1871
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Va te faire achever pour moi is a 1871 by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two figures in a rocky, open-air setting. One person is standing, holding a long stick like a club, while the other sits on the ground, wrapped in a loose robe. The standing figure looks angry, with a tight grip on the stick, while the seated one holds out a hand as if pleading or surrendering. In the background, a boat floats on water, and a small hill or monument is visible. The artist used bold lines and simple shading to show strong emotions and drama. The scene feels tense, almost like a confrontation. Next, check out Daumier, Honoré to see more of his sharp, expressive work.
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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