Who painted Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme...?

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1846.

Where can I see Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme...?

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme...?

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme...

Honoré Daumier , 1846

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Quel dommage que cette charmante.

About this work

Overview

Quel dommage que cette charmante... femme... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1846. It is a satirical print that exemplifies the artist's use of visual humor to critique societal norms.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three men in formal attire conferring together, while a woman stands alone in the background. The title suggests that the woman is in need of legal representation, implying a commentary on the social and legal status of women during this period.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by simple yet effective lines and shading, showcasing Daumier's skill as a printmaker. The work reflects his ability to convey satire through straightforward and uncomplicated visual representation.

Context

Daumier was a prolific contributor to satirical journals, using his art to express republican democratic views and critique the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy during a time of significant political upheaval.

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.