Artwork
7 heures du matin
7 heures du matin is a crayon print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
7 heures du matin is a crayon lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1839. It is a print on wove paper, executed in black crayon.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a man in a nightcap and robe, holding a small dog and displaying a comical expression. The scene is set against a dark background with hints of a bedroom. The image conveys a sense of humor, suggesting the man's dignity is compromised by the dog's presence.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by loose, expressive lines and shading, lending it energy and movement. Daumier's graphic skill is evident in the bold, confident rendering of the scene.
Context
Daumier produced this work during his tenure as a caricaturist for French newspapers, a period marked by significant political upheaval. His art often critiqued the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy, reflecting his republican sympathies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
2 heures
Monsieur Coquelet... partage son... déjeuner
Voilà le moment (passé minuit) o∙ le calme et la paix règnent véritablement dans les heureux ménages. Vaut mieux tard que jamais.
Dis donc, Bichette... a quoi songes-tu donc...
Le 14 Juin
Sick Carnot! (Carnot malade!)
Ulysse et Pénélope
Visite matinale d'un créancier