Who painted Combat Naval?

Combat Naval was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1843.

Where can I see Combat Naval?

Combat Naval is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Combat Naval?

Combat Naval is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Combat Naval

Honoré Daumier , 1843

Combat Naval is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Combat Naval is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1843, showcasing a humorous scene of two boats engaged in a water fight.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lighthearted and exaggerated naval battle, with occupants of two small boats splashing each other in choppy water, serving as a comedic commentary on actual naval conflicts.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed lithography to achieve a bold and dynamic visual style, characterized by rough lines and a playful tone, allowing for a rapid and expressive rendering of the scene.

Context

The work is a caricature that pokes fun at the seriousness of naval battles, using humor and exaggeration to make a satirical point.

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.