Who painted Je crois que c'est un lièvre...?

Je crois que c'est un lièvre... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1853.

Where can I see Je crois que c'est un lièvre...?

Je crois que c'est un lièvre... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Je crois que c'est un lièvre...?

Je crois que c'est un lièvre... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Je crois que c'est un lièvre...

Honoré Daumier , 1853

Je crois que c'est un lièvre... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Je crois que c'est un lièvre.

About this work

Overview

Je crois que c'est un lièvre... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man with a hunting rifle and dog, set against a background suggesting a field with a leaping hare, though the hare is not clearly shown. The man's exaggerated facial features convey a humorous tone, reflecting Daumier's satirical commentary on everyday life.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features rough lines and bold shadows, creating a sense of depth through chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that uses contrasting light and dark to achieve a dramatic effect.

Context

As a political cartoonist, Daumier used humor to critique societal norms and leaders, often facing repercussions for his satirical works, including arrest for mocking the king.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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.