Artwork
(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher directeur...
(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher directeur... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This lithograph on newsprint, titled '(Robert) Hé bien!
About this work
The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet intensity, with the two men deeply engrossed in their conversation.
This image depicts a lithograph titled "(Robert) Hé bien ! mon cher directeur..." by Honoré Daumier, created between 1865 and 1868. The artwork features two men standing in front of a door, engaged in conversation. One man, dressed in a top hat and coat, faces the other, who wears a dark suit and looks down.
The scene is set against a simple background, with the door featuring the words "CABINET DE M. DIRECTEUR" and "CAISSE" written on it. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet intensity, with the two men deeply engrossed in their conversation.
For more information on the artist behind this piece, look up Daumier, Honoré.
Overview
This lithograph on newsprint, titled '(Robert) Hé bien! mon cher directeur...', is a work by Honoré Daumier, created between 1865 and 1868. It is one of the artist's prints, a medium he used to convey satire and social commentary.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two men in conversation before a door labeled 'CABINET DE M. DIRECTEUR' and 'CAISSE', suggesting a scene of private discussion or transaction. The men's attire and the setting imply a context of professional or official business.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography on newsprint, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this medium, which allowed for wide circulation and accessibility. The simple yet effective composition conveys a sense of quiet intensity.
History & Provenance
Daumier was a prolific caricaturist for Parisian journals, using his art to critique societal and political issues. This print is part of his oeuvre as a satirical artist, although its specific date and publication context are later than his early work with La Caricature and Le Charivari.
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.
