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Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ...

Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852
Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852

Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard?

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Overview

Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1852. It is a satirical print that showcases Daumier's skill in caricature and social commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two older individuals standing outside a dilapidated building, engaged in a tense exchange. The scene is suggestive of a dispute between neighbors, with the woman appearing frustrated at the man's reluctance to communicate directly.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by its loose, sketchy quality, conveying a sense of spontaneity. Daumier's use of lithography allowed for quick production, suiting the timely nature of his satirical work.

Context

This work is part of Daumier's extensive output for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, reflecting his republican views and critique of French social and political structures during the mid-19th century.

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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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Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

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Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

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Vous allez bien aujourd'hui, M'sieu Chapoulard? ... is associated with Impressionism.

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