Who painted Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval?

Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1856.

Where can I see Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval?

Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval?

Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval

Honoré Daumier , 1856

Facheux résultat... de la viande de cheval is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1856, this lithograph by Honoré Daumier presents a chaotic tableau of three men in dark clothing against a pale backdrop.

Created in 1856, this lithograph by Honoré Daumier presents a chaotic tableau of three men in dark clothing against a pale backdrop. The composition is marked by exaggerated gestures: a figure on the left lifts his right leg, the central figure is positioned on all fours, and the rightmost individual stands with hands on his hips, each wearing distinct headgear. The work exemplifies Daumier’s satirical approach to contemporary French society.

Subject & Meaning

The print lampoons a current controversy, using the absurdity of the scene to critique social and political attitudes of the time. By depicting the figures in disorderly poses, Daumier underscores the instability and folly he perceived in the institutions he regularly mocked, such as the monarchy and the clergy, aligning the image with his republican sympathies.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the image relies on stark contrasts between the dark silhouettes of the figures and the light background, enhancing the sense of movement and tension. Daumier’s characteristic line work and exaggerated anatomy amplify the satirical tone, while the limited tonal range typical of lithography underscores the graphic impact of the composition.

History & Provenance

Produced for the satirical press, the lithograph originally appeared in one of Daumier’s regular outlets, such as *La Caricature* or *Le Charivari*, where his political cartoons reached a broad readership. The work has since entered public collections, reflecting its role in documenting mid‑nineteenth‑century French political discourse.

Context

The 1850s in France were marked by tension between republican ideals and the restored monarchy under Napoleon III. Daumier’s prints responded to this climate, using humor and caricature to challenge authority. This lithograph fits within a broader series of visual commentaries that addressed contemporary scandals, public policy, and the everyday absurdities of French life.

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.