Who painted Chère dame, avant de nous donner...?

Chère dame, avant de nous donner... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1871.

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Chère dame, avant de nous donner... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Chère dame, avant de nous donner... is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Chère dame, avant de nous donner...

Honoré Daumier , 1871

Chère dame, avant de nous donner... is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Chère dame, avant de nous donner.

About this work

Overview

Chère dame, avant de nous donner... is a 1871 gillotype print on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, exemplifying his satirical approach to addressing social and political issues in 19th-century France.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a conversation between a man (dressed in a long coat and curved-brim hat) and a woman (in a long dress with a shawl), centered around a cane held by the man. The scene conveys a sense of dynamic interaction, potentially alluding to Daumier's characteristic critique of societal hierarchies or relationships.

Technique & Style

Executed in gillotype, a technique allowing for mass production, the print features bold lines, expressive facial expressions, and loose, suggestive brushstroke impressions. While stylistically distinct from Impressionist painting, it shares a concern with capturing fleeting moments, reflecting Daumier's adaptability within the constraints of printmaking for newspapers.

History & Provenance

Created in 1871, following the fall of the Second Empire, this work caps Daumier's long tenure as a satirical printmaker in Paris, marked by contributions to *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*, targeting monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through caricature across periods of significant political turmoil.

Context

Emerging amidst the aftermath of the 1870-1871 Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune, the print reflects Daumier's ongoing engagement with the social and political upheavals of his time, using accessible media like newsprint to reach a broad audience.

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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.