Who painted Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait...?

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1846.

Where can I see Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait...?

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait...?

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait...

Honoré Daumier , 1846

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait.

About this work

Overview

Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait... is a lithograph created by Honoré-Victorin Daumier in 1846. Characteristic of his work as a caricaturist, the piece blends portraiture with satirical undertones, reflecting Daumier's critical stance on societal hierarchies.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a domestic scene where a weary-looking man presents a portrait to a woman, whose reaction is ambiguous, suggesting curiosity or annoyance. The subject's interpretation hinges on the implied dynamics between the characters and the unseen portrait.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work features quick, sketchy lines, capturing a fleeting moment. This technique, typical of Daumier's caricature style, emphasizes expression and mood over detailed realism, drawing the viewer into the intimate, possibly tense, interaction.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846, this lithograph aligns with Daumier's period of prolific contribution to publications like *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*, where he critiqued the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through satire.

Context

Emerging post-Revolution of 1830 and before the fall of the Second French Empire, the work reflects Daumier's republican democratic sympathies, using satire to comment on contemporary social structures.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's satirical printmaking oeuvre, *Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait...* contributes to his legacy as a vocal critic of 19th-century French society, influencing the development of political caricature and social commentary in art.

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.