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.
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 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.
