Pierre Leroux Osant apostrophe ...
1849
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of Dr. Armand Hammer)
Accession Number
2015.143.467
Art Historical Context
Honoré Daumier's *Pierre Leroux Osant apost...* (1849) is a striking lithograph that captures the artist's sharp wit during a turbulent era in French history. Created just a year after the Revolution of 1848 toppled the July Monarchy, ushering in the short-lived Second Republic, the work reflects Daumier's satirical style. As a leading figure in Realism and caricature, Daumier produced over 4,000 lithographs for Parisian journals, skewering politicians, intellectuals, and the bourgeoisie with exaggerated expressions and dynamic poses. This print likely depicts the socialist philosopher Pierre...
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...