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Honoré Daumier
The Bluestocking’s Husband

1842

About the Item

Honore Daumier (1808-79), The Bluestocking’s Husband, plate 46 from the series Moeurs Conjugales, published in 1842 in Le Charivari, and in the Album Moeurs Conjugales in 1843; an impression from the album, sur blanc (without the letterpress verso and on a quality wove paper); Daumier Register 669, second state (of 3). In excellent condition (tiny repaired tear bottom edge), 9.3 x 7.6 inches. A fine impression. Note: By the late 1500s, the fashion had spread to Paris where the termbas bleu(bas, stocking;bleu, blue) emerged to describe women with literary aspirations From the Daumier Register:Original Text: LE MARI DU BAS BLEU. Monsieur, ma femme est inspirée depuis ce matin: impossible de la voir; je suis comme vous voyez obligé de prodiguer mes soins au dernier ouvrage, que nous avons fait en collaboration! Translation: THE BLUESTOCKING'S HUSBAND. Monsieur, my wife has been inspired since this morning: it is impossible to see her. As you can see, I have to give my full attention to the fruit of our most recent collaboration!
  • Creator:
    Honoré Daumier (1808 - 1879, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1842
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.3 in (23.63 cm)Width: 7.6 in (19.31 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU51533296853
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