1938 Rotogravure Honore Daumier Art Mourning Woman Massacre Franco Prussian XDI8

This is an original 1938 monochrome rotogravure entitled "Épouvantée de l'héritage" or "Terrified of Heritage" that portrays a lone, hooded woman mourning the bloodshed of the Franco-Prussian War.

CONDITION

This 73+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Light surface rubNo tears. - top. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 7 x 8.5 inches; 18 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Daumier, HonorŽ. Artist initials in print - bottom left of image.

Honore Daumier

Honore Daumier (February 26, 1808-February 10, 1879) was a French printmaker, caricaturist, painter and sculptor whose work touched on social and political life in France during the 19th century. Daumier was known for his massive collection of work consisting of over 500 paintings, 4,000 lithographs, 1,000 wood engravings, 1,000 drawings and over 100 sculptures. He started his career producing images for music publishers and illustrations for advertisements. Daumier was known as one of the pioneers of realistic subjects who used a subjective point of view. His work grew in value after his death and can be seen in museums around the world.

Keywords specific to this image: France, French, German, Germany, Prussia, Europe, Military, Death, Casualties, Carnage, Killed, Dead, Corpses, Slaughter, Battlefield, Hood, Clock, Government, Politics, Political Cartoon, 1871

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