1865
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... is a 1865 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two farmers in a rural scene. They are exaggerated and humorous, with big hats and funny faces. The farmer with the long face is pushing a very full wheelbarrow, which adds to the comedic tone. This artwork is interesting because it uses satire to comment on rural life. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a playful atmosphere. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how this artwork was made.
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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