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They Rejected This... the Ignoramuses! (colour litho)
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They Rejected This... the Ignoramuses! (colour litho)
3646213 They Rejected This...the Ignoramuses! (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Rejected This...the Ignoramuses! French cartoon of 1859 on the Paris Exposition of that year. Illustration from Die Karikatur der europaischen Volker vom Jahre 1848 bis zur Gegenwart, by Eduard Fuchs (Hofmann, 1904).); © Look and Learn
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Annoyed Candle Complaining Criticism Disappointed Disappointment Ignorance Picture Rejection Bemused
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They Rejected This. . . the Ignoramuses!
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is a vibrant and satirical color lithograph created by the renowned French artist Honore Daumier in 1859. The image captures the frustration and disappointment of an artist who has just received rejection for his work. In this comical scene, the painter can be seen holding up his rejected artwork, surrounded by a dimly lit room with candles flickering in the background. Daumier's caricature skillfully portrays the ignorance and criticism faced by artists during that time period. The cartoon was originally published as part of "Die Karikatur der europaischen Volker vom Jahre 1848 bis zur Gegenwart" (The Caricature of European Peoples from 1848 to Present), written by Eduard Fuchs in 1904. This historical piece reflects not only on the specific Paris Exposition of 1859 but also on broader themes related to art, society, and cultural critique prevalent during that era. Daumier's mastery lies in his ability to convey complex ideas through humor and satire. "They Rejected This. . . the Ignoramuses!" serves as a scathing satire on both French society and European artistic circles at large. It highlights the struggles faced by artists seeking recognition for their works while shedding light on prevailing attitudes towards art within France's cultural landscape. This print offers viewers a glimpse into history while reminding us of the timeless challenges faced by artists throughout centuries – their constant battle against ignorance, rejection, and
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