Artwork
Tu connais bien l'gros député d'en face ...
Tu connais bien l'gros député d'en face ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Tu connais bien l'gros député d'en face .
About this work
Overview
Tu connais bien l'gros député d'en face ... is a monochrome lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring four seated figures against a backdrop of tall, indistinct urban buildings.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts four individuals on a ledge, set against a cityscape of tall, nondescript buildings, inviting interpretation of their interaction and social context.
Technique & Style
Daumier utilized fine lines and cross-hatching in this lithograph to achieve depth and texture, while incorporating text to enhance the narrative and convey social-political commentary.
Context
Created during a period of social and political upheaval, the work reflects Daumier's characteristic use of lithography to engage with and critique contemporary societal issues.
Legacy
This lithograph exemplifies Daumier's influence in using art as social commentary, contributing to the development of lithography as a medium for political and social critique.
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.
