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Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-la...

Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-la..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1845
Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-la..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1845

Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-la... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-là.

About this work

Overview

Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-là... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1845, exemplifying his use of satire to comment on French society.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively tavern scene with a group of rowdy individuals enjoying wine, using humor to critique aspects of contemporary society, reflecting Daumier's republican and democratic views.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and humor, characteristic of his caricature style, which was well-suited for lithographic reproduction in newspapers like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

History & Provenance

Produced during a period of political upheaval in France, this lithograph is part of Daumier's prolific output targeting the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through satirical prints.

Context

This work was created for publication in French newspapers, contributing to Daumier's role as a vocal critic of social and political hierarchies through accessible, visually engaging satire.

Legacy

Comment trouvez-vous ce petit vin-là... contributes to Daumier's legacy as a pioneering satirical artist, influencing the development of caricature and social commentary in printmaking.

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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