Who painted You were hungry...that is not a reason...?

You were hungry...that is not a reason... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see You were hungry...that is not a reason...?

You were hungry...that is not a reason... is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is You were hungry...that is not a reason...?

You were hungry...that is not a reason... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

You were hungry...that is not a reason...

Honoré Daumier , 1845

You were hungry...that is not a reason... is a print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This 1845 print, titled 'You were hungry.

About this work

You see a man sitting at a table, looking unhappy.
He's a lawyer, and the scene is set in 19th-century France. The details in the scene, like the man's facial expression and the papers on the table, tell us about the daily life of lawyers back then.
Check out the work of artist Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879) for more scenes like this.

Overview

This 1845 print, titled 'You were hungry...that is not a reason...', is part of Honoré Daumier's series 'The Lawyers', published in Le Charivari on October 20, 1845, as plate 15.

Subject & Meaning

Depicting a disconsolate lawyer seated at a cluttered table, the print offers a glimpse into the daily life and perhaps the frustrations of 19th-century French legal professionals, as conveyed through the subject's facial expression and surrounding paperwork.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Daumier's style, the print likely employs his signature lithographic technique, emphasizing expressive facial features and everyday scenes to comment on contemporary society.

History & Provenance

Originally published in Le Charivari, the print's current location and ownership are not specified in available information.

Context

Created during the July Monarchy, the work reflects Daumier's penchant for satirizing the bourgeoisie and professions, offering social commentary through mundane, relatable scenarios.

Legacy

As part of 'The Lawyers' series, it contributes to Daumier's broader oeuvre of sociopolitical commentary, influencing future generations of artists in depicting everyday life and social critique.

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.