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Le vrai feu d'artifice est d'être libéral

1869

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names

Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

The image features sweeping curved lines and dots creating a radial pattern spreading out from a central point. A human figure with an outstretched arm is encircled by these shapes. Above the figure are words like "PROGRÈS SOCIAL," "LIBERTÉ," and "PROGRÈS POLITIQUE" arcing across the scene. The composition suggests the orchestration or initiation of celebration or change.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.574
Catalogue Raisonné

Delteil, no. 3728, 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

Q65508846

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