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Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ...

Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
'Tout n'est pas rose dans l'agriculture' is a lithograph print by Honoré Daumier, showcasing the artist's characteristic satirical tone in a rural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two caricatured farmers, one with a round face and large hat, the other with an elongated face pushing a heavily laden wheelbarrow, using humor to comment on rural life.
Technique & Style
Daumier employed simple lines and shapes to create a playful atmosphere, characteristic of his expressive style, utilizing the lithography technique to achieve the desired effect.
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Artist
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…
















