1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pour qui sont ces Serpents... is a 1841 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a man with a worried expression, his hands raised in a defensive gesture. He wears a simple tunic, and his dark hair is styled in a short, curly fashion. The background is a muted, earthy tone. The man's facial expression and body language convey a sense of alarm or concern, as if he is reacting to something unseen. The overall mood of the image is one of tension and unease. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive shading adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of 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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