Artwork

A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard? ...

A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard? ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852
A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard? ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852

A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard? ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard?

About this work

Overview

A qui penses-tu donc, coquenard? is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring two figures in a moment of interaction.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a contrast between the two figures' emotions, with one gesturing emphatically and the other appearing downcast, suggesting a nuanced exploration of human interaction.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by a sketch-like style, with loose lines and a sparse landscape, demonstrating Daumier's ability to convey emotional depth through simple yet effective visual means.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.

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