Artwork
De l'inconvénient d'aimer a la fois ...
De l'inconvénient d'aimer a la fois ... 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.
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Overview
De l'inconvénient d'aimer a la fois is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a chaotic indoor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a dog leaping from a table, overturning a ceramic pot, as a cat flees, causing a commotion that startles a woman. Framed artworks on the walls add to the sense of disorder, highlighting Daumier's commentary on everyday life through humor.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the print showcases Daumier's ability to capture dynamic scenes and convey social commentary through visual satire.
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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…
