Who painted Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ...?

Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

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Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ... is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ...

Honoré Daumier , 1858

Oh! Le gueux ... il a été mourir la ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The lithograph 'Oh!

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Overview

The lithograph 'Oh! Le gueux... il a été mourir la...' by Honoré Daumier is a print that captures a poignant moment between two men near a lifeless hare on railway tracks.

Subject & Meaning

The scene conveys a sense of sombre reflection, with the men's contemplative mood underscored by the presence of a dead hare and an approaching steam train, set against a rural backdrop, suggesting a commentary on mortality and societal issues.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, a technique for printing images, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this medium, utilizing it to convey a nuanced and thought-provoking scene.

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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…