663,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352793092431,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352793125199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352793157967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352793190735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352793223503,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352793256271,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352793289039,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cristi...-la-belle-femme-...-Oh-mon-dieur-je...-le-bel-homme-.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785445517868.jpg?v=1785445643"},{"product_id":"gentlemen-dressed-for-the-workhouse-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Gentlemen Dressed for the Workhouse - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA biting 1850 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the 'Actualités' series, critiquing social class and performative poverty in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Gentlemen en toilette de workhouse', belongs to the 'Actualités' series published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari. Daumier, a master of the lithographic medium, uses his characteristic fluid line and dramatic chiaroscuro to critique the social stratification of mid-nineteenth-century France. The scene depicts a carriage arriving at a workhouse, where figures dressed in rags emerge, contrasting sharply with the implied status of the occupants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a stark, monochromatic palette to convey the grim atmosphere of the urban environment. Daumier focuses on the physical posture of his subjects, using exaggerated features and gestural lines to communicate the absurdity of the situation. The work functions as a biting commentary on the performative nature of class, suggesting that the wealthy might adopt the appearance of the destitute to manipulate public perception or maintain social order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a prolific contributor to the Parisian press, producing thousands of prints that documented the political and social climate of his time. His work is noted for its directness and its refusal to shy away from the harsh realities of urban poverty. By placing the 'workhouse' in the background, he provides a specific institutional context for the scene, grounding his satire in the tangible social structures of the era. The print demonstrates his ability to combine narrative wit with technical precision, capturing the tension between appearance and reality. This piece remains a clear example of his contribution to the tradition of social satire, where the visual image serves as a tool for public discourse and critical observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRobert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352794141007,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352809115983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352809148751,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352809181519,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352809214287,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352809247055,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352809279823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352809312591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352809345359,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352809378127,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352809410895,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352809443663,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gentlemen-Dressed-for-the-Workhouse_Poster_CompositorV1_1785445173799.jpg?v=1785445672"},{"product_id":"des-dames-dun-demi-monde-mais-nayant-pas-de-demi-jupes-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Des dames d'un demi-monde, mais n'ayant pas de demi-jupes - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1855 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, mocking the excessive volume of fashionable crinoline skirts in Second Empire Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, titled 'Des dames d'un demi-monde, mais n'ayant pas de demi-jupes', appeared in the French periodical Le Charivari in 1855. It belongs to the 'Actualités' series, a collection of satirical prints that commented on the social and political climate of Second Empire France. Daumier, a prolific observer of Parisian life, used his draughtsmanship to mock the excesses of contemporary fashion and the social pretensions of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image depicts two women, identified by the title as members of the 'demi-monde', entering a carriage. The humour centres on the contrast between their social status and the sheer volume of their attire. The crinoline skirts, which were fashionable at the time, are rendered with exaggerated, voluminous layers of fabric that nearly overwhelm the figures. Daumier employs his characteristic loose, expressive line work to capture the texture of the ruffles and the awkwardness of the women as they navigate the carriage entrance. The composition is balanced by the solid, dark mass of the carriage and the sweeping, rhythmic lines of the dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a master of the lithographic medium, using it to reach a wide audience through the press. His work often functioned as a form of visual journalism, providing a critique of bourgeois vanity and the absurdities of high society. By focusing on the physical impracticality of the crinoline, he directs his satire at the performative nature of fashion. This print offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century Parisian street scene, capturing a specific moment of social observation through a lens of sharp, witty commentary. The work remains a fine example of Daumier's ability to combine technical skill with social insight, presenting a narrative that is both humorous and historically informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRobert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/splinter-beach-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSplinter Beach - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352805937487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352810623311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352810656079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352810688847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352810721615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352810754383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352810787151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352810819919,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352810852687,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352810885455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352810918223,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352810950991,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Des-dames-d-un-demi-monde-mais-n-ayant-pas-de-demi-jupes_Poster_CompositorV1_1785445684159.jpg?v=1785445761"},{"product_id":"oursikoff-trouvez-vous-cela-ressemblant-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Oursikoff! ...trouvez-vous cela ressemblant? - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1854 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier from the series Les Cosaques pour rire, mocking the vanity of Tsar Nicholas I during the Crimean War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series Les Cosaques pour rire, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1854. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of the medium, uses his characteristic expressive line work to comment on the geopolitical tensions of the Crimean War. The scene depicts a caricature of Tsar Nicholas I, identifiable by his exaggerated features and military attire, examining a portrait of himself. The dialogue below the image captures a moment of vanity and authoritarian absurdity, as the Tsar asks if the likeness is accurate, while a subordinate stands by in a state of rigid compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs a loose, gestural style that captures the psychological weight of his subjects. The composition is structured around the interaction between the ruler and the image, with a map of Turkey visible in the background, grounding the satire in the contemporary conflicts of the mid-nineteenth century. The artist's ability to convey character through minimal detail is evident in the Tsar's profile and the stiff posture of the attendant. This work demonstrates Daumier's role as a social critic, using the accessibility of lithography to reach a wide audience and mock the pretensions of European leadership. The print reflects the period's preoccupation with Russian expansionism and the satirical response it generated within the Parisian press. By focusing on the absurdity of the Tsar's self-perception, Daumier strips away the veneer of imperial power, presenting a figure defined by insecurity and ego rather than statesmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRobert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/splinter-beach-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSplinter Beach - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352809083215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352826810703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352826843471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352826876239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352826909007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352826941775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352826974543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352827007311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352827040079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352827072847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352827105615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352827138383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oursikoff-.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785445692050.jpg?v=1785445792"},{"product_id":"adelaide-adelaide-il-me-semble-que-je-vois-deja-venir-la-comete-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Adélaide... Adélaide... il me semble que je vois déjà venir la comète!!... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1857 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier depicting a couple's humorous panic over the predicted arrival of a comet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Croquis Parisiens, published in the French periodical Le Charivari in 1857. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of social and political satire, captures a moment of domestic panic triggered by the public hysteria surrounding the predicted arrival of a comet. The scene depicts a man peering through a telescope from a balcony, while his wife, Adélaide, approaches with a candle, expressing her alarm at the prospect of the end of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic expressive line work to convey the absurdity of the situation. The man, dressed in a nightcap and simple attire, appears frantic, his posture leaning into the telescope as if to confirm his fears. Adélaide, with her hand raised in a gesture of shock, provides a counterpoint to his obsession. The stark contrast between the dark interior and the starlit sky outside creates a sense of theatrical tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a social commentator, Daumier often used the medium of lithography to critique the anxieties and superstitions of the Parisian middle class. By focusing on the mundane setting of a bedroom balcony, he grounds the cosmic fear in the reality of daily life. The text below the image records the dialogue between the two figures, adding a layer of narrative humour that was typical of his work for the press. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural climate of mid-nineteenth-century France, where scientific curiosity frequently collided with popular alarmism. The composition is balanced, with the figures positioned to draw the eye toward the telescope, which serves as the primary instrument of their collective dread. Daumier’s ability to render human emotion through exaggerated features and dynamic poses remains evident in this work, which functions as both a historical document and a piece of visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-macaire-marriage-agent-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRobert Macaire, Marriage Agent - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/splinter-beach-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSplinter Beach - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352811573583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352828252495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352828285263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352828318031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352828350799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352828383567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352828416335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352828449103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352828481871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352828514639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352828547407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352828580175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ad-laide...-Ad-laide...-il-me-semble-que-je-vois-d-j-venir-la-com-te-.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785445681993.jpg?v=1785445824"},{"product_id":"aeneas-in-hell-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Aeneas in Hell - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from Daumier's Histoire Ancienne series, depicting a comical encounter between Aeneas and Dido in the underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the Histoire Ancienne series, a collection of satirical prints published in the French journal Le Charivari. In this work, Honoré-Victorin Daumier turns his attention to classical mythology, specifically the encounter between Aeneas and Dido in the underworld as described in Virgil's Aeneid. Daumier strips away the grandeur of the epic, presenting the figures as mundane, slightly absurd characters. Aeneas stands on the left, depicted with a long, hooked nose and a somewhat bewildered expression, wearing a helmet that appears oversized and comical. Opposite him, Dido gestures with dramatic flair, a dagger still protruding from her chest, yet her posture and expression suggest a domestic grievance rather than a tragic encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his characteristic lithographic style, employing fluid, expressive lines to define the figures and their exaggerated features. The background is sparse, with ghostly, indistinct figures suggesting the crowded nature of the underworld, yet the focus remains firmly on the interaction between the two protagonists. The text below the image provides a humorous commentary, framing the mythological meeting as a petty, modern-day argument. By juxtaposing the high-minded subject matter of classical literature with the visual language of caricature, Daumier critiques the pretension of his contemporaries who sought to elevate their status through references to antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates Daumier's ability to capture human folly through subtle distortion. His work for Le Charivari allowed him to reach a wide audience, using the medium of the lithograph to comment on social and cultural habits. The composition is balanced, with the two figures anchoring the scene, while the light and shadow work to create a sense of depth within the otherwise simple, graphic environment. 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Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of the medium, utilised his sharp observational skills to comment on the social and political climate of the Second French Empire. The work depicts three figures dressed in caricatured interpretations of Qing dynasty attire, engaging in a dialogue that reflects contemporary French anxieties and perceptions regarding foreign relations and trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic line quality, using expressive, gestural strokes to define the exaggerated features of the subjects. The composition is relatively flat, typical of his newspaper illustrations, which allowed for rapid reproduction and wide circulation. The shading is achieved through dense cross-hatching, providing volume to the figures while maintaining the graphic clarity required for print media. The text below the image provides the context for the scene, presenting a satirical exchange about the origin and quality of goods, framed through the lens of French colonial and commercial interests of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a social critic, Daumier often used these caricatures to expose the absurdities of the bourgeoisie and the political elite. In this instance, the artist plays with themes of cultural misunderstanding and the commodification of foreign goods. The work serves as a record of how French society processed its interactions with the wider world during a period of rapid imperial expansion. The print captures the biting wit that defined Daumier's career, demonstrating his ability to condense complex geopolitical narratives into a single, accessible visual moment. This piece is a fine example of the satirical print culture that flourished in Paris during the nineteenth century, offering a window into the public discourse of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352841752911,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352848732495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352848765263,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352848798031,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352848830799,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352848863567,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352848896335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352848929103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352848961871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352848994639,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352849027407,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352849060175,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/En-Chine_-Qu-est-ce-que-vous-avez-l-__Poster_CompositorV1_1785445708876.jpg?v=1785446188"},{"product_id":"renouvele-de-gulliver-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Renouvelé de Gulliver - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1867 lithograph by Honoré-Victorin Daumier, depicting the geopolitical tensions of the era through the lens of Gulliver's Travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, titled Renouvelé de Gulliver, is a work by the French artist Honoré-Victorin Daumier. Published in 1867, the print forms part of the Actualités series, which frequently appeared in the Parisian newspaper Le Charivari. Daumier uses the literary framework of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels to comment on the political climate of the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central figure is a giant, clad in a Prussian Pickelhaube helmet, who represents the growing military power of Prussia. He is depicted stooping over, clutching small, frantic figures in his hands and tucked under his arm. These smaller characters represent the various European states or political entities being manipulated or overwhelmed by the expansionist ambitions of the Prussian state. Daumier employs his characteristic lithographic technique, using expressive, gestural lines to convey the tension and absurdity of the scene. The shading is achieved through cross-hatching and varied pressure, which gives the figures a sense of volume and movement despite the economy of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was a master of social and political satire. His work often targeted the corruption and power dynamics of the French government and international relations. By invoking the imagery of Gulliver, he provides a clear visual metaphor for the perceived threat of Prussian dominance in Europe during the years leading up to the Franco-Prussian War. The print is a direct observation of the geopolitical anxieties of the era, rendered with the sharp wit and observational skill that defined Daumier’s career as a caricaturist. The work remains a primary example of how nineteenth-century print media functioned as a tool for political discourse and public critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352844996943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352849518927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352849551695,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352849584463,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352849617231,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352849649999,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352849682767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352849715535,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352849748303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352849781071,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352849813839,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352849846607,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Renouvel-de-Gulliver_Poster_CompositorV1_1785446089183.jpg?v=1785446228"},{"product_id":"presentation-dulysse-a-nausicaa-honore-victorin-daumier","title":"Présentation d'Ulysse à Nausicaa - Honoré-Victorin Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the Histoire Ancienne series, depicting a humorous, unheroic encounter between Ulysses and Nausicaa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Histoire Ancienne, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1842. Honoré-Victorin Daumier, a master of social and political commentary, turns his attention to classical mythology to deflate the pomposity of the academic art of his time. The scene depicts the moment from Homer's Odyssey where Ulysses, shipwrecked and dishevelled, encounters Nausicaa and her handmaidens on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier subverts the heroic nature of the epic. Instead of a noble warrior, Ulysses is presented as a wild, unkempt figure, barely covered by foliage. The reaction of Nausicaa and her companions is one of shock and confusion rather than awe. The artist uses his characteristic fluid, expressive line work to capture the absurdity of the situation. The contrast between the rugged, dark-shaded figure of Ulysses and the lighter, more refined rendering of the women creates a visual tension that drives the humour of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the image, the original French text provides a witty caption that mocks the pretension of the classical subject matter. By placing these legendary figures in a mundane, almost farcical context, Daumier invites the viewer to question the reverence afforded to antiquity. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged to guide the eye across the beach, yet the focus remains on the awkward interaction between the characters. This print is a fine example of Daumier's ability to blend technical skill with sharp, observational wit. It remains a significant piece for those interested in the history of caricature and the evolution of printmaking in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prometheus-france-and-the-eagle-vulture-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePrometheus-France and the Eagle Vulture - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré-Victorin Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352877764943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352885367119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58352885399887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352885432655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352885465423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352885498191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352885530959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352885563727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352885596495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58352885629263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58352885662031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58352885694799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Pr-sentation-d-Ulysse-Nausicaa_Poster_CompositorV1_1785446407134.jpg?v=1785446631"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/honore-victorin-daumier.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}