Artwork
Mme Greluche: Oh Gustave, qu'elle est bonne!
Mme Greluche: Oh Gustave, qu'elle est bonne! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mme Greluche: Oh Gustave, qu'elle est bonne! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that captures a serene and playful scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two adults and a child enjoying a leisurely day by the water, surrounded by floating items, conveying a sense of casual, everyday relaxation.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the image showcases Daumier's skill in this technique, which allows for nuanced tonal variations and textures, fitting for the scene's relaxed atmosphere.
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.
