Who painted Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851?

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851 was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1851.

Where can I see Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851?

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851 is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851?

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851 is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851

Honoré Daumier , 1851

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851 is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Réapparition de la jeunesse dorée en 1851 is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a print that presents a straightforward yet symbolic scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men in elaborate attire facing each other, their differing expressions underscoring a moment of tension or commentary. One man's gesture, pointing to a statue labeled 'RÉPUBLIQUE', suggests a political or social statement, aligning with Daumier's thematic preoccupations.

Technique & Style

The composition is characterized by its simplicity, with the figures set against a plain background that serves to heighten the significance of their interaction and the pointed gesture.

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.