1855
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Une Famille qui vient d'apprendre... un impot sur les chiens is a 1855 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this lithograph, a chaotic scene unfolds as a family reacts to news of a tax on dogs. The family, comprised of a man, woman, and child, are surrounded by several dogs, all of which appear to be in a state of distress. The man stands with his arms raised, while the woman sits on the floor, seemingly overcome with emotion. The child looks on, unsure of what to make of the situation. The dogs, too, are affected by the news, with some appearing to howl or whine in response. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of chaos and confusion, as the family struggles to come to terms with the new tax. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the emotional impact of the scene. For more information on this technique, look up lithography.
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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