Artwork
Oui ... on a eu l'indignité de me refuser ce tableau ...
Oui ... on a eu l'indignité de me refuser ce tableau ... 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. 'Oui .
About this work
Overview
'Oui ... on a eu l'indignité de me refuser ce tableau ...' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, representing two men absorbed in a large, partially veiled painting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures the men's intense engagement with the artwork, prompting reflection on the viewer's role in shaping the value and interpretation of art. The partially concealed painting serves as a catalyst for commentary on societal attitudes toward art and criticism.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, a printmaking technique, the work showcases Daumier's skill in translating nuanced visual interactions into a graphic format.
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.
