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Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1867
Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1867

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1867 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This lithograph, titled 'Le Charivari, obligé de refaire.

About this work

Overview

This lithograph, titled 'Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une nouvelle vue', is a print by Honoré Daumier featuring a jester preparing to sketch a landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The jester, seated on a rock, embodies the artist's commentary on observation and creativity. Daumier's characteristic exaggeration of the character's features lends a humorous tone to the work, while also underscoring the importance of observation in the artistic process.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the print showcases Daumier's satirical style through the jester's caricatured features. This technique allowed for mass production of the image, while maintaining a level of detail and nuance.

Context

The jester is a familiar figure in art, and Daumier's use of this character serves to explore themes of creativity and artistic observation.

Turgot -- Eh bien mon pauvre condé ...
Turgot -- Eh bien mon pauvre condé ..., Honoré Daumier

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 Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue?

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1867.

Where can I see Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue?

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue?

Le Charivari, obligé de refaire...une vouvelle vue is associated with Impressionism.

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