Artwork
Parisiens surpris par la marée...
Parisiens surpris par la marée... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Parisiens surpris par la marée.
About this work
Overview
Parisiens surpris par la marée... is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints that critiqued society and politics.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three people struggling in shallow water, conveying a humorous commentary on the unfamiliarity of city dwellers with the sea. The scene is playful, with exaggerated expressions and actions, suggesting a satirical take on the Parisians' ineptitude in a maritime setting.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed rapid, sketchy lines to create a sense of urgency and humor, characteristic of his caricatural style. The lithographic technique allowed for the mass production of the image, making it widely accessible and contributing to its potential impact as a satirical commentary.
Context
This work is part of Daumier's extensive output for journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari, reflecting his republican democratic stance and critique of social hierarchies during the July Monarchy and Second Empire.
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.
Autre émotion maritime
Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller... en mer
Monsieur Prudhomme ... Je me noie! ...
Un Train de plaisir un peu trop gai
Un léger zéphir annoncant l'arrivée du printemps
Et ... Voila ...Les voyageurs qui nous passent devant le nez!
Manquant le convoi
Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands
Un Train de plaisir un peu trop gai