Artwork
Mariez-vous donc! vieux Grigou...
Mariez-vous donc! vieux Grigou... 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. Mariez-vous donc!
About this work
Overview
Mariez-vous donc! vieux Grigou... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a scene of domestic intimacy with a humorous tone.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman standing beside a man in bed, with a contrast between her new, fancy attire and his worn clothing, suggesting a satirical commentary on social class.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, a printmaking technique involving ink on stone, the work showcases Daumier's ability to convey humor and character through simple, expressive lines.
Context
Daumier was known for his satirical depictions of bourgeois life, and this print is a characteristic example of his wit and social commentary.
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.
