Who painted Ca vous coiffe comme un gant!?

Ca vous coiffe comme un gant! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see Ca vous coiffe comme un gant!?

Ca vous coiffe comme un gant! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ca vous coiffe comme un gant!?

Ca vous coiffe comme un gant! is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Ca vous coiffe comme un gant!

Honoré Daumier , 1839

Ca vous coiffe comme un gant! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1839 lithograph by Honoré Daumier captures a conversation between two stylishly dressed men, focusing on hats. Their interaction serves as a commentary on the societal values of 19th-century Paris.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph satirically highlights the emphasis on fashion and appearance in Parisian society during the 19th century, using the men's discussion about hats as a metaphor for the era's social pretensions.

Technique & Style

Daumier employs exaggerated facial features and simplified, stylized forms, characteristic of his satirical approach. The lithographic technique allows for bold lines and expressive textures, enhancing the caricatured portrayal.

History & Provenance

Created in 1839, the work is a product of Daumier's prolific output of satirical lithographs critiquing French society during the July Monarchy.

Context

The piece reflects the growing middle class's influence on Parisian fashion trends and the societal pressure to present a refined image, themes common in Daumier's critiques of his time.

Legacy

'Ca vous coiffe comme un gant!' contributes to Daumier's legacy as a keen observer of social mores, influencing later caricaturists and satirists in their depiction of everyday life and societal 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.