Who painted Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...?

Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1841.

Where can I see Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...?

Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...?

Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...

Honoré Daumier , 1841

Voila! t'es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's 1841 lithograph *Voila! t’es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...* is a satirical print created for Parisian journals during the July Monarchy. It depicts a scene of three men in conversation, each distinguished by their attire and posture, set against a nuanced grayscale background.

Subject & Meaning

The print highlights class distinctions and professional aspirations of the era by portraying three individuals: a rentier (landowner), a doctor, and an unspecified third profession. Their juxtaposition critiques the social hierarchies of the time.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithograph, the work utilizes a range of grays to achieve subtle depth and dimension. Darker tones define the figures, while lighter tones compose the background, showcasing Daumier's mastery of shading and texture for expressive effect.

History & Provenance

Created in 1841 for publications like *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*, this work is part of Daumier's broader satirical output targeting the social and political elites under the July Monarchy and extending into the Second Empire.

Context

Daumier's satire reflects the societal shifts and criticisms of the French bourgeoisie during the mid-19th century, using caricature as a vehicle for social commentary.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's satirical corpus, *Voila! t’es devenu rentier, moi médecin, lui...* contributes to his legacy as a keen observer and critic of 19th-century French society, influencing the development of social caricature in art.

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.