Artwork
Je ne m'étonne plus si je ne voyais pas mon chapeau ...
Je ne m'étonne plus si je ne voyais pas mon chapeau ... 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
This lithograph by Honoré Daumier features two men in a straightforward yet evocative scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts one man holding a bundle of umbrellas while another, wearing a tall bowler hat, faces away. The simplicity of the scene belies a nuanced exploration of character and personal identity.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of lithography allows for expressive rendering with minimal detail, conveying the subjects' personalities through economical means.
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.
