Artwork
Oh! Ciel Madeleine! ...
Oh! Ciel Madeleine! ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Oh!
About this work
Overview
Oh! Ciel Madeleine! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a lively moment of interaction between two adults and a child, each displaying distinct facial expressions.
Subject & Meaning
The scene focuses on a child at the center, surrounded by two engaged adults, inviting interpretation of their conversation and emphasizing the artist's interest in human emotion and social dynamics.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the work showcases Daumier's mastery of caricature to convey nuanced expressions and interactions, characteristic of his socially aware and emotionally astute artistic approach.
Context
Created during a period when lithography allowed for wider dissemination of art, this piece reflects Daumier's ability to use the medium for both artistic expression and commentary on everyday life.
Legacy
Oh! Ciel Madeleine! contributes to Daumier's legacy as a keen observer of human nature, with the work's emphasis on emotional expression and social interaction influencing subsequent generations of artists.
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.
