Artwork
D'ou arrives-tu?
D'ou arrives-tu? is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
D'ou arrives-tu? is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print made using the lithography technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes two figures: a disheveled man holding a tool and a formally dressed man exuding authority, highlighting the contrast between their social classes and inviting reflection on their disparities.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed lithography, printing from stone with greasy ink, allowing him to work quickly while achieving sharp detail.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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…
