Artwork
La difficulté d'arriver a une place
La difficulté d'arriver a une place is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La difficulté d'arriver a une place is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1853, depicting a crowded scene around an omnibus.
Subject & Meaning
The print is divided into two sections, showing passengers packed inside the omnibus and a chaotic scene outside, where a conductor gestures towards a fallen person, highlighting the struggles of urban life in 19th-century Paris.
Technique & Style
As a lithograph, the work showcases Daumier's skill in capturing detailed, high-contrast scenes, characteristic of his printmaking style.
Context
The lithograph offers a glimpse into the daily challenges faced by ordinary people in 19th-century Paris, reflecting Daumier's interest in depicting urban life.
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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.
