Eh! Mère Godichet c'est pas étonnant ...
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eh! Mère Godichet c'est pas étonnant ... is a 1843 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Two old folks sit inside a plain room. One talks with wild hand gestures. The other listens, mouth open in surprise. Dark lines swirl around them, making their coats and faces stand out sharp. Daumier knew how to show real life in prints. He’d draw quick scenes like this, catching people mid-chat with humor and care. The room feels crowded with their energy. Look up lithography next.
