Artwork
Manquant le convoi
Manquant le convoi is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Manquant le convoi is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1852, depicting three figures in a humorous scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows three exaggerated individuals rushing to catch a departing train in a rainstorm, conveying the frustration of missing a connection and highlighting the challenges of railway travel during that era.
Technique & Style
The cartoonish style is characterized by large heads and expressive faces, achieved through the lithography technique, which allows for bold and detailed imagery.
Context
The work reflects the experiences of travelers during the railway age, when rushing to catch trains was common and missing connections was a frequent frustration.
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.
