Artwork
Le terrible régisseur
Le terrible régisseur is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le terrible régisseur is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting a tense moment between a man and a woman within a theatrical context, highlighting the dynamics of authority and drama.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays a strict, authoritative figure, identified as 'The Terrible Director,' in conversation with a woman, capturing the challenges and tensions inherent in theatrical direction.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed intricate line work in this lithograph, characteristic of his style, to convey the emotional intensity of the scene.
Context
This work offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of 19th-century theater, reflecting Daumier's interest in capturing contemporary social and professional dynamics.
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.
