Artwork
Il y a pourtant des gens qui ressemblent a ça!
Il y a pourtant des gens qui ressemblent a ça! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Il y a pourtant des gens qui ressemblent à ça!
About this work
Overview
Il y a pourtant des gens qui ressemblent à ça! is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. The work is a satirical commentary on French society, characteristic of Daumier's oeuvre.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts two men discussing a newspaper, likely 'La Caricature', a publication known for its satirical content. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, with the men's gestures suggesting thoughtful engagement with the newspaper's contents.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in lithograph on newsprint, a medium that allowed for mass production and wide dissemination. The bold lettering and caricatured figures are typical of Daumier's style, which was influenced by the satirical publications he contributed to.
Context
Created during a period of social and political upheaval in France, the lithograph reflects Daumier's republican democratic views and his critique of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy.
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.
