Who painted C'est un peu dur d'être obligé?

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1854.

Where can I see C'est un peu dur d'être obligé?

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is C'est un peu dur d'être obligé?

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé

Honoré Daumier , 1854

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

C'est un peu dur d'être obligé is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1854, exemplifying his satirical style and critique of societal norms.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a disgruntled man trapped in a large barrel afloat in water, accompanied by two smaller figures struggling with another barrel, set against a desolate backdrop. The accompanying text is a sarcastic commentary on the hardships faced by ordinary people.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography to produce this work, a technique that allowed for sharp, detailed prints from stone. His use of caricature and humor served to highlight social issues and critique authority.

History & Provenance

This lithograph was part of Daumier's body of work published in journals such as La Caricature and Le Charivari, reaching a broad audience and reflecting his engagement with republican democratic ideals during the July Monarchy and Second Empire.

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.