Artwork
Comte Portalis - Duc de Bassano - Comte de Montlosier
Comte Portalis - Duc de Bassano - Comte de Montlosier is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The men are attired in formal, dark-colored clothing, with the central figure wearing a jacket adorned with medals.
This image presents a trio of men, each depicted in a distinct pose. The man on the left sits in a chair, while the central figure stands with his hands behind his back. The third man is shown sitting at a table, accompanied by a glass and a decanter.
The men are attired in formal, dark-colored clothing, with the central figure wearing a jacket adorned with medals. The background of the image is a light beige color.
This image is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1835. It is part of the Romanticism movement and is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about lithography, you might want to explore that technique next.
Overview
This 1835 lithograph by Honoré Daumier portrays three French political figures: Comte Portalis, Duc de Bassano, and Comte de Montlosier. Characteristic of Daumier's satirical style, the work critiques the French monarchy and aristocracy, reflecting his republican democratic views.
Subject & Meaning
The trio's depiction conveys subtle satire. The seated Comte Portalis, the medal-adorned Duc de Bassano standing with hands behind his back, and Comte de Montlosier at a table with wine evoke contrasting personas, likely commenting on their political stances or personal characters.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, a medium Daumier often used for caricatures in publications like *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*, the piece features formal, dark attire against a light beige background, emphasizing the subjects' somber, official personas while inviting scrutiny through their poses.
History & Provenance
Created in 1835, during Daumier's prolific period of political satire, the lithograph is now part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, D.C.
Context
This work aligns with the Romanticism movement's emphasis on emotion and social commentary, while Daumier's republican stance positions it within early 19th-century French political discourse.
Legacy
As part of Daumier's corpus, the lithograph contributes to his legacy as a sharp critic of French political and social elites through art, influencing future satirists and caricaturists.
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.
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