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Cristi! ... Notre canot a rompu son amarre ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1843.

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Cristi! ... Notre canot a rompu son amarre ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Cristi! ... Notre canot a rompu son amarre ... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Cristi! ... Notre canot a rompu son amarre ...

Honoré Daumier , 1843

Cristi! ... Notre canot a rompu son amarre ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Honoré Daumée’s lithograph titled “Cristi!

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Overview

Honoré Daumée’s lithograph titled “Cristi! … Notre canot a rompu son amarre …” presents a quiet coastal scene. Two figures stand on a sand‑covered shore, their attention fixed on a small boat that drifts away on calm, gray‑toned water. The composition is rendered in a single‑color palette, emphasizing line and subtle shading to convey atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a moment of quiet resignation: one man gestures toward the departing vessel while the other watches, suggesting a sense of loss or missed opportunity. The stillness of the sea and the muted sky reinforce a mood of isolation, inviting contemplation of the passage of time and the fragility of human plans.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the image was produced by drawing with greasy ink on a stone surface, then transferring the design onto paper. Daumier’s characteristic economy of line and nuanced tonal gradations are evident, allowing the scene to emerge with clarity despite the medium’s reputation for rapid, inexpensive production.

History & Provenance

Daumier frequently employed lithography to comment on contemporary life, using its low cost and speed to reach a broad audience. This particular print, like many of his works, reflects his interest in everyday subjects rather than grand historical narratives, and it has circulated among collectors of 19th‑century French prints.

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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.