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Title

The war is upon us!... Every man for himself!

1835

Artist

Honoré Daumier

France

26 Feb 1808 – 10 Feb 1879

  • Details

    Other Title
    It is war! ...Everyone for himself! (Daumier Register)
    Alternative title
    Voilà la Guerre!... Sauve qui peut!
    Date
    1835
    Media category
    Print
    Materials used
    lithograph
    Edition
    ii of 2
    Dimensions
    20.8 x 26.1 cm image; 25.5 x 33.4 cm sheet
    Signature & date

    Not signed. Not dated.

    Credit
    Purchased 1990
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    357.1990
    Copyright

    Reproduction requests

    Artist information
    Honoré Daumier

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  • About

    Plate 460 published in 'La Caricature', no 221, 29 January 1835.

    This lithograph shows notably Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans and eldest son of King Louis-Philippe, shaving to look younger and thereby not to be sent to the Spanish War, which is looming.

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