Artwork
Elle a encore ... une jolie taille Madame Coquardeau!
Elle a encore ... une jolie taille Madame Coquardeau! 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.
About this work
Overview
This 1847 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled 'Elle a encore ... une jolie taille Madame Coquardeau!', depicts three figures in dynamic interaction. The work is a print, created using the lithography technique.
Subject & Meaning
The scene conveys a sense of lively movement, capturing a moment from everyday life. The focus on the figures' attire suggests an interest in the social dynamics and conventions of the time, while also hinting at a critical commentary on contemporary society.
Technique & Style
The lithograph is characterized by a sketch-like style, with simple lines and pencil shading used to render the figures. This approach emphasizes the subjects' clothing and the overall sense of movement.
Context
The work reflects Daumier's observation of and commentary on the social norms of his time, using a scene from everyday life to explore these themes.
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.
