Who painted Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras...?

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1844.

Where can I see Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras...?

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras...?

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras...

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Croyez-moi!

About this work

Overview

Croyez-moi! prenez mon bras... is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1844. The print depicts a man and woman walking together, conveying a sense of intimacy and trust.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a couple strolling side by side, with the man having his arm around the woman's waist. The caption, written in French, suggests a moment of trust and comfort, possibly after a difficult experience.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by rough lines and simple shading, giving it a spontaneous and personal feel. The use of newsprint as the medium adds to the sense of immediacy, evoking the impression of a sketch published in a newspaper.

Context

Daumier created this work during a period of social and political commentary, often using satire to critique the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy in publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

Artist & collection

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.