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Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ...

Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1856
Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1856

Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Le boursicotières.

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Overview

Le boursicotières... Voyons, ma chère... is a 1856 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing two men in exaggerated attire and postures.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two suited men with top hats, one leaning and the other striding, set against large architectural columns. Their comical gestures and attire are accentuated by the monumental backdrop.

Technique & Style

Intricate line work creates a sense of movement, contributing to the comedic effect. The lithograph's detailed rendering emphasizes the humor in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1856 by Honoré Daumier, this lithograph is a product of the artist's skill in using lithography to convey satire and humor.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

Honoré-Victorin Daumier (French: ; 26 February 1808 – 10 or 11 February 1879) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the…

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Who painted Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ...?

Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1856.

Where can I see Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ...?

Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ...?

Le boursicotières ... Voyons, ma chère ... is associated with Impressionism.

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