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Va faire... admirer ta fureur...

Va faire... admirer ta fureur..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1841
Va faire... admirer ta fureur..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1841

Va faire... admirer ta fureur... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Va faire.

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Overview

Va faire... admirer ta fureur... is a 1841 lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier, known for his satirical works critiquing French society and politics.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tense moment between two women, one surprised and the other angry or scornful, conveying a sense of drama and emotion. The scene is likely a commentary on social life, consistent with Daumier's satirical style.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features a loose, sketchy style that captures the emotional intensity of the scene. The artist's use of simple, expressive lines and rough textures creates a sense of spontaneity and immediacy.

Je pars plus amoureux que... jamais...
Je pars plus amoureux que... jamais..., Honoré Daumier

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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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Who painted Va faire... admirer ta fureur...?

Va faire... admirer ta fureur... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1841.

Where can I see Va faire... admirer ta fureur...?

Va faire... admirer ta fureur... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Va faire... admirer ta fureur...?

Va faire... admirer ta fureur... is associated with Romanticism.

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