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Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ...

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848
Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer.

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Overview

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring two men in hunting attire seated on a rocky surface.

Subject & Meaning

The contrasting expressions of the two men highlight their distinct personalities, with one appearing serious and upset, while the other seems carefree and amused, offering commentary on human nature and social interactions.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that Daumier employed to capture the nuances of the scene and the characters' emotions.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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…

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Who painted Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ...?

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

Where can I see Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ...?

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ...?

Dire que je n'ai pas pu tirer ... is associated with Romanticism.

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