Artwork
T'nez not' maitr' en voila un p'tit ...
T'nez not' maitr' en voila un p'tit ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. T'nez not' maitr' en voila un p'tit .
About this work
Overview
T'nez not' maitr' en voila un p'tit ... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works. The print depicts two men in a humorous scene, critiquing social behavior and the culture of hunting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows two caricatured figures in a muddy field, one holding a gun and walking stick, the other gesturing animatedly. Their exaggerated features and disheveled clothing suggest a comedic portrayal of a hunt gone awry, satirizing the pretensions of those involved.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, a process involving drawing on stone with a greasy crayon and then applying ink, the print showcases Daumier's skill in producing sharp, expressive images. The technique allowed him to efficiently produce satirical scenes for publication in newspapers.
Context
Daumier's work was part of a larger body of satirical prints that critiqued French society, often using humor to highlight the flaws in social behavior and cultural practices. His lithographs were designed to be widely disseminated through newspapers.
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.
