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Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1858
Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1858

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... 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. Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu!

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Overview

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print featuring two figures in a contemplative scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a standing man in a suit and a kneeling woman in a white dress, their contrasting postures and attire suggesting a moment of emotional intensity. The woman's dress stands out against the subdued background.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work features a subtle background with draped curtains, enhancing the intimate atmosphere and drawing attention to the characters' expressions.

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 Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1858.

Where can I see Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ...?

Pardonnez-moi, o mon dieu! ... is associated with Impressionism.

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