Who painted Les Politiques de café?

Les Politiques de café was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1864.

Where can I see Les Politiques de café?

Les Politiques de café is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Les Politiques de café?

Les Politiques de café is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Les Politiques de café?

Museum-quality prints of Les Politiques de café are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Les Politiques de café

Honoré Daumier , 1864

Les Politiques de café is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The painting shows men sitting in a café, engaged in a heated discussion.
This scene is interesting because it shows everyday life in the 19th century.
The artist's attention to detail is notable, as we can see the men's facial expressions and body language.
To learn more about the method used to create this work, look up the technique: lithography.

Overview

Les Politiques de café is a 1864 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a prolific printmaker and caricaturist known for his biting social commentary.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a group of men engaged in a heated discussion in a café, a scene that reflects everyday life in 19th-century France and Daumier's interest in capturing the spirit of contemporary politics.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work showcases Daumier's skill in this medium, which allowed for mass production and wide dissemination of his satirical prints.

Context

The lithograph is one of many works Daumier produced for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, often targeting the French monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy with his commentary.

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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.