Who painted Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur)?

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur) was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1850.

Where can I see Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur)?

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur)?

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur)

Honoré Daumier , 1850

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Casmajou -- Ratapoil (tous deux en choeur) is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring two emaciated figures in tattered attire.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two skeletal men standing together, one pointing at the other, who grins with a toothless mouth. The scene conveys a sense of mortality and commentary on societal issues, underscored by the accompanying dialogue.

Technique & Style

Daumier created the lithograph using a greasy crayon on stone, which was then inked and printed. The resulting image is characterized by thick black lines and deep shadows, capturing the rough texture of the original drawing.

Context

The work is representative of Daumier's style, which is marked by sharp lines and a dramatic use of shading.

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Artist & collection

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…