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Daumier - Victor Hugo
by Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
- Used
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- Seller
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1849. Lithograph. 250mm by 350mm (sheet). The French text below the image translates to :
Victor Hugo, in a discourse of three points, shows the worthlessness of military glory and proves by example that the crown of laurels can be advantageously replaced by the rosary! That gives him the advantage of creating a new affect of the forehead.Text on the reverse as issued.Original lithograph by Honore Daumier published in Paris in 1849. Initialled 'HD' in the image. From his series titled Souvenirs Du Congres de La Paix.Honore Daumier (1808-1879), was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in the 19th century. A prolific and reknown draftsman who produced over 4000 lithographs, he was perhaps best known for his caricatures of political figures and satires on the behaviour of his countrymen. One small spot in the image and closely cut to title at top of the sheet.
Victor Hugo, in a discourse of three points, shows the worthlessness of military glory and proves by example that the crown of laurels can be advantageously replaced by the rosary! That gives him the advantage of creating a new affect of the forehead.Text on the reverse as issued.Original lithograph by Honore Daumier published in Paris in 1849. Initialled 'HD' in the image. From his series titled Souvenirs Du Congres de La Paix.Honore Daumier (1808-1879), was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor, whose many works offer commentary on social and political life in France in the 19th century. A prolific and reknown draftsman who produced over 4000 lithographs, he was perhaps best known for his caricatures of political figures and satires on the behaviour of his countrymen. One small spot in the image and closely cut to title at top of the sheet.
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- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 158
- Title
- Daumier - Victor Hugo
- Author
- Honore Daumier (1808-1879)
- Format/Binding
- Lithograph
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1849
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About the Seller
Sebra Prints
Biblio member since 2021
DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
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