1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
C'est dommage que ma chasse a moi soit fermée is a 1867 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a man in a military uniform, standing with his arms crossed, looking at another man who is shooting a rifle. The man in the military uniform is wearing a hat and has a mustache. The man shooting the rifle is wearing a hat and a long coat. The background of the image is a simple landscape with a few birds flying in the sky. The image is done in a simple, yet expressive style, with bold lines and shading. The use of lithography gives the image a sense of texture and depth. The image is a commentary on the changing times and the role of the military in society. It is a thought-provoking piece that invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the individual and the state. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the work 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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