Artwork
Difficult to make it look slim
Difficult to make it look slim is a print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1946.203
- Credit line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spector
About this work
Overview
Difficult to make it look slim is a print by Honoré Daumier, published in the Paris newspaper Le Charivari on April 6, 1869, as part of the series News of the Day.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a well-dressed man struggling with his weight, his strained coat and protruding belly conveying comical discomfort. The image satirizes the wealthy who attempt to conceal their true physique.
Technique & Style
Sharp lines are used to emphasize the man's physical appearance, creating a humorous effect. Daumier's style is characterized by its satirical tone and use of caricature to critique societal norms.
Context
The print was created for Le Charivari, a publication known for its satirical content, and is part of a larger body of work by Daumier that mocks French society and its excesses.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
