1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Laissez dire un peu de mal de vous... is a 1847 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man in a dark robe leaning over a seated man, who is holding a ball. The seated man is wearing a suit and has his head down. In the background, there are several men in suits and hats, some of whom are standing and others who are sitting. The atmosphere appears to be one of concern or worry. The artist has used a range of grays and blacks to create a somber mood. The use of shading and texture adds depth to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
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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