Who painted Quand des femmes savent avoir ...?

Quand des femmes savent avoir ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1852.

Where can I see Quand des femmes savent avoir ...?

Quand des femmes savent avoir ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Quand des femmes savent avoir ...?

Quand des femmes savent avoir ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Quand des femmes savent avoir ...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Quand des femmes savent avoir ... 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. Quand des femmes savent avoir .

About this work

Overview

Quand des femmes savent avoir ... is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, capturing a moment of conversation between two women on a cobbled street.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts two women in 1850s Parisian attire, engaged in discussion, their facial expressions and gestures conveying the subtleties of urban social interaction.

Technique & Style

Daumier's lithographic technique, characterized by expressive lines and a focus on capturing everyday gestures, brings the scene to life, showcasing his observational skill.

Context

This work is representative of Daumier's frequent depiction of everyday street scenes, a subject that fascinated him and allowed him to exercise his rapid and expressive lithographic style.

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.