Who painted Le Placeur?

Le Placeur was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1842.

Where can I see Le Placeur?

Le Placeur is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Placeur?

Le Placeur is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Le Placeur

Honoré Daumier , 1842

Le Placeur is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Placeur is a 1842 lithograph by French artist Honoré Daumier, known for his work in multiple mediums including painting, sculpture, and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man, likely a poster or advertisement placer, standing on a cobblestone street, shouting as he affixes a paper to a wall. His tense expression and contorted posture convey a sense of urgency and intensity.

Technique & Style

Daumier's lithograph is characteristic of his satirical and socially conscious style, reflecting his republican democratic views during a period of French political upheaval.

Context

The work is associated with Daumier's contributions to publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, which often targeted the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy with caricatures.

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.