Who painted Quand on a un père farceur?

Quand on a un père farceur was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

Where can I see Quand on a un père farceur?

Quand on a un père farceur is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Quand on a un père farceur?

Quand on a un père farceur is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Quand on a un père farceur

Honoré Daumier , 1848

Quand on a un père farceur is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Quand on a un père farceur is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1848. It is a satirical print that showcases the artist's skill in using humor to critique societal norms.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and a young girl in a landscape, but its satirical intent suggests that the scene is meant to convey a commentary on authority figures or societal structures rather than a straightforward representation.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by expressive lines and shading, utilizing a range of grays and blacks to achieve depth and texture, typical of Daumier's printmaking style.

History & Provenance

Daumier was a prolific illustrator for newspapers such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, using his art to comment on the politics and society of post-revolutionary France.

Context

The print reflects Daumier's republican democratic stance and his focus on critiquing power structures through caricature and satire.

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.