1869
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Difficile à faire paraitre svelte is a 1869 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a cartoon of a man pulling on a rope, with the word "BUDGET" written on a large sack he's attempting to move. The man is dressed in a suit and hat, and his face is contorted in effort as he strains to pull the sack. The background of the image is a plain, off-white color. The man's facial expression and body language convey a sense of struggle and frustration, as if he's finding it difficult to make progress. The use of the word "BUDGET" on the sack adds a layer of meaning to the image, suggesting that the man is struggling with financial constraints or limitations. This image is reminiscent of the work of Daumier, Honoré, who was known for his satirical and humorous depictions of everyday life.
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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