Entre recors

Art Historical Context

Honoré Daumier, a leading figure in 19th-century French Realism, produced this lithograph titled *Entreors* in 186. Celebrated for his incisive social commentary, Daumier used caricature and satire to depict the manners, morals, and injustices of his era. His Realist approach emphasized everyday subjects and human emotion, making his prints both entertaining and thought-provoking for a wide public. The lithograph medium, which Daumier employed extensively, involves drawing with a greasy crayon on a limestone slab, then using chemical processes to print multiple copies. This technique was revo...

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...