Who painted Consultations non gratuites?

Consultations non gratuites was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1868.

Where can I see Consultations non gratuites?

Consultations non gratuites is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Consultations non gratuites?

Consultations non gratuites is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Consultations non gratuites

Honoré Daumier , 1868

Consultations non gratuites is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Consultations non gratuites is a 1868 lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier, created during the Second Empire period in France.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two suited men leaning over a table, their faces obscured, with one grasping a wallet, satirizing the theme of paid consultations, likely targeting the legal profession.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography, using rough lines to convey a sense of the men's dubious character and fatigue, characteristic of his satirical style.

Context

The work reflects Daumier's critique of social structures, aligning with his republican views and frequent contributions to satirical publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari.

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.