Who painted Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...?

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

Where can I see Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...?

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...?

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer... 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. Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer.

About this work

Overview

Aspect d'une gare de chemin de fer... is a 1852 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic railway station scene where passengers rush to board a train, with some falling or crawling. The title 'Les Trains de Plaisir' (Trains of Pleasure) suggests the chaos is related to a leisure trip.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the turmoil and energy of the scene, characteristic of his caricatural style.

Context

The work is part of Daumier's extensive critique of modern French life, produced during a period of significant social and political change in France.

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.