Artwork
Passager ayant payé ... pour se rendre a New-York ...
Passager ayant payé ... pour se rendre a New-York ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Passager ayant payé .
About this work
Overview
Passager ayant payé ... pour se rendre a New-York ... is a lithograph print by Honoré Daumier.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man lost in thought, gazing at a large ship partially submerged in water. His simple attire, including a plaid cap and checkered pants, underscores the everyday struggles of individuals navigating their aspirations.
Technique & Style
The work is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows for mass production of detailed images. This medium was conducive to Daumier's satirical and socially conscious style.
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.
