Who painted Aux bains a quatre sous?

Aux bains a quatre sous was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1865.

Where can I see Aux bains a quatre sous?

Aux bains a quatre sous is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Aux bains a quatre sous?

Aux bains a quatre sous is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Aux bains a quatre sous

Honoré Daumier , 1865

Aux bains a quatre sous is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Aux bains a quatre sous is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a vibrant scene at a public swimming bath.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded bathing area in 1860s Paris, where people engage in various activities amidst murky water, conveying a sense of leisure and joy through exaggerated expressions and poses.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography, using a greasy crayon on stone to create loose, lively lines that capture the dynamic atmosphere of the scene, characterized by bold shading and energetic rendering of figures.

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.