Artwork
Une plaisanterie dont ne se lasse ...
Une plaisanterie dont ne se lasse ... 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. Une plaisanterie dont ne se lasse .
About this work
Overview
Une plaisanterie dont ne se lasse ... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a lighthearted moment of playful interaction among swimmers and their observers.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a humorous scene where one swimmer's head is dunked underwater by another, observed by onlookers leaning over a stone wall with exaggerated reactions, highlighting Daumier's penchant for caricaturing everyday human antics.
Technique & Style
Daumier employs sharp lines and exaggerated facial expressions and postures, characteristic of his caricature style, to amplify the comedic effect, leveraging the lithographic medium to enhance visual clarity and emphasis.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided for this work, highlighting the focus on Daumier's thematic and stylistic contributions rather than its individual historical context.
Context
Created in the context of Daumier's broader body of work known for satirizing and humorously observing human behavior, this lithograph aligns with his thematic interest in everyday life's absurdities.
Legacy
This work contributes to Daumier's legacy as a master of caricature, demonstrating how his use of lithography facilitated the widespread dissemination of his humorous and often satirical views on human nature.
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.
