Who painted Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ...?

Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ...?

Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ...?

Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ...

Honoré Daumier , 1845

Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. 'Malheureux enfant!

About this work

Overview

'Malheureux enfant! ... Ca t'appendra a faire ...' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, presenting a dramatic scene of three figures in a flooded environment.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an older man reprimanding a child, with a woman observing, conveying tension and highlighting human vulnerability in the face of disaster, a theme consistent with Daumier's focus on social issues.

Technique & Style

As a lithograph, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this medium, using it to capture a poignant moment and convey emotion through the figures' interactions and surroundings.

Context

The scene reflects Daumier's interest in everyday life and the struggles of ordinary people, critiquing societal responses to such challenges.

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.