Who painted Renouvelée de la fontaine?

Renouvelée de la fontaine was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1867.

Where can I see Renouvelée de la fontaine?

Renouvelée de la fontaine is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Renouvelée de la fontaine?

Renouvelée de la fontaine is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Renouvelée de la fontaine

Honoré Daumier , 1867

Renouvelée de la fontaine is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Renouvelée de la fontaine is a lithograph print featuring a fantastical scene where a knight with a horse's head stands amidst a group of sheep, set against a rolling landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The subject combines absurdity with satire, as evidenced by the anachronistic knight and sheep named after European regions (HESSI, BADEN, HANOVER), highlighting the incongruity between fantasy and realism.

Technique & Style

Executed in a whimsical style with satirical undertones, the lithograph blends fantastical elements with detailed, realistic rendering of the landscape, creating a visually intriguing contrast.

Context

The work's style and themes draw parallels with the satirical lithographic traditions of 19th-century France, notably echoing the works of Honoré Daumier, known for similar blends of social commentary and absurdity.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of 'Renouvelée de la fontaine' are not provided, its unique blend of satire and fantasy contributes to the broader appreciation of 19th-century satirical lithography.

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.