Artwork
Eh! Bien en regardance ce tableau
Eh! Bien en regardance ce tableau is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Eh!
About this work
Overview
Eh! Bien en regardance ce tableau is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a vibrant scene at an art exhibition.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded gallery where viewers intently examine artworks, some using magnifying glasses, conveying a sense of engagement and scrutiny.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography, drawing on stone with a greasy crayon, to create the image, characterized by bold lines and strong shading that infuse the scene with energy.
Context
The work reflects Daumier's focus on everyday life as a subject, drawing from real-life observations, and his background as a caricaturist, which influenced his style and choice of subject matter.
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.
