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1851

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a giant figure labeled "Suffrage Universe" frightening smaller figures. The drawing depicts a large, powerful figure on the right side of the image, labeled with the words "SUFFRAGE UNIVERSE". This imposing figure is rising from the ground, which appears to be part of a manuscript or document. On the left side, smaller caricatured figures are shown scrambling away, with one figure's hat flying into the air. Their exaggerated expressions and body language convey a sense of panic or alarm. The image seems to be a satirical take on societal reactions to the concept of universal suffrage, possibly reflecting anxieties or opposition at the time. The style of drawing, with its use of caricature and symbolism, suggests it may be from the era of political cartoons aimed at commenting on social and political issues.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.46

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2120, State (undesc. first state)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65357190

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