Who painted Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ...?

Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1854.

Where can I see Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ...?

Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ...?

Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ...

Honoré Daumier , 1854

Ce messieurs ont ... du gibier a déclarer? ... 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. Honoré Dauméer’s lithograph titled *Ce messieurs ont du gibier à déclarer?

About this work

Overview

Honoré Dauméer’s lithograph titled *Ce messieurs ont du gibier à déclarer?* captures a brief encounter on a rural road. An officer leans toward a group of exhausted hunters seated in a carriage, their clothing unmistakably that of a hunting party. The composition is framed by a plain backdrop that emphasizes the figures and their dialogue.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays a moment of informal interrogation, as the officer appears to inquire about the hunters’ catch. Daumier’s choice of weary expressions and the informal posture of the men suggest a subtle critique of authority and the social rituals surrounding sport hunting in 19th‑century France.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the image relies on bold, economical lines and limited tonal variation. Daumier’s characteristic caricature is evident in the exaggerated facial features, while the sparse background underscores the immediacy of the scene, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the figures.

Context

Created during Daumier’s prolific period of social satire, the print reflects his interest in everyday public life and the tensions between civilian leisure and state oversight. It aligns with his broader body of work that uses humor and observation to comment on contemporary French society.

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.