Artwork
Emotion du docteur Véron ...
Emotion du docteur Véron ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Emotion du docteur Véron is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting a comedic scene of a man climbing a tree, accompanied by a watching dog and the man's falling hat, conveying a lighthearted critique.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man engaged in a seemingly absurd tree-climbing endeavor, serves as a vehicle for Daumier's commentary on everyday social behaviors, using humor to highlight folly.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the monochromatic approach enhances the scene's playful nature, with simple yet effective drawing emphasizing the comedic elements.
Context
This work exemplifies Daumier's tendency to use satire to observe and critique the actions of ordinary individuals, reflecting his sharp observational wit.
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.
Ohé! ... Combien votre lievre? ...
Danger de secouer trop fortement ... Un prunier
Un léger coup de vent
C'est pourtant la que j'ai gravé mon chiffre ...
Oh!... une bête a cornes...
Quelle chance! J'ai tué un frquet!
The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature.
Ce bon M. Ratapoil leur a promis ...