Who painted Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal...?

Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1840.

Where can I see Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal...?

Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal...?

Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal...

Honoré Daumier , 1840

Monsieur a sa bête, Madame son animal... 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.

About this work

Overview

'Monsieur à sa bête, Madame son animal' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a lighthearted scene of a couple interacting with their pets.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman at a dining table, each holding a pet, with the animals participating in the meal. The scene conveys a humorous take on the domestic relationship between humans and their pets.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of exaggerated features and cartoon-like lines creates a playful atmosphere, characteristic of his satirical style. The lithograph's visual humor is achieved through the distorted facial expressions and the absurdity of the pets' actions.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's tendency to use satire to comment on everyday life, in this case, the behavior of pet owners.

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.