1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dites donc, confrère, vous allez soutenir... is a 1845 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in old-fashioned suits, laughing as one holds up a pair of giant, exaggerated shoes. The man on the left points at them, while the other leans in, grinning. In the background, a table holds a few loose items, like a hat and some fabric. Daumier often used humor to poke fun at everyday life, especially in this case where the shoes might symbolize something silly or awkward. The title hints at a conversation between friends—something about repeating arguments. Want to see more of Daumier’s sharp, funny sketches? Check out lithography to learn how he made these images.
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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