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Comment, madame ... J'ai l'imprudence ...

Honoré Daumier , 1856

Comment, madame ... J'ai l'imprudence ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1856
Comment, madame ... J'ai l'imprudence ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1856

Comment, madame ... J'ai l'imprudence ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicts a tense conversation between a man and a woman in a simple, unadorned interior.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a moment of awkward dialogue between two figures, with the man's exaggerated features and gestures conveying a sense of tension and social unease.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of caricatured facial features and formal attire for the man creates a comedic effect, while the woman's serious demeanor adds to the overall sense of unease, showcasing Daumier's skill in conveying complex social dynamics through visual satire.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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