Who painted Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier?

Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier?

Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier?

Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier

Honoré Daumier , 1845

Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's lithograph 'Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier' depicts a chaotic, humorous scene of a man clinging to a bent plum tree branch, losing his hat, while another stands amidst a pile of fallen hats and scattered fruit, highlighting absurdity in a pastoral setting.

Subject & Meaning

The print satirically comments on everyday social situations in 19th-century France, using exaggerated caricature to emphasize the ridiculousness of a mundane action turned into total disorder, poking fun at public behavior.

Technique & Style

Created using stone and ink lithography, the work showcases Daumier's characteristic caricature-like style, emphasizing bold lines and comedic exaggeration to convey the absurdity of the depicted moment.

History & Provenance

Part of Daumier's extensive oeuvre of over 4,000 lithographs, this piece reflects his career as a caricaturist commenting on French everyday life. Currently, the National Gallery of Art in Washington holds a collection of his works.

Context

Produced in 19th-century France, the lithograph is a product of Daumier's observations on the social antics of his time, using a pastoral backdrop to contrast with the chaos of human behavior.

Legacy

As one of Daumier's numerous lithographs, 'Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier' contributes to his lasting impact on caricature and social commentary in art, inviting viewers to reflect on the absurdities of everyday life.

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.