Artwork
Coulman en Alsacienne
Coulman en Alsacienne is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Coulman en Alsacienne is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a figure in traditional Alsatian attire.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman standing confidently with a broom, wearing a headscarf and apron, embodying regional identity through exaggerated facial features and props.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of lithography allowed for mass production, making his work accessible to a broader audience. The bold and exaggerated style is characteristic of his work, similar to his approach in political cartoons.
Context
The use of lithography was innovative for its time, enabling Daumier to reach a wider audience beyond the wealthy elite.
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.
