Who painted Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson...?

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1836.

Where can I see Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson...?

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson...?

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson...

Honoré Daumier , 1836

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dieu de Dieu!

About this work

Overview

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... is a hand-colored lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1836, characteristic of his satirical commentary on French society during the July Monarchy.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tense, intimate scene with a man appearing to threaten a woman, observed by a third figure. While the exact narrative is ambiguous, the work aligns with Daumier's broader critique of social hierarchies and abuses of power, reflecting his republican democratic sympathies.

Technique & Style

Executed as a hand-colored lithograph, the piece showcases Daumier's mastery of printmaking for satirical effect, combining bold lines with selective coloring to emphasize the drama and tension of the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1836, the lithograph was likely distributed through satirical publications like *La Caricature* or *Le Charivari*, outlets for Daumier's prolific critiques of the July Monarchy. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

The work is set against the backdrop of the July Monarchy (1830-1848), a period of political and social upheaval in France. Daumier's satire targeted the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, resonating with republican sentiments of the time.

Legacy

Dieu de Dieu! mais c'est un pppolisson... contributes to Daumier's legacy as a pioneering satirical artist, influencing future generations of caricaturists and social commentators through his use of printmaking for political critique.

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.