Artwork
T'nez, v'la encore M'sieu Godard ...
T'nez, v'la encore M'sieu Godard ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Honoré Daumier’s lithograph titled *T’nez, v’la encore M’sieu Godard …* presents a compact grouping of three male figures. Rendered in black‑and‑white line work, the print captures a fleeting moment of interaction, with one figure raising his hand while the others look on.
Subject & Meaning
The composition suggests a brief conversation or exchange of ideas, the upward gesture implying emphasis or a point being made. Daumier’s focus on ordinary people and their expressive postures reflects his interest in everyday social dynamics of mid‑19th‑century France.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the work relies on the artist’s direct drawing on a stone surface, allowing for fluid, spontaneous lines. Daumier’s characteristic use of stark contrasts and exaggerated facial expressions conveys both immediacy and subtle humor.
Context
Created during Daumier’s prolific period of social commentary, the print aligns with his broader oeuvre that documented public life, from cafés to streets. The simple attire of the figures underscores their anonymity, reinforcing the universal quality of the scene.
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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.
Il me semble que j'aperçois... un... chien... pas muselé!...
L'Interdiction du port des décorations
Le marchand de contremarques
Le garde du commerce
Vois-tu, c'est l'éclipse qui commence ...
Vous verrez ... rien n'échappera a la baisse ...
Le visiteur ...
Two Men Amid Ruins
Actionnaires de chemins de fer causant dividendes