Artwork
Comment vous portez pas encore de talma? ...
Comment vous portez pas encore de talma? ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier is titled 'Comment vous portez pas encore de talma?' It depicts two elderly men in formal attire engaged in conversation.
Subject & Meaning
The image satirizes the social conventions of 19th-century France, specifically the middle class's attempts to project importance through their attire and demeanor. Daumier's caricatured representation critiques the societal norms of his time.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features exaggerated facial features and oversized clothing, characteristic of Daumier's style. The men's sharp noses and stiff postures contribute to the overall comedic effect, highlighting Daumier's skill in using visual satire to comment on societal issues.
Context
As a political cartoonist, Daumier faced risks, including arrest, for his critical prints. This work reflects his ongoing commentary on the social dynamics of his era.
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.
