Who painted Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle...?

Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

Where can I see Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle...?

Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle...?

Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle...

Honoré Daumier , 1848

Voila une femme qui, a l'heure solennelle... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's 1848 lithograph *Voila une femme qui, à l'heure solennelle...* is a satirical print critiquing societal elements through caricature, characteristic of the artist's republican democratic stance during France's turbulent mid-19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a serene scene of four individuals contemplating artworks in a setting with subtle hints of commentary. Two women, a man with a baby, and another leaning forward, all engaged, possibly discussing the art, amidst a backdrop of trees and clouds.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work features quick, sketchy lines conveying movement and mood. The intimate grouping of figures suggests a shared moment of contemplation, underscored by the artist's expressive, dynamic drawing style.

History & Provenance

Created during the Second Republic, this lithograph was part of Daumier's contributions to satirical publications like *La Caricature* and *Le Charivari*, outlets through which he was widely recognized for his political commentary.

Context

Emerging between the 1830 Revolution and the fall of the Second Empire, the work reflects Daumier's engagement with the social upheaval of his time, targeting the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy through satire.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's prolific output, *Voila une femme...* contributes to his legacy as a sharp political commentator of 19th-century France, notable for his use of caricature in lithographic prints.

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.