Artwork
Laisse-moi regarder encore ... papa!
Laisse-moi regarder encore ... papa! 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. Laisse-moi regarder encore .
About this work
Overview
Laisse-moi regarder encore ... papa! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a monochromatic print capturing a lively scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded art salon, where attendees in period clothing interact with each other and the artwork on display, conveying a range of emotions and reactions.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the work showcases Daumier's skill with this printmaking technique, which allows for nuanced tonal variations in a monochromatic palette.
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.
