Artwork
Henri de Larochejacquelein
Henri de Larochejacquelein is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Henri de Larochejacquelein is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1849. It is a print, characteristic of Daumier's work for satirical publications.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts Henri de Larochejacquelein, a figure from the French Revolution. Daumier's portrayal reflects his republican democratic views, critiquing the monarchy and aristocracy.
Technique & Style
The image features a man with curly hair, wearing dark attire, holding a stick and gazing upwards. The contrast between his dark clothing and the light background creates a contemplative mood.
Context
Daumier's work was produced during a period of French upheaval, and his prints often targeted the clergy and nobility. The lithograph is associated with the artist's contributions to satirical publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari.
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.
