1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A tous les coeurs bien nés que la patrie est chère!!! is a 1838 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a scene with two men. One man is dressed in a long coat and top hat, while the other wears a white shirt and pants. The man in the long coat is holding a sign that reads "A tous les coeurs bien nés que la patrie est chère!!!" and is pulling the other man by his arm. The man in the white shirt appears to be resisting, with his fist clenched and his body leaning away from the other man. The painting's use of bold lines and expressive gestures creates a sense of energy and tension. The contrast between the two men's clothing and body language adds to the dynamic feel of the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Daumier, Honoré.
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.
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