1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Que nous sommes bêtes d'avoir une peur pareille... is a 1845 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a dramatic scene of two men in a field, with one man in a long coat and hat being blown away by strong winds. The other man, dressed in a top hat and coat, appears to be trying to hold onto him. The background is filled with clouds and wind-blown trees. The image conveys a sense of chaos and turmoil, with the two men struggling against the forces of nature. The use of bold lines and shading creates a dynamic and expressive effect. This artwork is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and the power of nature. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
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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