1841
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tiens c't'idée! Le municipal qui boit un coup... is a 1841 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph, titled "Tiens c't'idée!" depicts a chaotic scene of a man being tossed into a body of water by another man. The man in the water is wearing a dark jacket and pants, while the man on the shore is wearing shorts and has his arms outstretched. In the background, people are gathered on the shore, watching the commotion. The scene is rendered in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and dark shading. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and drama to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing a moment of sudden action. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Honoré Daumier.
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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