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Lawyer

Honoré Daumier , 1844

Lawyer, by Honoré Daumier, chalk, 1844
Lawyer, by Honoré Daumier, chalk, 1844

Lawyer is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Honoré Daumier's 'Lawyer' is a 1844 drawing executed in black chalk on laid paper, exemplifying the artist's critical engagement with French society.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a lawyer, a figure Daumier frequently used to comment on institutional power, conveying a sense of emotional expression through simple, yet evocative, representation.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Daumier's use of stark, expressive linework, characteristic of his satirical style, and the texture of black chalk on laid paper adds depth to the image.

Context

This drawing is part of Daumier's broader oeuvre, which often targeted the French establishment, reflecting his republican democratic views.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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