Who painted Modification du costume parisien ...?

Modification du costume parisien ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1856.

Where can I see Modification du costume parisien ...?

Modification du costume parisien ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Modification du costume parisien ...?

Modification du costume parisien ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Modification du costume parisien ...

Honoré Daumier , 1856

Modification du costume parisien ... 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

This lithograph, 'Modification du costume parisien,' is a print by Honoré Daumier, created using greasy crayon on stone and ink.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a family scene with a stout man, a woman in a tight dress, and a child in a sailor suit, their poses suggesting a staged or theatrical atmosphere, and commenting on 19th-century Parisian fashion and domestic life.

Technique & Style

Daumier's technique involved rapid work with crayon on stone, followed by inking, producing prints that were sold in shops, often with a satirical or humorous tone.

Context

Daumier frequently used his prints to mock Parisian fashion, reflecting his satirical style and commentary on the cultural identity of his time.

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.