Who painted Satané piallard d'enfant va!...?

Satané piallard d'enfant va!... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1844.

Where can I see Satané piallard d'enfant va!...?

Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Satané piallard d'enfant va!...?

Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Satané piallard d'enfant va!...

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Satané piallard d'enfant va!

About this work

Overview

Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is a 1844 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a worried woman holding a child in a dimly lit room, conveying a sense of tension and urgency. The scene is suggestive of the hardships faced by ordinary people during a period of French social and political upheaval.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features rough lines and dark tones, achieved through the use of smooth stones and ink, characteristic of the lithography technique. This style contributes to the overall sense of urgency in the scene.

History & Provenance

Daumier was a prolific artist who produced numerous works critiquing the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy. His prints, including Satané piallard d'enfant va!..., were often published in journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari, reaching a wide audience.

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.