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 lone figure seated on a shoreline, gazing out at a large ship partially submerged in the water. The scene conveys a narrative and satirical tone, characteristic of Daumier's work.
Technique & Style
The image is created using lithography, a technique that allows for detailed renderings. The artwork features contrasting shades of black and grey, achieved through precise pencil strokes.
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.
