Artwork
Décret de la commune
Décret de la commune is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Décret de la commune is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a monochromatic print that captures a scene of financial disarray.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hand grasping for coins amidst a jumbled arrangement of papers labeled 'Quitance de Loyer', or 'Rent Receipt', implying a narrative of debt and financial hardship.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of detailed shading and a busy composition creates a sense of turmoil, underscoring the emotional weight of financial struggles.
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.
