Who painted Le vol au renfoncement?

Le vol au renfoncement was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1835.

Where can I see Le vol au renfoncement?

Le vol au renfoncement is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le vol au renfoncement?

Le vol au renfoncement is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Le vol au renfoncement

Honoré Daumier , 1835

Le vol au renfoncement is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le vol au renfoncement is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a black and white print that captures a moment of interaction among three figures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts three figures engaged with each other, the central one adjusting a cap with a determined expression, creating a sense of tension and curiosity through their arrangement.

Technique & Style

The lithograph's use of shading in black and white creates depth and texture, effectively conveying the emotional tone of the scene.

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.