Artwork
Grand Gueux va! je voudrais t'y voir
Grand Gueux va! je voudrais t'y voir is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. 'Grand Gueux va!
About this work
Overview
'Grand Gueux va! je voudrais t'y voir' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a lively tavern scene with four conversing figures.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts men socializing in a tavern, poking fun at those who pretend to be tough but appear ridiculous, reflecting Daumier's interest in everyday life and his humorous critique of social behavior.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithograph features expressive, sharp lines that accentuate the subjects' features and clothing, achieved through quick, scratchy marks that convey motion and mood.
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.
