La Dot...vous connaissez la fortune...
1837
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1837
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Dot...vous connaissez la fortune... is a 1837 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, depicting cummerbund, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see two men in formal attire, one holding a top hat and the other with his arms extended. They seem to be having a conversation. The man with the top hat looks reserved, while the other is more animated. The contrast between these two men is interesting because it shows different personalities. This contrast might reflect the social norms of the time. To learn more about the method used to create this artwork, look up the technique: lithography.
