Who painted Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ...?

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1865.

Where can I see Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ...?

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ...?

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ...

Honoré Daumier , 1865

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir.

About this work

Overview

Mon chagrin c'est de ne pouvoir... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of interaction among four figures in a straightforward indoor setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene contrasts a formally dressed standing figure with a casually dressed individual in shorts, amidst playful children, suggesting a commentary on social dynamics and class differences, characteristic of Daumier's thematic concerns.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the work reflects Daumier's ability to convey nuanced social commentary through simple, yet effective, compositional and dress contrasts.

Context

This piece aligns with Daumier's broader oeuvre, known for blending humor with astute observations on contemporary social issues, often highlighting class disparities.

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.