Artwork
Comment, ils emportent mon argent ...
Comment, ils emportent mon argent ... 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. Comment, ils emportent mon argent .
About this work
Overview
Comment, ils emportent mon argent ... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1854, depicting a confrontational scene between two distinct groups, reflecting the societal discord of the era.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph juxtaposes a large, authoritative figure in ceremonial attire on the left with a group of smaller, agitated figures in cloaks on the right, symbolizing the tension between power holders and the general populace.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography to produce the work, characterized by exaggerated facial expressions and contrasting figure sizes to convey social commentary through caricature.
History & Provenance
Created in 1854, specific details about the work's provenance and historical exhibition record are not provided in the available information.
Context
The work is set against the backdrop of 19th-century societal tensions, using satire to critique the relationship between those in power and the common people.
Legacy
As a commentary on power dynamics, 'Comment, ils emportent mon argent ...' contributes to Daumier's legacy as a social critic through art, though its specific impact or reception history is not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
