Artwork

Tiens, Eudoxie, voila mon bonnet a poil ...

Tiens, Eudoxie, voila mon bonnet a poil ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848
Tiens, Eudoxie, voila mon bonnet a poil ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848

Tiens, Eudoxie, voila mon bonnet a poil ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

'Tiens, Eudoxie, voila mon bonnet a poil' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that captures a moment of surprise between two figures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a formally dressed man holding a large bonnet, surprising a woman who reacts with wide eyes and clasped hands, conveying a sense of playful intrigue.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Daumier's satirical style through the dynamic interaction between the figures, highlighting his ability to capture humorous moments.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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