Artwork
Un inventeur qui craint que son fonds ne luis reste ...
Un inventeur qui craint que son fonds ne luis reste ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicts a caricatured figure perched on a pile of cannonballs, with a cannon nearby, surrounded by onlookers.
Subject & Meaning
The worried figure represents an inventor anxious about the fate of their work, reflecting Daumier's commentary on the societal implications of technological advancements and the pressures faced by innovators.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Daumier's satirical style, using caricature to convey the tension and anxiety of the scene, with the surrounding onlookers adding to the sense of unease.
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.
