Artwork
L'ennemi des chiens ayant eu l'imprudence ...
L'ennemi des chiens ayant eu l'imprudence ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This lithograph shows a man running in panic while three women chase him, one holding a small dog.
This lithograph shows a man running in panic while three women chase him, one holding a small dog. The women wear old-fashioned dresses and look determined. The man holds his hat tight, his face full of worry.
Daumier made this print in 1852. He used sharp lines and big expressions to show the humor and chaos of the moment. Lithography was new at the time, letting artists draw directly on stone with greasy crayons.
See it for yourself at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Overview
L'ennemi des chiens ayant eu l'imprudence is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1852, showcasing a comedic scene of a man being chased by women.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a frantic man pursued by three determined women, one of whom is holding a small dog, conveying a sense of urgency and humor.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed bold lines and exaggerated expressions to capture the chaos, characteristic of his caricature style, made possible by the lithographic technique which allowed direct drawing on stone.
History & Provenance
Created in 1852, this lithograph is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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.
