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Les inqiétudes du viticulteur

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857
Les inqiétudes du viticulteur, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting two figures amidst dense vegetation.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows one figure inspecting a vineyard, while the other holds large wooden poles, serving as a commentary on agricultural labor and the concerns surrounding crop production, likely with a satirical tone.

Technique & Style

The artwork is a lithograph, a printmaking technique used to create the image, characteristic of Daumier's satirical style.

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Les inqiétudes du viticulteur?

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1857.

Where can I see Les inqiétudes du viticulteur?

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les inqiétudes du viticulteur?

Les inqiétudes du viticulteur is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Les inqiétudes du viticulteur?

Museum-quality prints of Les inqiétudes du viticulteur are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.