Who painted Bonne occasion pour vérifier ...?

Bonne occasion pour vérifier ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1869.

Where can I see Bonne occasion pour vérifier ...?

Bonne occasion pour vérifier ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Bonne occasion pour vérifier ...?

Bonne occasion pour vérifier ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Bonne occasion pour vérifier ...

Honoré Daumier , 1869

Bonne occasion pour vérifier ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

'Bonne occasion pour vérifier' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a dynamic scene of public speaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a passionate speaker addressing a crowd, conveying the intensity of the moment through exaggerated features and energetic lines, reflecting Daumier's commentary on 19th-century life.

Technique & Style

Daumier's lithographic technique is characterized by rough, urgent lines and thick shadows, achieved by scratching the stone to create jagged light effects, giving the scene a raw, everyday energy.

Context

The work is part of Daumier's oeuvre that uses satire to comment on politics and everyday life, turning mundane moments into biting social commentary.

Artist & collection

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.