Who painted Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ...?

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1865.

Where can I see Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ...?

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ...?

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ...

Honoré Daumier , 1865

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

'Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture' is a lithograph print by Honoré Daumier, showcasing the artist's characteristic satirical tone in a rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two caricatured farmers, one with a round face and large hat, the other with an elongated face pushing a heavily laden wheelbarrow, using humor to comment on rural life.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed simple lines and shapes to create a playful atmosphere, characteristic of his expressive style, utilizing the lithography technique to achieve the desired effect.

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.