Artwork
Un bain contrarié
Un bain contrarié is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
'Un bain contrarié' is a 1864 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a humorous scene of a person emerging from a river.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man awkwardly exiting the water near a boat and buildings, his pose suggesting a comical slip on the wet steps. The scene conveys a sense of movement and satire through exaggerated expressions.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed rapid, rough lines to create a lively and playful atmosphere, characteristic of his distinctive style. The cartoon-like quality of the image is achieved through these loose, expressive lines.
History & Provenance
Created in 1864, 'Un bain contrarié' is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for mass production of images. The work reflects Daumier's skill in utilizing this medium to convey satire and humor.
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.
Une nouvelle maniére de descendre le fleuve de la vie
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Tire ferme, Gaspard ... y va s'neyer ...
Vue prise aux bains a quatre sous
L'heure de la rentrée en classe
Est-il permis d'être maigre comme ca! ...
Je ne puis en croire ma lorgnette ...