Artwork
D'ou arrives-tu?
D'ou arrives-tu? is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
D'ou arrives-tu? is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print made using the lithography technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes two figures: a disheveled man holding a tool and a formally dressed man exuding authority, highlighting the contrast between their social classes and inviting reflection on their disparities.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography, printing from stone with greasy ink, allowing him to work quickly while achieving sharp detail.
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.
