1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pardon, Mr Le Maire! ... pourriez-vous ... is a 1842 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, depicting Bathing, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man standing barefoot, pointing at a swimmer, while talking to a well-dressed couple. The man's casual pose contrasts with the couple's formal attire. This contrast is humorous and highlights the cultural differences of the time. The scene is set against a calm water backdrop, which adds to the overall mood. This painting is similar to works by artist: Daumier, Honoré.
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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