Artwork
Vous voyez ... je viens de faire ... mon marché ...
Vous voyez ... je viens de faire ... mon marché ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The lithograph 'Vous voyez .
About this work
Overview
The lithograph 'Vous voyez ... je viens de faire ... mon marché ...' by Honoré Daumier is a comedic scene featuring a gentleman on horseback interacting with two onlookers.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts a humorous exchange between the gentleman and two curious individuals, with the gentleman's exaggerated features and attire undermining the seriousness of the conversation.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography to create the print, utilizing simple lines and shading to emphasize character and humor, characteristic of his style.
Context
The scene is set in a public space, capturing a moment of everyday life with a satirical tone.
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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.
