Artwork
Oui, chère amie, jaloux tant que tu voudras!...
Oui, chère amie, jaloux tant que tu voudras!... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Oui, chère amie, jaloux tant que tu voudras!
About this work
Overview
Oui, chère amie, jaloux tant que tu voudras! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing an intimate and emotionally charged scene between two figures in a dimly lit interior.
Subject & Meaning
The piece depicts a woman in bed and a man in military uniform standing beside her, contrasting their states (rumpled vs. crisp attire) to convey complex emotions and social dynamics, characteristic of Daumier's focus on human relationships.
Technique & Style
Daumier employs lithography to create a predominantly dark atmosphere, illuminated only by soft light from a single window, accentuating the emotional tension and social contrasts central to the work.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for this lithograph beyond its creation by Honoré Daumier.
Context
The work reflects Daumier's tendency to use visual contrasts (e.g., posture vs. facial expression, attire) to highlight societal and emotional tensions, with the man's proud stance belied by his averted, inscrutable face.
Legacy
As with much of Daumier's oeuvre, this lithograph contributes to his legacy of nuanced explorations of 19th-century social life and human emotion, though its individual impact is not detailed here.
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.
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