Who painted Voyons, monsieur Réac...?

Voyons, monsieur Réac... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1871.

Where can I see Voyons, monsieur Réac...?

Voyons, monsieur Réac... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Voyons, monsieur Réac...?

Voyons, monsieur Réac... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Voyons, monsieur Réac...

Honoré Daumier , 1871

Voyons, monsieur Réac... is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Voyons, monsieur Réac.

About this work

Overview

Voyons, monsieur Réac... is a 1871 print by Honoré Daumier, created using the gillotype process on newsprint. It is one of many satirical works produced by the artist throughout his career.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures walking outside Paris, with the city skyline visible in the background. The contrast between their attire and pace suggests a commentary on social or political disparities.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed loose, rapid lines to capture the scene, conveying a sense of immediacy. The gillotype on newsprint reflects his practice of producing widely circulated images that addressed contemporary issues.

Context

As a prolific printmaker and caricaturist, Daumier frequently critiqued French politics and society through his work, often advocating for republican values in publications such as La Caricature and Le Charivari.

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.