Électeurs, dans mes bras!...

1869

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a figure holding a large book. The figure is defined by a pair of arms and legs, holding open an oversized book that dominates the scene. The book is titled "LE DIX NEUF JANVIER MEMOIRE-JUSTIFICATIF" in bold, capital letters. The scene shows a crowd of figures in the background moving towards or away from the book. The drawing style uses monochromatic shadings and line work. The composition creates a sense of urgency and drama regarding the content of the book. At the bottom, there is a caption in French: "Electeurs, dans mes bras!....." indicating the work's nature as satirical social or political commentary.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.558

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3697, State ii/ii


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

Q65508829

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