Artwork
L'habitué de la boutique de Félix
L'habitué de la boutique de Félix is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1841 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'habitué de la boutique de Félix is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1841.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man standing beside a table of pastries, lost in thought. His introspective gaze and calm demeanor suggest a moment of quiet contemplation, while his presence in the shop implies a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Daumier's ability to capture intimate moments and subtle expressions, characteristic of his work in the medium.
Context
The scene reflects the cultural life of Paris in the mid-19th century, with the pastry shop serving as a backdrop for social observation.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
