Artwork
Le jour ou ... Théobald a appris son dégommage
Le jour ou ... Théobald a appris son dégommage is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le jour ou Théobald a appris son dégommage is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1850, comprising two stacked scenes that satirize the political and social climate of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two distinct scenes: three caricatured figures on a stage-like setting and men in ceremonial attire riding small creatures in the rain, critiquing politicians who lost power.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography to produce this work, characterized by exaggerated and caricatured representations, showcasing his distinctive style.
Context
The lithograph is a commentary on the political circumstances of Daumier's time, using satire to mock those who had lost influence.
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.
