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Amateurs classiques ... convaincus ...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Amateurs classiques ... convaincus ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852
Amateurs classiques ... convaincus ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852

Amateurs classiques ... convaincus ... 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. 'Amateurs classiques .

About this work

Overview

'Amateurs classiques ... convaincus ...' is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a crowded scene of men with exaggerated features.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a group of formally dressed men in a salon, displaying a range of emotions from excitement to boredom, satirizing the social norms and art appreciation of 19th-century Paris.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed caricature and lithography to create the work, exaggerating the men's features for comedic effect and commentary.

Context

The artwork reflects the cultural context of 19th-century Paris, where caricature was a popular means of social commentary.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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