Who painted Vilain dormeur, va!?

Vilain dormeur, va! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1838.

Where can I see Vilain dormeur, va!?

Vilain dormeur, va! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Vilain dormeur, va!?

Vilain dormeur, va! is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Vilain dormeur, va!

Honoré Daumier , 1838

Vilain dormeur, va! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Vilain dormeur, va! is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1838. The print is a characteristic example of Daumier's work as a caricaturist for Parisian newspapers.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a woman leaning over a sleeping man, playfully nudging him awake. The title, translating to 'Off with you, lazy sleeper!', suggests a lighthearted jab at the man's slumber. The scene may also be seen as a commentary on the social issues of Daumier's time.

Technique & Style

The image is rendered in rough, rapid lines, characteristic of Daumier's style. Executed on newsprint using lithography, the print showcases Daumier's use of accessible printmaking techniques to disseminate his ideas.

Context

Daumier produced Vilain dormeur, va! during a period of significant social and political change in France, between the Revolution of 1830 and the Second Empire. His work often critiqued the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his republican democratic views.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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.