Who painted Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas?

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1866.

Where can I see Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas?

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas?

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas

Honoré Daumier , 1866

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Les chasses .

About this work

Overview

Les chasses ... ne se ressemblent pas is a 1866 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting two men in a field, one dressed as a hunter and the other in outlandish, antiquated attire.

Subject & Meaning

The print contrasts a modern hunter with a figure in whimsical, medieval-inspired garb, using humor and satire to highlight their absurd juxtaposition. The hunter's serious demeanor and the jester's theatricality underscore their anachronistic encounter.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this printmaking technique. The lithograph's visual elements, including the characters' elaborate costumes, are rendered with attention to detail and a clear satirical intent.

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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.