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En v'la une bonne chasse! ...

Honoré Daumier , 1853

En v'la une bonne chasse! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1853
En v'la une bonne chasse! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1853

En v'la une bonne chasse! ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. En v'la une bonne chasse!

About this work

Overview

En v'la une bonne chasse! is a 1853 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, exemplifying his use of satire to comment on contemporary society. The print depicts two weary hunters by a stream, with a small dog, highlighting their unfulfilled hunt through subtle visual details.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a commentary on the disparity between expectation and reality, using the hunters' failed expedition as a metaphor. The title's irony underscores the satirical tone, characteristic of Daumier's critique of everyday life and societal norms.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithograph, the work features Daumier's signature exaggerated figures and sharp visual humor. The simple, muted background of trees and sky contrasts with the detailed, rumpled attire of the hunters, emphasizing their state.

History & Provenance

Created in 1853, this lithograph was likely produced for a satirical publication, akin to Daumier's other works for *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's long-standing practice of satirical commentary during a period of French governance shifts, targeting not just political figures but also everyday life's absurdities.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this piece are not provided, it contributes to Daumier's broader impact as a satirical artist, influencing future generations with his use of caricature to critique society.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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