Artwork
J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ...
J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau .
About this work
Overview
J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a poignant moment of childhood fear and vulnerability.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a child hesitantly perched on the edge of a bath, creating ripples in the water. A supporting figure stands behind, attempting to coax the child into the bath, as conveyed by the French caption expressing the child's reluctance.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithograph showcases his skill in conveying emotional depth through simple, everyday scenes, characteristic of his work in capturing the essence of mundane life.
Context
This work is part of Daumier's oeuvre focusing on scenes of everyday life, highlighting the artist's interest in the human experience and relatable emotions.
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.
