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Et dire que voila trois... prévenu que je n'ai pas pu faire condamner!... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Et dire que voila trois... prévenu que je n'ai pas pu faire condamner!...

Et dire que voila trois... prévenu que je n'ai pas pu faire condamner!... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Et dire que voila trois.

About this work

Overview

Et dire que voila trois... prévenu que je n'ai pas pu faire condamner!... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1845. It is a representative work of the artist's career as a printmaker known for social and political commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a tense scene between a man and a woman standing indoors near a door, with a portrait hanging on the wall behind them. The image is a satirical commentary on French society, employing caricature to convey its message.

Technique & Style

The artist used quick, sketchy lines to convey movement and emotion, creating a lively yet tense atmosphere. The lithograph showcases Daumier's skill in using this printmaking technique to produce satirical images.

History & Provenance

Daumier was active from the Revolution of 1830 through the Second French Empire, producing satirical images for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, often targeting the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy.

Artist & collection

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.