Who painted Brigand de propriétaire...?

Brigand de propriétaire... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

Where can I see Brigand de propriétaire...?

Brigand de propriétaire... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Brigand de propriétaire...?

Brigand de propriétaire... is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Brigand de propriétaire...

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Brigand de propriétaire... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Brigand de propriétaire.

About this work

Overview

Brigand de propriétaire... is a 1847 lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier, known for his work in multiple mediums and his biting social commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tense scene: a hooded figure with a knife menaces two people and a child in a cluttered, dimly lit room. The image reflects Daumier's critique of the social tensions in mid-19th-century France, aligning with his republican democratic views.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed quick, rough lines to convey a sense of urgency and fear, focusing on the hooded figure's raised arm. This style was characteristic of the period's political and social satire.

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.