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Je te le dis toujours, avec ton sucre...

Honoré Daumier

1840

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

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Je te le dis toujours, avec ton sucre... is a 1840 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Honoré Daumier
When & what style?: 1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a couple walking a small dog in this lithograph. The man wears a top hat and carries a cane, while the woman wears a bonnet and a dress. This contrast between the two people is interesting, as it shows the social differences of the time. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré to learn more about his style.

About the artist

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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