Who painted At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1868.

Where can I see At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!

Honoré Daumier , 1868

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is a print by Honoré Daumier, created in 1868. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men in elaborate hats appearing disinterested, surrounded by a crowd in costume. Daumier's exaggeration of their expressions suggests the event is dull, using caricature to make a point about the monotony of high society.

Technique & Style

Loose, scratchy lines and rough textures characterize the print, with dark shadows adding depth. The style is consistent with Realism, a movement focused on everyday life and genuine emotions.

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.