Who painted Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon...?

Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

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Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon...?

Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon...

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Diable!

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Overview

Diable!... il parait que le rasoir n'est guère bon... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1847. It is a print that showcases Daumier's skill as a satirical artist.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a tense scene between two men in a cramped, dimly lit space. One man sits, gripped by fear, as another man holds a razor to his throat. The image conveys a sense of urgency and anxiety, suggesting a commentary on the precarious nature of life or societal conditions.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey a sense of roughness and immediacy. The use of lithography allowed for a direct and expressive rendering of the scene, capturing the emotional intensity of the moment.

Context

Daumier was a prolific contributor to satirical publications, using his art to critique the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy during a period of significant social and political change.

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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.