Artwork

Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner

Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner, by Honoré Daumier, crayon, 1839
Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner, by Honoré Daumier, crayon, 1839

Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner is a crayon print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Monsieur Coquelet.

About this work

Overview

Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner is a 1839 crayon lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women sharing a meal in a simple setting, with a title suggesting a man joins them. The scene is likely satirical, critiquing everyday life or social norms.

Technique & Style

Daumier used quick, sketchy lines to create a lively and realistic effect, characteristic of his lithographic work. The print's loose style conveys a sense of spontaneity and informality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1839, the print reflects Daumier's role as a prominent caricaturist and social commentator during a period of political upheaval in France.

Context

Daumier's work was often published in newspapers like La Caricature and Le Charivari, where he used lithography to critique the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, expressing his republican democratic views.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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