Who painted Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ...?

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1854.

Where can I see Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ...?

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ...?

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ...

Honoré Daumier , 1854

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Cavales cosaques mortes de soif is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier featuring a seated, contemplative figure amidst several prostrate horses, blending subtle humor with poignant commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The subject depicts a somber scene of suffering horses and a reflective figure, conveying Daumier's social commentary that balances wry humor with empathetic observation of vulnerability in both humans and animals.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work showcases Daumier's characteristic simplicity of lines and shapes, contributing to the overall somber yet thought-provoking mood. For details on the technique, see lithography.

Context

Created during a period when Daumier's work often critiqued social conditions, this piece likely reflects contemporary concerns, though specific historical references are not explicitly depicted.

Legacy

This lithograph exemplifies Daumier's influence in combining social commentary with accessible, caricatured forms, impacting the development of subsequent graphic and satirical arts.

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.