Who painted C'est demain la fête de sa femme?

C'est demain la fête de sa femme was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1846.

Where can I see C'est demain la fête de sa femme?

C'est demain la fête de sa femme is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is C'est demain la fête de sa femme?

C'est demain la fête de sa femme is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

C'est demain la fête de sa femme

Honoré Daumier , 1846

C'est demain la fête de sa femme is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

C'est demain la fête de sa femme is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier depicting a man preparing for a celebration.

Subject & Meaning

The man is shown walking down a cobblestone street, carrying a bouquet and potted plants, indicating he is likely on his way to honor his wife on a special occasion.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Daumier's skill with lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and nuanced representations, as seen in the rendering of the man's attire and surroundings.

Context

The scene offers a glimpse into 19th-century Parisian life, capturing the dress and demeanor of men during that era.

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.