Artwork
Faut pas vous désoler comme ca ...
Faut pas vous désoler comme ca ... 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.
About this work
Overview
Faut pas vous désoler comme ça is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1853. The print features two comical figures transporting an oversized grape on a stretcher.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts two figures carrying a large grape covered with a blanket, presenting an absurd situation that invites reflection. The humor in the image belies a satirical tone, prompting the viewer to consider the underlying meaning.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of soft, sketchy lines and a cartoonish style contributes to the overall sense of humor and energy in the print. Simple lines effectively convey movement, characteristic of Daumier's approach to lithography.
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.
