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Ils m'ont refusé ca ...

Ils m'ont refusé ca ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1859
Ils m'ont refusé ca ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1859

Ils m'ont refusé ca ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Ils m'ont refusé ça.

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Overview

Ils m'ont refusé ça... is a 1859 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring two figures in a scene that explores themes of rejection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a wide-brimmed hat holding a framed candle in the foreground, while a second figure carries a large frame in the background. The contrast between the clear foreground figure and the shadowy background suggests a narrative that invites interpretation.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography to create the image, using shades of gray and black to achieve a sense of depth against a sketchy backdrop. The technique allows for subtle contrast between the prominent foreground and shadowy silhouettes.

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Le peintre qui a eu un tableau refusé ..., 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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Ils m'ont refusé ca ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1859.

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Ils m'ont refusé ca ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Ils m'ont refusé ca ... is associated with Impressionism.

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