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En v'la une bonne chasse! ...
En v'la une bonne chasse! ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. En v'la une bonne chasse!
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Overview
En v'la une bonne chasse! is a 1853 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, exemplifying his use of satire to comment on contemporary society. The print depicts two weary hunters by a stream, with a small dog, highlighting their unfulfilled hunt through subtle visual details.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a commentary on the disparity between expectation and reality, using the hunters' failed expedition as a metaphor. The title's irony underscores the satirical tone, characteristic of Daumier's critique of everyday life and societal norms.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithograph, the work features Daumier's signature exaggerated figures and sharp visual humor. The simple, muted background of trees and sky contrasts with the detailed, rumpled attire of the hunters, emphasizing their state.
History & Provenance
Created in 1853, this lithograph was likely produced for a satirical publication, akin to Daumier's other works for La Caricature and Le Charivari. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
The work reflects Daumier's long-standing practice of satirical commentary during a period of French governance shifts, targeting not just political figures but also everyday life's absurdities.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this piece are not provided, it contributes to Daumier's broader impact as a satirical artist, influencing future generations with his use of caricature to critique society.
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Artist
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…
Trop de politesse
Après vous ... s'il en reste! ...
C'est bien décidé ... Je ne chasserai plus avec vous! ...
T'nez not' maitr' en voila un p'tit ...
Mr Prudhomme. Tu vois, Oh! Mon fils ...
Combien votre lièvre, l'ami?
Voila des gens ont une ... fichue maniére ...
Scène d'Hippophagie
Voila pourtant ce qu'on est convenu d'appeler ...
C'est bien agréable de jardiner
Soyez donc pas dégouté comme ca ...- Qu'on dise encore que la chasse...