Who painted Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ...?

Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

Where can I see Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ...?

Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ...?

Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ...

Honoré Daumier , 1858

Si le chasseur a froiD ... le lièvre n'a pas froid ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Si le chasseur a froid.

About this work

Overview

Si le chasseur a froid... le lièvre n'a pas froid... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a hunting scene in a snowy landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hunter struggling with cold, his gun rendered useless, while a rabbit escapes unscathed, highlighting the contrast between the hunter's discomfort and the animal's freedom.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of sharp lines and bold imagery conveys the scene's tension and humor, emphasizing the irony of the situation through visual satire.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's penchant for satirizing the wealthy, particularly hunters who complain about their experiences while the animals they pursue remain unaffected.

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.