Who painted Le Barbillon entraine...?

Le Barbillon entraine... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1840.

Where can I see Le Barbillon entraine...?

Le Barbillon entraine... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Barbillon entraine...?

Le Barbillon entraine... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Le Barbillon entraine...

Honoré Daumier , 1840

Le Barbillon entraine... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's *Le Barbillon entraine...* (1840) is a lithograph created during the politically tumultuous July Monarchy period, characterized by its satirical tone and social critique.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men engaged in fishing by a riverbank, with one on shore using a long pole and the other in shallow water with a net.

The print depicts two men engaged in fishing by a riverbank, with one on shore using a long pole and the other in shallow water with a net. Accompanying elements include a basket and a small fire on the bank. While the scene appears mundane, it is interpreted as a vehicle for Daumier's broader commentary on class and societal issues of the time, though the specific targets (monarchy, aristocracy, clergy) are not immediately clear from the image itself.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, a technique allowing direct drawing onto stone, the work features rough, quick lines and dark shading. This sketchy style conveys a sense of movement and physical effort, reflecting Daumier's expressive approach to capturing everyday life and humor.

History & Provenance

Originally published in one of the satirical journals Daumier frequently contributed to (*La Caricature* or *Le Charivari*), the exact provenance of *Le Barbillon entraine...* is not specified here, though it aligns with his prolific output of satirical works during the July Monarchy.

Context

Created amidst political upheaval and class tension, the lithograph is part of Daumier's larger body of work blending visual humor with pointed social commentary, reflecting the era's political and social climate.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's satirical oeuvre, *Le Barbillon entraine...* contributes to his legacy as a critic of societal norms and political structures through accessible, visually engaging lithographs.

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.