Successeur de Charlemagne

1871

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a figure sitting on a throne surrounded by clocks. The central figure is depicted with a regal presence, wearing a crown and a robe, and is holding a staff in one hand and a clock in the other. The throne and platform are adorned with numerous clocks, each displaying different times. The drawing suggests themes of authority and the passage of time. The detailed line work emphasizes the figure's ornate attire and the intricacy of the clocks, creating a satirical and thought-provoking scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gillotype on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.201

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 3863, 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

Q65570367

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