Who painted L'ogre et le petit poucet?

L'ogre et le petit poucet was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1854.

Where can I see L'ogre et le petit poucet?

L'ogre et le petit poucet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'ogre et le petit poucet?

L'ogre et le petit poucet is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

L'ogre et le petit poucet

Honoré Daumier , 1854

L'ogre et le petit poucet is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

L'ogre et le petit poucet is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1854, featuring a contrasting juxtaposition of a large, ogre-like figure and a smaller, knife-wielding figure in a tense, confrontational scene.

Subject & Meaning

The piece explores themes of individuality and confrontation through the stark contrast between its two subjects, highlighting power dynamics and potential conflict.

Technique & Style

Daumier utilized black-and-white lithography with pronounced cross-hatching to amplify the dramatic tension between the characters, emphasizing the emotional intensity of the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1854, specific provenance details for this lithograph are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work reflects Daumier's propensity for using contrast and drama, characteristic of his artistic approach, as seen in his broader oeuvre.

Legacy

While specific legacy details for 'L'ogre et le petit poucet' are not provided, it contributes to Daumier's recognized influence in exploring social and psychological themes through lithography.

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.