A Disagreement in Conversation among the Folks Who Have the Habit of Putting Their Words into Action 1840

Curator: This is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier entitled "A Disagreement in Conversation among the Folks Who Have the Habit of Putting Their Words into Action." Editor: It’s raw, immediate. The stark contrast and frenzied lines convey pure agitation. You can almost hear the shouting. Curator: Daumier created numerous lithographs critiquing Parisian society. His works often appeared in newspapers, reaching a broad audience. Editor: Lithography allowed for mass production, bringing social commentary to the everyday lives of Parisians. I am curious about how the original printing matrix was made. Curator: Exactly. Daumier was deeply engaged in the political discourse of his time. This piece likely comments on the fiery debates within Parisian society. Editor: I am struck by the textures he achieves – from the bristling hair to the almost violent hatching that defines their clothing. It feels deliberately coarse. Curator: Daumier used caricature to expose the foibles and hypocrisies of the bourgeoisie, challenging the status quo. Editor: Looking at it now, I notice their struggle is material, beyond just the verbal disagreement; a really good print! Curator: Indeed. Daumier captured not just the surface, but the underlying tensions of a rapidly changing society.