{"title":"Honore Daumier","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gentlemen-here-goes-a-43rd-toast-to-the-temperance-society-honore-daumier","title":"Gentlemen.... here goes a 43rd toast.... to the Temperance Society - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting the ironic scene of a temperance society meeting descending into drunken chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré Daumier, a master of 19th-century French satire, produced this lithograph as a biting commentary on the hypocrisy of the social elite. The scene depicts a group of men gathered around a dining table, ostensibly celebrating a temperance society. The irony is immediate: while the speaker raises his glass for a forty-third toast, the physical state of his companions reveals the reality of their gathering. One man lies prone on the floor, incapacitated by drink, while others appear dishevelled and unsteady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic expressive line work to capture the absurdity of the situation. His figures are rendered with a sense of movement and volume, using shadow and contour to define their disarray. The composition focuses on the central orator, whose earnest expression contrasts sharply with the chaos unfolding beneath him. By focusing on the physical consequences of their excess, Daumier exposes the contradiction between the group's stated moral purpose and their actual behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work belongs to a broader body of lithographic prints that Daumier created for periodicals such as Le Charivari. These prints were accessible to a wide audience, allowing him to critique political and social figures of the July Monarchy and the Second Empire. His ability to distill complex social critique into a single, humorous image remains a hallmark of his practice. The print offers a glimpse into the social tensions of mid-19th-century Paris, where public morality and private indulgence frequently collided. The stark black and white medium emphasises the graphic quality of the scene, ensuring the viewer's attention remains fixed on the narrative details of the drunken banquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/un-plaideur-auquel-manquent-malheureusement-les-pieces-les-plus-importantes-les-pieces-de-cent-sous-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUn plaideur auquel manquent malheureusement les pièces les plus importantes, les pièces de cent sous - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58357929541967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58357933080911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58357933113679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357933146447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357933179215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357933211983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357933244751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357933277519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357933310287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58357933343055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58357933375823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58357933408591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gentlemen....-here-goes-a-43rd-toast..._Poster_CompositorV1_1785511462862.jpg?v=1785511692"},{"product_id":"mais-si-ma-femme-je-tassure-que-monsieur-dessine-un-paysage-honore-daumier","title":"Mais si, ma femme, je t'assure que monsieur dessine un paysage... - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the Les Bons Bourgeois series, capturing a humorous encounter between a bourgeois couple and an artist at work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Les Bons Bourgeois, a collection of satirical prints by Honoré Daumier published in the French journal Le Charivari. Daumier, a master of the lithographic medium, used his work to observe and critique the social habits of the Parisian middle class during the July Monarchy. In this scene, a bourgeois couple peers over the shoulder of an artist working outdoors. The husband attempts to reassure his sceptical wife that the man is indeed producing a picture of the natural world, despite the amateurish appearance of the sketch on the easel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic economy of line to capture the absurdity of the situation. The artist is depicted with a slightly dishevelled appearance, contrasting with the stiff, formal attire of the onlookers. The composition is contained within a soft, vignette-like border, focusing the viewer's attention on the interaction between the three figures. The humour lies in the gap between the couple's earnest curiosity and the reality of the artist's modest output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a social commentator, Daumier possessed a keen eye for the pretensions of his contemporaries. He often turned his attention to the art world itself, poking fun at the gap between artistic ambition and technical skill. This print is a fine example of his ability to convey narrative through gesture and expression. The lithographic process allowed Daumier to achieve a fluid, sketch-like quality that mimics the spontaneity of his original drawings. His work remains a primary source for understanding the social dynamics and cultural attitudes of nineteenth-century France, providing a window into the daily life of the period without resorting to sentimentality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lordre-regne-a-la-jamaique-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eL'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358138929487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358177104207,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358177136975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358177169743,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358177202511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358177235279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358177268047,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358177300815,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358177333583,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358177366351,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358177399119,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358177431887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mais-si-ma-femme-je-t-assure-que-monsieur-dessine-un-paysage.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785513566606.jpg?v=1785514044"},{"product_id":"labandon-dariane-honore-daumier","title":"L'Abandon d'Ariane - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from Daumier's Histoire Ancienne series, depicting a weary Ariadne on a shore, mocking the grandiosity of classical mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the Histoire Ancienne series, a collection of fifty prints published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari between 1841 and 1843. In this work, Honoré Daumier turns his satirical gaze toward classical mythology, stripping away the grandeur typically associated with ancient legends. He presents Ariadne not as a tragic heroine of epic proportions, but as a weary, ordinary figure sitting on a rocky shore. Her posture is slumped, and her expression conveys a mundane sense of boredom rather than profound grief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his characteristic economy of line to define the scene. The figure of Ariadne is rendered with loose, expressive strokes that capture the texture of her hair and the simple folds of her clothing. Behind her, a cluster of vines provides a stark contrast to the emptiness of the sea, where a small boat sails away in the distance. The inclusion of the text below the image, which mimics a poem, adds a layer of irony to the composition. By placing these mythological characters in such unheroic situations, Daumier critiques the contemporary obsession with classical themes in French academic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's ability to humanise historical subjects through caricature. The lithographic process allows for a sketch-like quality, maintaining the immediacy of his original drawing. The composition is balanced, with the weight of the figure on the left offset by the distant vessel on the right. It is a clear example of how Daumier used the medium of the press to comment on the cultural climate of nineteenth-century France, favouring sharp observation over idealised beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lordre-regne-a-la-jamaique-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eL'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358283862351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358305947983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358305980751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358306013519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358306046287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358306079055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358306111823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358306144591,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358306177359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358306210127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358306242895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358306275663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/L-Abandon-d-Ariane_Poster_CompositorV1_1785514757581.jpg?v=1785515730"},{"product_id":"apelles-and-campaspe-honore-daumier","title":"Apelles and Campaspe - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from Daumier's 'Histoire Ancienne' series, depicting the classical painter Apelles and Alexander the Great with characteristic wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Honoré Daumier belongs to his series 'Histoire Ancienne', which appeared in the satirical journal Le Charivari during the early 1840s. Daumier, a master of caricature, turns his attention to classical mythology, specifically the story of the painter Apelles and his model, Campaspe. In the original legend, Alexander the Great commissioned Apelles to paint his mistress, Campaspe, only to fall in love with her himself. Daumier subverts this grand narrative by presenting the figures with his characteristic biting wit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a kneeling Apelles, who appears more like a scruffy, bespectacled artisan than a legendary Greek master. He gestures towards the central figure, a pompous Alexander the Great, who stands with an exaggerated, feathered helmet and ornate armour. Campaspe stands to the left, draped in simple cloth, looking on with a weary expression that suggests she is unimpressed by the posturing of the men around her. Daumier uses his signature fluid, calligraphic line to define the forms, employing cross-hatching to create depth and shadow within the studio setting. A faint, ghostly sketch of a figure on the wall behind them adds a layer of meta-commentary on the artistic process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier was known for his ability to deflate the pomposity of the ruling class and the pretension of the art world. By placing these historical figures in a mundane, slightly absurd studio environment, he brings the lofty ideals of antiquity down to the level of contemporary Parisian life. The work is a fine example of his ability to combine technical skill with social commentary, capturing the human flaws behind the mask of historical greatness. This print offers a glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century French perspective on classical subjects, filtered through the lens of a cartoonist who was deeply observant of human vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lordre-regne-a-la-jamaique-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eL'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358554886479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358571598159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358571630927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358571663695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358571696463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358571729231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358571761999,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358571794767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358571827535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358571860303,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358571893071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358571925839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Apelles-and-Campaspe_Poster_CompositorV1_1785516304980.jpg?v=1785517024"},{"product_id":"the-hazards-of-shaking-a-plum-tree-too-vigorously-when-one-too-is-mature-honore-daumier","title":"The hazards of shaking a plum tree too vigorously, when one too is mature - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting a man in a precarious situation while harvesting fruit, capturing the artist's signature observational humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré Daumier, a master of French caricature, produced this lithograph during a period when he frequently critiqued the social and political behaviours of the Parisian bourgeoisie. The image depicts a man who has climbed a tree to harvest fruit, only to find himself in a precarious position as the branch begins to snap under his weight. His top hat falls away, and his expression conveys a mixture of surprise and impending misfortune. Below him, a woman watches the scene with a look of concern or perhaps resignation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his characteristic lithographic technique to capture the absurdity of the situation. His lines are fluid, yet they possess a weight that defines the physical struggle of the figure. The composition focuses on the verticality of the man and the tree, contrasting the man's awkward, suspended state with the stability of the ground below. The work functions as a visual metaphor for overreaching or the consequences of ill-considered ambition, themes that appear often in Daumier's broader body of work for publications such as Le Charivari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates Daumier's ability to observe human folly with a sharp, analytical eye. He avoids moralising, preferring instead to present the scene with a dry, observational humour. The textures of the tree bark and the clothing are rendered with economical strokes, typical of his mature style. By focusing on the physical comedy of the moment, Daumier invites the viewer to consider the fragility of status and the inevitable results of excessive zeal. The work remains a fine example of nineteenth-century satirical printmaking, reflecting the artist's keen interest in the everyday lives and misadventures of his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lordre-regne-a-la-jamaique-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eL'Ordre règne à la Jamaïque - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/river-front-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRiver-Front - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358684057935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358701130063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358701162831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358701195599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358701228367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358701261135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358701293903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358701326671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358701359439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358701392207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358701424975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358701457743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-hazards-of-shaking-a-plum-tree-too-vigorously-when-one-too-is-mature_Poster_CompositorV1_1785516993640.jpg?v=1785517923"},{"product_id":"a-pleasure-trip-to-paris-honore-daumier","title":"A Pleasure Trip to Paris - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting the chaotic reality of Parisian street life during the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonoré Daumier, a master of nineteenth-century French satire, produced this lithograph as part of his ongoing commentary on the social and political climate of Paris. The work depicts a scene of urban chaos, where a central figure is surrounded by a throng of persistent individuals, likely touts or street vendors, thrusting papers and cards toward him. The composition captures the frenetic energy of the city, focusing on the expressions of the participants. The central man wears a look of weary resignation, his posture suggesting a desire to escape the relentless attention of the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs his characteristic lithographic technique, using varied pressure to create depth and texture within the figures' clothing and the cobblestone street. The top-hatted figures surrounding the protagonist are rendered with sharp, economical lines that define their eager, almost predatory postures. The background, featuring a partial view of a carriage wheel and a sign reading 'MESSAGE', provides a sense of place, grounding the scene in the bustling reality of Parisian street life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print belongs to a broader body of work in which Daumier examined the absurdities of modern life, the pressures of the middle class, and the anonymity of the city. His ability to convey complex human interactions through simple gestures and facial expressions remains a hallmark of his practice. By focusing on the mundane frustrations of travel and public interaction, Daumier offers a window into the social dynamics of the Second Empire. The work is a fine example of his skill in lithography, a medium he utilised to reach a wide audience through the pages of journals like Le Charivari. It remains a study of human behaviour, captured with a sharp eye for the ironies of everyday existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-wet-op-het-hoger-onderwijs-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358730326351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358737404239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358737437007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358737469775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358737502543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358737535311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358737568079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358737600847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358737633615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358737666383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358737699151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358737731919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Pleasure-Trip-to-Paris_Poster_CompositorV1_1785517971404.jpg?v=1785518340"},{"product_id":"ah-you-think-your-wife-does-not-provide-enough-for-you-villain-honore-daumier","title":"Ah! You Think Your Wife Does Not Provide Enough for You, Villain... - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Honoré Daumier from his 'Croquis Parisiens' series, capturing a darkly humorous exchange in a 19th-century Parisian café.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the 'Croquis Parisiens' series, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari. Honoré Daumier, a master of social commentary, captures a moment of dark humour within a Parisian café. The scene depicts three men engaged in a conversation that descends into absurdity, a common trope in Daumier's work where he exposes the moral failings and eccentricities of the bourgeoisie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs a fluid, expressive line quality, using lithographic crayon to create depth and texture. The figures are rendered with his characteristic exaggeration, focusing on the facial expressions and physical posture to convey the tension of the dialogue. The central figure, wearing a top hat, looms over the others, his expression one of intense scrutiny. The composition is contained within a rectangular frame, typical of the period's periodical illustrations, with the dialogue printed clearly below the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a chronicler of 19th-century French society, Daumier used his art to critique the habits of his contemporaries. His work often moved beyond simple political satire to examine the mundane and often bizarre interactions of everyday life. This print demonstrates his ability to distil a complex social dynamic into a single, readable image. The use of light and shadow, achieved through varied hatching, gives the figures a sense of volume despite the flat nature of the print medium. The work remains a primary example of the satirical print tradition that flourished in Paris during the mid-19th century, providing a window into the social anxieties and dark wit of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-wet-op-het-hoger-onderwijs-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358732882255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358749299023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358749331791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358749364559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358749397327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358749430095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358749462863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358749495631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358749528399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358749561167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358749593935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358749626703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ah-You-Think-Your-Wife-Does-Not-Provide-Enough-for-You-Villain.._Poster_CompositorV1_1785518131490.jpg?v=1785518368"},{"product_id":"enee-et-didon-honore-daumier","title":"Enée et Didon - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the 'Histoire Ancienne' series, depicting the classical figures of Aeneas and Dido caught in a rainstorm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series 'Histoire Ancienne', published in the Parisian journal Le Charivari in 1842. Honoré Daumier, a master of social and political commentary, turns his attention to classical mythology, specifically the epic tale of Aeneas and Dido from Virgil's Aeneid. Rather than depicting the figures with the heroic grandeur typical of academic painting, Daumier presents them as ordinary, somewhat bedraggled individuals caught in a torrential downpour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual humour relies on the contrast between the elevated subject matter and the mundane reality of the scene. Aeneas, wearing a helmet that appears slightly too large, leads Dido through a storm. The rain is rendered with sharp, diagonal lines that dominate the composition, creating a sense of chaotic weather that disrupts the dignity of the classical protagonists. Dido follows him, her posture suggesting a lack of grace as they navigate the elements. The inclusion of the caption below the image, which mocks the lack of an umbrella during their retreat into a cave, reinforces the satirical intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his characteristic expressive line work to define the figures and the environment. His ability to capture movement and character through minimal strokes is evident here. The lithographic process allows for a range of grey tones, which he employs to suggest the gloom of the storm. This work demonstrates his approach to demystifying historical and mythological figures, bringing them down to the level of the contemporary Parisian public. It is a fine example of how nineteenth-century print culture used humour to engage with classical literature, stripping away the veneer of antiquity to reveal human fallibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-wet-op-het-hoger-onderwijs-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358752182607,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358763848015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358763880783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358763913551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358763946319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358763979087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358764011855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358764044623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358764077391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358764110159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358764142927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358764175695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/En-e-et-Didon_Poster_CompositorV1_1785518384605.jpg?v=1785518507"},{"product_id":"the-mother-of-the-gracchi-honore-daumier","title":"The Mother of the Gracchi - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from Daumier's 'Histoire Ancienne' series, mocking classical virtue through the lens of nineteenth-century domestic absurdity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series 'Histoire Ancienne', published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari. Honoré Daumier, a master of social and political commentary, turns his attention to classical history to mock the pretensions of his contemporary society. The work depicts the famous Roman anecdote of Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi, who famously presented her children as her only jewels when challenged by a woman showing off her material wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier subverts the gravity of this classical tale through his characteristic use of caricature. The figures are rendered with exaggerated features, shifting the focus from noble virtue to domestic absurdity. One woman displays her jewellery with a haughty expression, while the mother of the Gracchi stands opposite, gesturing toward her two unruly children. One child is shown picking his nose, while the other lies on the floor in a tantrum. This contrast between the elevated subject matter and the unrefined behaviour of the children provides the humour of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the work demonstrates Daumier's command of the lithographic medium. He uses varied line weights and subtle shading to define the figures against a sparse background, ensuring the focus remains on the interaction between the characters. The composition is balanced, with the table acting as a visual anchor between the two women. The text at the bottom provides the context for the scene, referencing Plutarch while framing the entire interaction as a domestic farce. This print offers a glimpse into the nineteenth-century Parisian appetite for satire, where the ancient world was frequently repurposed to comment on the manners and social hierarchies of the day. It remains a fine example of Daumier's ability to blend historical narrative with biting social observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-wet-op-het-hoger-onderwijs-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358790979919,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358811623759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358811656527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358811689295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358811722063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358811754831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358811787599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358811820367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358811853135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358811885903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358811918671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358811951439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Mother-of-the-Gracchi_Poster_CompositorV1_1785518647953.jpg?v=1785518813"},{"product_id":"le-bain-chaud-honore-daumier","title":"Le Bain Chaud - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1839 lithograph by Honoré Daumier from the Les Baigneurs series, depicting a man's comical reaction to an excessively hot bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series Les Baigneurs, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1839. Honoré Daumier, a master of the medium, uses his characteristic economy of line to capture a moment of domestic absurdity. The scene depicts a man submerged in a bathtub, his expression one of comical distress as he reacts to the excessive temperature of the water. The caption below the image reads: Sapristi! on ne fourre pas un homme dans de l'eau comme ça. On y flanque des Homards! (Good heavens! One does not put a man in water like that. One puts lobsters in it!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier employs a loose, expressive drawing style that prioritises character and gesture over precise anatomical detail. The figure is rendered with quick, confident strokes, while the surrounding environment is suggested through minimal shading and cross-hatching. The steam rising from the tub is depicted with soft, atmospheric marks, contrasting with the sharper outlines of the chair and the discarded clothing. This work demonstrates Daumier's ability to observe the mundane habits of the Parisian bourgeoisie and transform them into social commentary. By focusing on the physical discomfort of the bather, he mocks the pretension and inconvenience associated with the growing trend of public bathing facilities in nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Daumier was prolific, producing thousands of lithographs that documented the political and social climate of his time. His work is noted for its psychological insight and its ability to convey narrative through a single, well-composed frame. This piece remains a fine example of his satirical output, offering a glimpse into the daily life and humour of the period. The print is presented here with the clarity and detail expected of a museum-grade reproduction, preserving the texture of the original lithographic stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lets-go-my-friend-i-do-not-find-this-painting-pretty-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLet's go..., my friend, I do not find this painting pretty... - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-wet-op-het-hoger-onderwijs-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de Wet op het Hoger Onderwijs - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358794191183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358813720911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358813753679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358813786447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358813819215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358813851983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358813884751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358813917519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358813950287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358813983055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358814015823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358814048591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Bain-Chaud_Poster_CompositorV1_1785518797165.jpg?v=1785518840"},{"product_id":"quelle-heure-est-il-sil-vous-plait-honore-daumier","title":"Quelle heure est-il, s'il vous plaît? - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1839 lithograph by Honoré Daumier from the Émotions Parisiennes series, capturing a tense encounter on a dark Parisian street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series titled Émotions Parisiennes, published in the French satirical journal Le Charivari in 1839. Honoré Daumier, a master of the medium, captures a moment of urban anxiety on the streets of nineteenth-century Paris. The composition depicts two men in top hats meeting in a dimly lit, narrow alleyway. The figure on the left, leaning heavily on a walking stick, appears to be accosting the other, who stands with a posture of visible apprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses the lithographic process to create a stark contrast between light and shadow, which heightens the sense of unease. The rough texture of the cobblestones and the looming, featureless walls of the buildings contribute to an atmosphere of suspicion. The artist was known for his keen observation of social types and the absurdities of daily life. Here, he transforms a mundane request for the time into a scene of potential confrontation, reflecting the underlying tensions of city life during the July Monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Daumier possessed an ability to convey character through exaggerated physical traits and expressive body language. The elongated limbs and sharp, angular features of the figures are typical of his graphic style. This work provides a window into the social dynamics of the period, where the anonymity of the crowd often led to misunderstandings and fear. The print remains a fine example of Daumier's contribution to political and social commentary through the medium of the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/renouvele-de-gulliver-honore-victorin-daumier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRenouvelé de Gulliver - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/english-war-work-the-great-hammer-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEnglish War Work: The Great Hammer - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358827221327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358842392911,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358842425679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358842458447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358842491215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358842523983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358842556751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358842589519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358842622287,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358842655055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358842687823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358842720591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Quelle-heure-est-il-s-il-vous-pla-t__Poster_CompositorV1_1785519064292.jpg?v=1785519106"},{"product_id":"nous-sommes-tous-dhonnetes-gens-embrassons-nous-et-que-ca-finisse-honore-daumier","title":"Nous sommes tous d'honnêtes gens, embrassons-nous et que ça finisse! - Honoré Daumier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sharp political satire by Honoré Daumier, depicting the hypocrisy of the French political elite through a scene of performative, insincere embraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, published in the journal La Caricature in 1834, captures the biting social commentary of Honoré Daumier. The scene depicts a group of men in formal attire engaged in a performative embrace. Their gestures appear insincere, as their hands are busy picking the pockets of those they pretend to greet. The title, translated as 'We are all honest men, let us embrace and be done with it', mocks the hypocrisy of the political class during the July Monarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaumier uses his mastery of lithography to create strong contrasts between light and shadow. The figures are rendered with expressive, slightly exaggerated features that define his signature style. The man on the left, standing apart with a knowing smirk, serves as a witness to the duplicity occurring in the centre. The composition draws the eye to the central cluster of figures, where the physical act of hugging masks the underlying theft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a contributor to satirical publications, Daumier frequently targeted the corruption of the legal and political systems. This work is a critique of the moral bankruptcy he perceived in the ruling elite. The print demonstrates his ability to translate complex political grievances into a single, legible image. The lines are fluid yet precise, allowing for a sense of volume and weight in the clothing and postures of the subjects. This piece remains a sharp observation of human nature and political theatre, stripped of any unnecessary detail. It provides a window into the tensions of nineteenth-century France, where public displays of unity often concealed private greed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-knockout-george-bellows\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Knockout - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/spotprent-op-de-nieuwe-modes-johan-michael-schmidt-crans\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSpotprent op de nieuwe modes - Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans — Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honoré Daumier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358868017487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358883942735,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58358883975503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358884008271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358884041039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358884073807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358884106575,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358884139343,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358884172111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58358884204879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58358884237647,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58358884270415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nous-sommes-tous-d-honn-tes-gens-embrassons-nous-et-que-a-finisse-_Poster_CompositorV1_1785519267501.jpg?v=1785519452"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/honore-daumier.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}