Artwork
Ah! Ciel maman maman ... Ah! Dieu ma fille ...
Ah! Ciel maman maman ... Ah! Dieu ma fille ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ah!
About this work
Overview
Ah! Ciel maman maman ... Ah! Dieu ma fille ... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting a dramatic and emotionally charged scene with two central figures.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows one figure elevated on an animal and another on the ground with outstretched arms, conveying intense despair alongside a hint of satirical humor, characteristic of Daumier's critical social commentary.
Technique & Style
Daumier employs strong contrasts and dynamic lines, hallmarks of his expressive style, to vividly capture the emotional intensity of the scene, leveraging the lithographic medium to enhance dramatic effect.
Context
Created during a period when lithography allowed for wider dissemination of art, this work reflects Daumier's use of the medium for satirical purposes, engaging a broader audience with his commentary on contemporary life.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
