Artwork
Il demande tous les jours la parole ...
Il demande tous les jours la parole ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Il demande tous les jours la parole is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier capturing a chaotic political gathering through caricatured figures, contrasting two intense scenes of public discourse.
Subject & Meaning
The print satirizes political oratory, highlighting the theatrical and often absurd nature of public political engagement. Exaggerated gestures—a wildly gesticulating figure and another pointing accusatorily—emphasize the emotional intensity and potential farce of such assemblies.
Technique & Style
Daumier utilized lithography to achieve bold, expressive lines and deep shadows, conveying a sense of urgency. This medium allowed for rapid production, aligning with the timely commentary characteristic of his political cartoons.
Context
Created amidst 19th-century France's politically charged climate, the work reflects Daumier's penchant for critiquing contemporary political culture through biting satire, a hallmark of his oeuvre.
Legacy
This lithograph exemplifies Daumier's influence in political caricature, contributing to his reputation as a sharp commentator on the social and political issues of his time.
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.
Le jour ou il y a une nouvelle
Assaut de la tribune
Un discours fatiguant pour le président
M. Laurent (de l'ardèche) Passant ...
Vue de M. Dupin se rendant a l'assemblée
Ce qu'on voit a peu près tous les jours
Pierre Leroux Osant apostrophe ...
Quand un orateur ennuyeux est a la tribune
Les suites d'une discussion politique ...
Une assembleé modèle ...