Who painted A la santé du raisin! ...?

A la santé du raisin! ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

Where can I see A la santé du raisin! ...?

A la santé du raisin! ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A la santé du raisin! ...?

A la santé du raisin! ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A la santé du raisin! ...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

A la santé du raisin! ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. A la santé du raisin!

About this work

Overview

A la santé du raisin! is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting two men toasting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows two men raising glasses, one fully visible and the other partially hidden, conveying a sense of camaraderie and celebration. Their spontaneous smiles suggest a genuine moment of conviviality.

Technique & Style

The lithograph was created using a process where ink adheres to a greasy stone, allowing for quick and affordable production. The resulting image has a warm, spontaneous feel.

Context

Lithography enabled artists to disseminate their work widely, making it a suitable medium for Daumier's observational and socially engaged art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Honoré Daumier

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.