Who painted Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ...?

Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

Where can I see Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ...?

Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ...?

Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ...

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Je ne pourrai jamais faire croire a ma femme ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1847 lithograph by Honoré Daumier is a satirical print that showcases the artist's commentary on contemporary French society.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dimly lit scene with two men, one standing and shocked, the other slumped in a chair. The image's humor is enhanced by the standing man's expression and the accompanying text, suggesting a joke or unexpected revelation.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the print features characteristic visual elements of Daumier's style, including stark lighting and pronounced shadows, which add to the overall effect of the satire.

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.