Who painted Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix?

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1839.

Where can I see Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix?

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix?

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix

Honoré Daumier , 1839

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Douze ans et demi et trois premiers prix is a 1839 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical commentary on society.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a group of formally dressed people in a city street, with one holding an umbrella. The scene is likely a commentary on the social hierarchies of the July Monarchy, critiquing institutions such as the monarchy and clergy through caricature.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, achieved through the use of newsprint. The work showcases Daumier's ability to convey emotions and personalities through his depiction of the figures.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, exemplifying Daumier's role as a republican democrat who used accessible print media to lampoon social hierarchies.

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.