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Henri!... vous me jugez bien mal!...
Henri!... vous me jugez bien mal!... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Henri!
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Overview
Henri!... vous me jugez bien mal!... is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1838. The print showcases Daumier's skill as a caricaturist and his use of satire to comment on contemporary society.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts two men in a conversational pose, their simple attire and expressive gestures suggesting a moment of drama or tension. The title implies a spoken exchange, inviting the viewer to infer the context and meaning behind the scene.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by loose, rough drawing and exaggerated figures, reflecting Daumier's rapid and spontaneous style. The use of lithography on newsprint indicates a mass-produced work, intended for a wide audience.
Context
Daumier created this work during a period of significant political upheaval in France, and his art often critiqued the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy from a republican democratic perspective.
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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…
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