Les Fricoteurs politiques
1850
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1958.8.39
Art Historical Context
Step into the satirical world of Honoré Daier with *Les Fricoteurs* (The Political Schemers), a 1850 lithograph from National Gallery of Art'swald Collection. Daumier, a masteraturist of 19th-century France, renowned for his biting commentary on society and politics through prints that circulated widely in newspapers like *Le Charivari*. This work captures the intrigue of the era, likely skewering the wheeling-and-dealing politicians amid the turbulent French Second Republic. Created during a time of political upheaval following the 1848 Revolution, the piece reflects the corruption and maneu...
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...