Artwork
Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière...
Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière... 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. Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière.
About this work
Overview
Arrivée dans une ville trop hospitalière... is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his commentary on social and political issues.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic train station scene, with people rushing to board a train, conveying a sense of urgency and disorder. The title suggests that the city is overly welcoming, potentially implying satire or social commentary.
Technique & Style
Daumier's lithograph features bold lines, textures, and contrasting tones, creating a dynamic and energetic image. The technique used achieves a sense of depth and dimensionality, guiding the viewer's eye through the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1852, the work is part of Daumier's oeuvre that spanned significant periods in French history, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
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.
Invasion de Paris par les Bas-Normands
Arrivée a une station
Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...
Un Train de plaisir un peu trop gai
L'Inconvénient d'être dans un wagon...
Ayant eu la facheuse idée d'aller... en mer
Au Havre
Voyons, voyons ... pas tant d'empressement ...
Invasion es wagons un jour ou l'on fait partir
Autre émotion maritime
Un Train de plaisir
Il faut que vous fassiez encore place...