Artwork
Un jour de revue
Un jour de revue is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Others around him strike the same pose, like they’re all part of the same joke.
This 1851 lithograph shows a big-nosed man holding a stick wrapped in clothes. Others around him strike the same pose, like they’re all part of the same joke. The crowded scene feels crowded on purpose—no room to miss the punchline.
Daumier used sharp lines to make fun of officials who ignored real problems. His work often mocked power with a few bold strokes.
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Overview
'Un jour de revue' is a 1851 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, exemplifying his satirical style through caricatured figures and bold lines.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of figures, each holding a stick adorned with clothing, arranged in a comical pose, likely mocking officialdom or societal norms of the time.
Technique & Style
Daumier's use of sharp, exaggerated lines and a crowded composition emphasizes the satirical tone, characteristic of his work, which often targeted those in power.
Context
Created in 1851, the lithograph reflects Daumier's commentary on the social and political issues of his era, using humor and caricature to critique the status quo.
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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.
