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Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ...

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1864
Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1864

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la.

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Overview

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that uses caricature and satire to comment on societal issues.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures standing in the rain, their exaggerated features and attire used to humorous effect. The scene conveys a mix of somberness and playfulness, reflecting the artist's use of humor to critique social norms.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, a technique that allows for mass production of printed images, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this medium. The style is characterized by caricatured figures and a blend of somber and whimsical atmosphere.

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la...
Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la..., 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 Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ...?

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1864.

Where can I see Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ...?

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ...?

Faut pas s'plaindre de c'temps-la ... is associated with Impressionism.

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