Un Monsieur qui veut se donner la satisfaction...

1846

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of a person applying a substance to another person's face. The image depicts a scene where an individual appears to be engaged in the process of molding or casting a face. The drawing is executed in a detailed style, capturing a sense of intensity and concentration in the character's expressions. The scene is cluttered with artistic elements such as drawings and masks on the walls, contributing to an atmosphere that evokes an artist's workshop or studio. There is a strong contrast between light and shadow, highlighting the central figures against the darker background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3012

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 1179, 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

Q64957882

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