Who painted Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ...?

Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

Where can I see Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ...?

Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ...?

Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ...

Honoré Daumier , 1858

Parisien commencant a regretter ... la chasse au lion ... 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.

About this work

Overview

Parisien commencant à regretter la chasse au lion is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring a hunter and three lions in a comedic, satirical scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hunter on one knee, rifle raised, confronted by three caricatured lions. His worried expression suggests regret over the hunt, underscoring Daumier's commentary on the consequences of such pursuits.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed dynamic lines and a humorous approach, characteristic of his satirical style, to convey the scene's lighthearted yet thought-provoking tone.

Context

This work reflects Daumier's penchant for using art to critique human folly and risky behaviors, inviting both amusement and reflection from the viewer.

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.