Who painted Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ...?

Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1857.

Where can I see Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ...?

Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ...?

Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ...

Honoré Daumier , 1857

Faut que je egardions comment qu'murit l'raisin ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier’s lithograph titled “Faut que je egardions comment qu’murit l’raisin” presents a brief scene set among grapevines. The print shows two male figures—one standing upright, the other stooped—within a cultivated vineyard, rendered in the characteristic black‑and‑white line work of the medium.

Subject & Meaning

The composition juxtaposes the erect figure with his bent‑over counterpart, creating a visual contrast that invites a light‑hearted reading of everyday labor. By emphasizing the disparity between the two postures, Daumier hints at the modest, routine activities of rural workers while infusing the scene with subtle humor.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the work relies on the direct drawing of the artist onto a stone surface, allowing for bold outlines and fluid shading. Daumier’s skill in caricature is evident in the exaggerated poses and simplified forms, which convey character and movement without elaborate detail.

History & Provenance

Created during Daumier’s prolific period of printmaking in the mid‑19th century, the piece reflects his interest in social observation. While specific ownership records are limited, the lithograph has been catalogued among his numerous satirical prints that circulated in contemporary newspapers and albums.

Context

The image belongs to a broader tradition of French genre scenes that depict agricultural labor. Daumier’s approach differs by injecting a comic element, aligning the work with his reputation for social commentary through accessible, everyday subjects.

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.