Who painted At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1868.

Where can I see At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!?

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun!

Honoré Daumier , 1868

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1502
Credit line: Gift of Ralph King

About this work

Overview

At the Opera Ball: You are having too much fun! is a print by Honoré Daumier, created in 1868. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men in elaborate hats appearing disinterested, surrounded by a crowd in costume. Daumier's exaggeration of their expressions suggests the event is dull, using caricature to make a point about the monotony of high society.

Technique & Style

Loose, scratchy lines and rough textures characterize the print, with dark shadows adding depth. The style is consistent with Realism, a movement focused on everyday life and genuine emotions.

Artist & collection

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…