Artwork
Je suis le plus grand ennemi des factions
Je suis le plus grand ennemi des factions is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Je suis le plus grand ennemi des factions is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that captures a moment of intense interaction among three card players.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts three individuals engrossed in a card game, their exaggerated facial expressions conveying a range of emotions. The work satirically critiques societal behaviors, particularly the dynamics of group interactions.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography to create the print, utilizing deep shadows and pronounced facial features to achieve a balance between humor and poignancy, characteristic of his satirical style.
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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.
