Who painted Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières?

Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1868.

Where can I see Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières?

Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières?

Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières

Honoré Daumier , 1868

Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

'Que faites-vous donc la avec ces civières' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a tense conversation between two figures in a furnished room.

Subject & Meaning

The two figures, distinguished by their attire, embody contrasting social statuses, their interaction and gestures conveying a narrative of tension and conflict.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is executed in a monochrome, sketch-like style, utilizing simple lines and shading to capture the expressive gestures and facial features of the characters.

Context

The work showcases Daumier's use of lithography, a technique that allows for the mass production of printed images, to convey a scene of social commentary.

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.