Who painted Every scalded fears cold water.?

Every scalded fears cold water. was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1843.

Where can I see Every scalded fears cold water.?

Every scalded fears cold water. is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Every scalded fears cold water.?

Every scalded fears cold water. is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Every scalded fears cold water.

Honoré Daumier , 1843

Every scalded fears cold water. is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

This lithograph shows a man recoiling from a bucket of water. His wide eyes and flailing arms fill the frame. The scene looks exaggerated, like a cartoon.

Daumier made this in 1843 for a French newspaper. It’s part of a series mocking silly superstitions. The artist loved poking fun at everyday fears.

Check out Daumier’s sharp humor up close at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

The print 'Every scalded fears cold water' is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1843.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a man recoiling in exaggerated fashion from a bucket of water, conveying a sense of irrational fear. It is part of a series satirizing superstitions and everyday phobias.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features bold, expressive lines and a caricatured representation of its subject, characteristic of Daumier's humorous and satirical style.

History & Provenance

The print was published in the French newspaper Le Charivari on November 24, 1843, as the eighth plate in Daumier's series 'The Chapter of Interpretations'.

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.