Artwork
Plus qu'un point! ... Pas de chance!!
Plus qu'un point! ... Pas de chance!! is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Plus qu'un point!
About this work
Overview
Plus qu'un point! ... Pas de chance!! is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1865, capturing a moment of interaction between two men at a billiard table.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph contrasts an elderly, hunched gentleman with exaggerated features and a hat, alongside a formally dressed, upright figure. This juxtaposition conveys Daumier's social commentary, highlighting class differences through subtle yet effective caricature.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed bold and quick lines, characteristic of his lithographic technique, to freeze a fleeting moment. The simple, textured background focuses attention on the central figures, emphasizing their contrasting postures and attire.
History & Provenance
Created in 1865, the work is a product of Daumier's prolific output as a lithographer. Specific provenance details are not provided, but the piece aligns with his period interests in everyday life and social critique.
Context
This lithograph reflects Daumier's observant approach to depicting everyday scenes, using the common setting of a billiard table to comment on the social landscape of his time.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this piece are not detailed, it contributes to Daumier's broader reputation for astute social commentary through caricature, influencing subsequent generations of artists in capturing the essence of everyday life.
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.
