Who painted Difficile à faire paraitre svelte?

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1869.

Where can I see Difficile à faire paraitre svelte?

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Difficile à faire paraitre svelte?

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Difficile à faire paraitre svelte are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte

Honoré Daumier , 1869

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is a 1869 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for satirical prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a suited man straining to pull a 'BUDGET' sack, conveying frustration and struggle with financial constraints. The image critiques the challenges of managing finances, likely targeting the economic policies or financial burdens of the time.

Technique & Style

The work employs lithography on newsprint, a medium suited for mass circulation. Daumier's style is characterized by satirical and humorous depictions, using simple yet effective visual elements to convey meaning.

History & Provenance

Created in 1869, the print is part of Daumier's long career of satirical works produced for French newspapers during a period of significant political change in France.

Context

Daumier's work was often critical of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy from a republican democratic perspective, reflecting his engagement with the political issues of his time.

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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.