Artwork
Le Md de Chaines de suretés
Le Md de Chaines de suretés is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Md de Chaines de suretés is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of conversation among four men on a cobblestone street.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts individuals from different social strata, including a worker and a businessman, highlighting the social dynamics of 19th-century Paris through their varied attire and expressions.
Technique & Style
The lithograph conveys a sense of dynamic interaction among the figures, showcasing Daumier's ability to capture the essence of everyday life in his work.
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.
