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Comment!... tous mes moutons sont morts..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1845

Comment!... tous mes moutons sont morts...

Honoré Daumier

1845

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Comment!... tous mes moutons sont morts... is a 1845 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image presents a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1845. The scene depicts a man standing in the center, attired in a top hat and coat, with his hands clasped together. To his left stands a woman, while a child is positioned to his right. The background features a wall adorned with a jug and a hat hanging from a hook. The artist's use of lithography allows for a detailed and expressive depiction of the scene. The contrast between the dark clothing of the figures and the lighter tones of the background creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. For more information on this style of artwork, explore the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
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.

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