Un Chemin dangereux

1851

Honoré Daumier

Associated Names
Honoré Daumier

Artist, French, 1808 - 1879

This is a drawing of three figures sliding down a steep incline, with a statue in the background. The figures are dressed in exaggerated fashion, struggling to maintain their footing as they descend. The slope appears to be fabric, emphasizing their instability. At the top, a statue labeled "Republique Francaise" stands with outstretched arms. The figures have exaggerated facial features and expressions, adding humor to the scene. The use of hatching and shading techniques creates depth and texture, making the drawing dynamic and lively.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3211

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delteil, no. 2139, State i-ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1979

  • Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879, NGA, 1979, no. 67, repro.

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

Q64958274

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