Who painted Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

Where can I see Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...

Honoré Daumier , 1858

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu!

About this work

Overview

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print featuring two figures in a contemplative scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a standing man in a suit and a kneeling woman in a white dress, their contrasting postures and attire suggesting a moment of emotional intensity. The woman's dress stands out against the subdued background.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work features a subtle background with draped curtains, enhancing the intimate atmosphere and drawing attention to the characters' expressions.

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.