Oedipe chez le Sphinx 1842

"Oedipe chez le Sphinx" is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1842. The artwork depicts the Greek mythological figure Oedipus in a dramatic encounter with the Sphinx. Daumier's distinctive style, characterized by exaggerated features and bold lines, imbues the scene with a sense of theatricality and dark humor. The lithograph, with its powerful imagery, provides a satirical commentary on human folly and the nature of fate, making it a compelling work for art enthusiasts and those interested in Greek mythology.