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Et plus un grain de poudre! ...

Et plus un grain de poudre! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848
Et plus un grain de poudre! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1848

Et plus un grain de poudre! ... 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. Et plus un grain de poudre!

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Overview

Et plus un grain de poudre! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a lone figure in a contemplative pose.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a man standing on uneven terrain, dressed in a textured jacket and cap, holding a rifle and cup, and examining his palm. The simplicity of the scene, with a barren landscape and a rabbit, emphasizes the man's thoughtful expression.

Technique & Style

Daumier's use of simple lines and shapes creates a sense of calm, while the sketch-like quality of the lithograph captures the man's emotional state. The monochromatic background helps to focus attention on the figure.

Un chapeau ... deux chapeaux ... les malheureux ...
Un chapeau ... deux chapeaux ... les malheureux ..., Honoré Daumier

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 Et plus un grain de poudre! ...?

Et plus un grain de poudre! ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1848.

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Et plus un grain de poudre! ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Et plus un grain de poudre! ... is associated with Romanticism.

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