Artwork
Votre client est un gredin ...
Votre client est un gredin ... 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.
About this work
Overview
'Votre client est un gredin' is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a tense moment between two men in a domestic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a seated man reacting with surprise to a standing figure holding a bottle, conveying a sense of unease or conflict between them.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features a detailed backdrop with domestic elements, showcasing Daumier's attention to the intricacies of everyday life and his ability to use setting to inform the narrative.
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.
