Artwork
Athalie
Athalie is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Athalie is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1851.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three figures in dramatic poses, conveying a narrative of surprise and strong emotions through their facial expressions and body language.
Technique & Style
The figures are rendered in loose, robe-like garments against a dark background, utilizing simple lines and shapes to convey the scene's emotional intensity.
History & Provenance
Athalie was created by Daumier in 1851, showcasing the artist's skill in lithography.
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.
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Charmant... trainant tous les coeurs après soi...
V'la une p'tite femme qu'est pas paresseuse ...
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