Comme tu y vas...
1841
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1946.21.276
Art Historical Context
**Comme tu y vas... (1841)** by Honoré Daumier captures the sharp wit of one of France's greatest satirical artists. Created during the July Monarchy under King Louis-Philippe, this lithograph exemplifies Daumier's mastery of social commentary. As a prolific contributor to journals like *Le Charivari*, Daumier skewered the pretensions of the rising bourgeoisie, lawyers, and politicians through exaggerated figures and biting humor. The title, translating roughly to "How you go!" or "The nerve of you!", hints at a moment of ironic rebuke, inviting viewers to chuckle at human folly. Lithography,...
About the Artist
Honoré Daumier · 1810–1879
Honoré-Victorin Daumier (1808-1879) was a prolific French printmaker, caricaturist, painter, and sculptor whose works offered incisive commentary on the social and political life of 19th-century France. Known as the 'Michelangelo of Caricature,' Daumier produced over 4,000 lithographs, 500 paintings, 1,000 drawings, and 100 sculptures during his lifetime. His biting political satire led to his imp...