T'as tort de vouloir afficher cette ... annonce ... c. 19th century
honoredaumier
drawing, lithograph, print
drawing
lithograph
caricature
social-realism
romanticism
cityscape
"T'as tort de vouloir afficher cette ... annonce ...", a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicts three men attempting to hang an advertisement for "La Presse" newspaper, with the caption "Memories from beyond the grave" written in large letters. The advertisement references the popular newspaper, "La Presse," a prominent French newspaper during the 19th century, and mocks its tendency towards sensationalism. Daumier, known for his social commentary, was an influential artist of the 19th century, recognized for his caricatures that often criticized the elite and political issues. The artwork provides a satirical critique of the press and its exploitation of death for publicity.
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