Who painted Combien votre lièvre, l'ami??

Combien votre lièvre, l'ami? was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

Where can I see Combien votre lièvre, l'ami??

Combien votre lièvre, l'ami? is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Combien votre lièvre, l'ami??

Combien votre lièvre, l'ami? is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Combien votre lièvre, l'ami?

Honoré Daumier , 1858

Combien votre lièvre, l'ami? is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The lithograph 'Combien votre lièvre, l'ami?' by Honoré Daumier is a print that captures a moment of interaction between two figures in a rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a hunter, armed with a rifle, and a villager holding a hare, engaged in a conversation that conveys a sense of human connection amidst a simple rural setting.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, a printmaking technique, the work showcases Daumier's ability to convey poignant themes through a straightforward yet nuanced visual representation.

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.