Artwork
Et plus un grain de poudre! ...
Et plus un grain de poudre! ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Et plus un grain de poudre!
About this work
Overview
Et plus un grain de poudre! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a lone figure in a contemplative pose.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man standing on uneven terrain, dressed in a textured jacket and cap, holding a rifle and cup, and examining his palm. The simplicity of the scene, with a barren landscape and a rabbit, emphasizes the man's thoughtful expression.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of simple lines and shapes creates a sense of calm, while the sketch-like quality of the lithograph captures the man's emotional state. The monochromatic background helps to focus attention on the figure.
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.
Ma femme... ça mord... ça mord!
In convénient de se batir une maison de campagne ...
Merci! Ce monsieur m'invite a chasser ...
Ces artistes sont presque tous fous . . . Ma parole d'honneur! . . . En voilà un qui a l'idée de faire le portrait d'un vieil arbre!
C'est bizarre ... été
Le fil d'Ariane
Un homme poursuivi ...