Artwork
Ah! il est frais... mais t'nez donc garçon...
Ah! il est frais... mais t'nez donc garçon... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ah!
About this work
Overview
Ah! il est frais... mais t'nez donc garçon... is a 1846 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a quiet scene of four people eating in a cozy room, with a server bringing food. The everyday setting belies Daumier's typical satirical tone, suggesting a more nuanced exploration of social life.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to capture the energy of the moment, conveying a sense of movement and informality. The lithographic technique allowed for a spontaneous, drawn quality.
Context
Daumier was a prolific contributor to publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, using his art to comment on French society and politics during the mid-19th century.
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.
Un Ami est un crocrodile...
Wisdom (Sagesse)
La Maman - Est-il gentil a manger son sucre d'orge!...
Carotte du restaurant
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The Garden
Au Café d'Aguesseau
Au Café d'Aguesseau
Avoir perdu sa demi-tasse au Domino et sa bourse dans la rue
Garçon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?...
Wisdom (Sagesse)
Est-il bon, au moins, votre vin!...