Inconvènient d'être trop sentimental ...
1848
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1848
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Inconvènient d'être trop sentimental ... is a 1848 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two men in suits and top hats. One man is barefoot with a funny face, while the other hides behind a stone. The scene has foliage and stone structures in the background, which adds to the humor. The men's exaggerated features and poses make the scene look like a cartoon. This style was likely used to make a point about people who take themselves too seriously. To learn more about this style of art, look into the technique: lithography.
