Artwork
L'insurrection contre les maris ...
L'insurrection contre les maris ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'insurrection contre les maris is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1849. It depicts a scene of three women confronting a man, conveying a sense of tension and defiance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows three women in contemporary dress standing together, fists clenched, and addressing a visibly uneasy male figure. The central woman's gesture emphasizes the confrontational nature of the scene, which is often interpreted as a commentary on women's rights and the patriarchal society of the time.
Technique & Style
As a lithograph, the work was produced using a printing technique that involves drawing on stone with a grease-based medium. This method allowed Daumier to create detailed, nuanced images that could be mass-produced, making his work widely accessible.
Context
Created in 1849, L'insurrection contre les maris reflects the societal tensions of the period, particularly the limited rights and freedoms of women in France, who were denied basic rights such as voting and property ownership.
History & Provenance
The lithograph was made during a time when openly advocating for women's rights through public art was potentially risky, underscoring Daumier's bold stance on the issue.
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.
