Who painted Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille?

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1838.

Where can I see Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille?

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille?

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille?

Museum-quality prints of Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille

Honoré Daumier , 1838

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Le pur havane!

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Overview

Le pur havane! Le cigare de marseille is a lithograph on newsprint created by Honoré Daumier in 1838. The print showcases Daumier's skill as a satirical artist and his ability to convey social commentary through visual humor.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts two men conversing while smoking cigars, with one dressed in formal attire. The scene is imbued with a satirical tone, reflecting Daumier's critique of societal figures and institutions, aligning with his republican democratic views.

Technique & Style

The image features a hazy background, which may be an artistic choice or a result of the lithographic process. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the men's thoughtful expressions adding to the scene's introspective mood.

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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.