Who painted Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ...?

Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1851.

Where can I see Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ...?

Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ...?

Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ...

Honoré Daumier , 1851

Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This lithograph, 'Oh!

About this work

Overview

This lithograph, 'Oh! Papa, papa ...v'la un beau ...', is a print by Honoré Daumier depicting a scene in a toy shop.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows people viewing toys on display, with a child excitedly pointing, capturing a moment of wonder and highlighting the humor in everyday life.

Technique & Style

The composition showcases Daumier's skill in conveying a lively atmosphere, using the medium of lithography to effectively render the details of the scene.

Context

The work provides insight into life during Daumier's time, reflecting his interest in depicting ordinary people and situations.

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.