Who painted Onze degrés centigrades!?

Onze degrés centigrades! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1841.

Where can I see Onze degrés centigrades!?

Onze degrés centigrades! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Onze degrés centigrades!?

Onze degrés centigrades! is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Onze degrés centigrades!

Honoré Daumier , 1841

Onze degrés centigrades! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Onze degrés centigrades! is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1841. The print is a satirical work that reflects the artist's engagement with the social and political issues of his time.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men struggling to navigate a snowy street, their faces contorted in frustration. The title, 'Onze degrés centigrades!', is a humorous commentary on the perceived coldness of 11 degrees Celsius, highlighting the men's discomfort.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed quick, sketchy lines to convey a sense of urgency and chaos in the scene. The use of lithography on newsprint allowed him to reach a wide audience, characteristic of his approach to disseminating his satirical views.

Context

The work is representative of Daumier's output during a period of heightened social and political commentary in France, when he was known for his republican democratic views and his targeting of the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy in his art.

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.