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Artwork
We are all honest men, so let us embrace and be done with it
Honoré DaumierCleveland Museum of ArtCleveland1834
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- Technique
- lithograph
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 27.7 x 36.6 cm (10 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.); Image: 21.6 x 29 cm (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.)
We are all honest men, so let us embrace and be done with it is a print by Honoré Daumier (French, 1808–1879), 1834. lithograph; Sheet: 27.7 x 36.6 cm (10 7/8 x 14 7/16 in.); Image: 21.6 x 29 cm (8 1/2 x 11 7/16 in.). It is part of the Prints collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice the expressive lines and exaggerated features typical of Daumier's lithographs and consider how they contribute to the overall mood of the piece.
- Reflect on the title, 'We are all honest men, so let us embrace and be done with it,' and question whether the image seems sincere or satirical in its portrayal of honesty.
- Examine the characters' interactions and body language to explore what social or political commentary might be embedded in this 1834 artwork.
- Pay attention to the use of black and white contrast in this lithograph and how it affects your perception of the scene's tone and message.
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