Who painted Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie?

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1856.

Where can I see Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie?

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie?

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie

Honoré Daumier , 1856

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Descendant joyeusement le fleuve de la vie is a 1856 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a serene scene of four men in a small boat.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a moment of leisure as the men recline and drink together, conveying a sense of carefree camaraderie. The scene reflects the joys of simple pleasures and everyday life.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work features gentle waves and distant trees, set against which the figures' relaxed postures are accentuated.

Context

The lithograph offers insight into the value placed on quiet, convivial moments in mid-19th-century life, highlighting the appreciation for simple, friendly gatherings.

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.