Ferdinand Favre
1849
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1949.5.42
Art Historical Context
Honoré Daumier’s 1849 lithograph *Ferdinand Favre* captures the lively spirit of mid-nineteenth-century French printmaking. Created during the turbulent years of the Second Republic, the work reflects Daumier’s mastery of lithography, a medium that allowed artists to reach wide audiences through affordable, reproducible images. Known for his keen eye for character and social detail, Daumier often used this versatile technique to comment on political figures and everyday life with both humor and insight. As part of the Rosenwald Collection at the National Gallery of Art, this print highlights ...
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...