Who painted Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous...?

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

Where can I see Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous...?

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous...?

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous...

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous.

About this work

Overview

Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... is a 1847 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a somber scene: a suited man sits with his head down, holding a ball, while a figure in a dark robe looms over him. Several men in the background, also in suits and hats, convey a sense of concern or worry. The image likely critiques the social and political climate of mid-19th-century France.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed a range of grays and blacks to create a somber atmosphere, utilizing shading and texture to add depth and draw attention to the central figures.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's republican democratic views and his role in using visual satire to engage with the turbulent politics of his time, often critiquing the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through his caricatures for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

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.