Artwork

Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan

Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857
Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857

Rèapparition des tritons ... de l'océan is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Rèapparition des tritons de l'océan is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1857. It features two figures partially submerged in water, set against a beach scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene conveys a sense of mystery, with the expressions of the two central figures and the surrounding characters contributing to an atmosphere of intrigue and vitality. The figures' activity is ambiguous, adding to the enigmatic nature of the image.

Technique & Style

Daumier's work showcases his skill in capturing human emotion and interaction within natural environments, demonstrating his unique style through the composition and characterization of the scene.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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