Who painted Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde?

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1866.

Where can I see Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde?

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde?

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde

Honoré Daumier , 1866

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Voyons!

About this work

Overview

Voyons!... debout, on nous regarde is a 1866 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a prolific Parisian printmaker and caricaturist.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a dynamic scene of a man and woman, with the woman holding a stick and gazing over the man's shoulder, suggesting a narrative of tension or urgency.

Technique & Style

Rendered in dark tones with bold lines, the figures stand out against a lighter background, conveying a sense of movement and energy.

History & Provenance

Daumier created this work for satirical newspapers, such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, which circulated his republican critiques of the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy.

Context

The use of newsprint reflects the mass-produced nature of Daumier's political lithographs, intended for wide dissemination.

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.