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

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.
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Artist
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…

















