Title
The war is upon us!... Every man for himself!
1835
Artist
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Details
- Other Title
- It is war! ...Everyone for himself! (Daumier Register)
- Alternative title
- Voilà la Guerre!... Sauve qui peut!
- Date
- 1835
- Media category
- 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
- Artist information
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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.