Artwork
Le printemps annonçant son retour à Paris
Le printemps annonçant son retour à Paris is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le printemps annonçant son retour à Paris is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting a scene of two figures struggling against a strong gust of wind.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two people bracing against the wind, their clothing blown back, set against a background that suggests trees and buildings. The image conveys the impact of weather on everyday life.
Technique & Style
Dynamic lines characterize the composition, effectively capturing the movement and energy of the scene. The lithograph showcases Daumier's skill in rendering the effects of wind and weather.
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.
