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Satané piallard d'enfant va!...
Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Satané piallard d'enfant va!
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Overview
Satané piallard d'enfant va!... is a 1844 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a worried woman holding a child in a dimly lit room, conveying a sense of tension and urgency. The scene is suggestive of the hardships faced by ordinary people during a period of French social and political upheaval.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features rough lines and dark tones, achieved through the use of smooth stones and ink, characteristic of the lithography technique. This style contributes to the overall sense of urgency in the scene.
History & Provenance
Daumier was a prolific artist who produced numerous works critiquing the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy. His prints, including Satané piallard d'enfant va!..., were often published in journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari, reaching a wide audience.
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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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