Artwork
Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez...

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ah!
About this work
Overview
Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1840, exemplifying his work as a printmaker and satirist.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a tense scene between an older man and a younger boy, likely a commentary on social dynamics, with the title suggesting a scolding or reprimand.
Technique & Style
Produced using lithography, a printmaking technique, the work showcases Daumier's skill in caricature and satire, characteristic of his contributions to journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari.
Context
The print reflects Daumier's critique of societal norms during the July Monarchy and Second Republic, aligning with his republican and democratic views.
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.



















