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Honoré Daumier
Macédoine, no. 27 - Lithograph by Honoré Daumier - Mid-19th Century

Mid-19th Century

$282.72
£209.65
€240VAT Included
CA$394.74
A$400.52
CHF 228.80
MX$4,849.24
NOK 2,687.96
SEK 2,684.40
DKK 1,829.98

About the Item

Lithograph on wove paper realized in the mid-19th Century. This finely executed satirical lithograph presents an intimate interior scene rendered with subtle psychological tension. A young girl, shown in profile, stands opposite an elderly man seated at a table, pen in hand, apparently engaged in writing or questioning. The contrast between the child’s attentive posture and the man’s exaggerated facial features—elongated nose, furrowed brow, and tightly wrapped headscarf—creates a moment charged with ambiguity and social commentary. The composition is restrained yet highly expressive, relying on delicate tonal gradations and confident line work to model figures and convey character. The sparse setting focuses attention on the exchange between the two protagonists, while the caption beneath—« Est-ce un monsieur ou une demoiselle, votre petite Niniche ? »—reinforces the print’s ironic and humorous intent, characteristic of French caricature of the period. Issued as part of the satirical series Macédoine, this print reflects the mid-nineteenth-century fascination with social types, moral ambiguity, and everyday bourgeois interactions. The sheet combines narrative clarity with refined draughtsmanship, exemplifying the enduring appeal of French graphic satire in the decades preceding the fin-de-siècle. Condition: Printed on wove paper, with generous margins. Minor age-related toning and scattered foxing consistent with period impressions. Overall well preserved.
  • Creator:
    Honoré Daumier (1808 - 1879, French)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1594331stDibs: LU650317722022

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