1867
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ce que l'Angleterre appelle un trait-d'union is a 1867 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man sitting on the ground, bound by ropes and chains. He is dressed in dark attire, with his head tilted back and his mouth open in a scream. A large lion lies beside him, its mouth open and teeth bared, as if it is about to attack. The scene is set against a plain background, with no discernible details or context. The man's facial expression conveys a sense of fear and desperation, while the lion's posture suggests aggression and power. The use of dark colors and bold lines adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. This image is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, titled "Ce que l'Angleterre appelle un trait-d'union," created in 1867. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of Impressionism and Realism. To learn more about this style, explore the movement: Realism.
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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