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J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1851

J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ...

Honoré Daumier

1851

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau ... is a 1851 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, depicting Bathing, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Honoré Daumier
When & what style?
1851 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a child sitting at the edge of a bath, making ripples in the water. The child is afraid of the water, and a figure behind them is trying to help. This scene is interesting because it shows a common fear that many people can relate to. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré, to see more scenes of everyday life.

About the artist

Portrait of Honoré Daumier
Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.

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