Désagrément de diner au trop grand air

1845

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a disrupted picnic in a windy outdoor setting. The scene shows individuals trying to save their picnic amidst gusts of wind. The drawing includes humorous exaggerations typical of caricature with exaggerated facial expressions suggesting distress and surprise. Picnic items such as plates, a hat, and a cloth are being swept away by the wind. One person clings onto a tree while others attempt to gather the scattering items. The backdrop includes a couple of trees and open land, emphasizing the outdoor location. The style is reminiscent of the works of Honoré Daumier.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on newsprint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1979.49.123

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1404, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65570113

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