Who painted Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez...?

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1840.

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Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez...?

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez...

Honoré Daumier , 1840

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ah!

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Overview

Ah! monstre, vous vous permettez... is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1840, exemplifying his work as a printmaker and satirist.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a tense scene between an older man and a younger boy, likely a commentary on social dynamics, with the title suggesting a scolding or reprimand.

Technique & Style

Produced using lithography, a printmaking technique, the work showcases Daumier's skill in caricature and satire, characteristic of his contributions to journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

Context

The print reflects Daumier's critique of societal norms during the July Monarchy and Second Republic, aligning with his republican and democratic views.

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Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…