Who painted Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien!?

Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

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Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien!?

Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien! is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien!

Honoré Daumier , 1845

Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien! is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dis donc ma femme.

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Overview

Dis donc ma femme... je ne vois rien! is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1845. It is a print that showcases the artist's satirical commentary on French society through visual humor.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a man playing a flute on a boat, oblivious to his surroundings, while two people on the shore look on. The title, translating to 'Well, my wife, I see nothing!', is a humorous commentary on the man's distraction.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by simple lines and light shading, giving it a sketchy appearance. Daumier's quick and loose style captures a moment of humor, exemplifying his skill as a caricaturist and printmaker.

Saperlotte!... que je voudrais... que ma femme ait fini..., Honoré Daumier

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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…