Who painted Suites du macadamisage?

Suites du macadamisage was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1850.

Where can I see Suites du macadamisage?

Suites du macadamisage is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Suites du macadamisage?

Suites du macadamisage is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Suites du macadamisage

Honoré Daumier , 1850

Suites du macadamisage is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Next, see how Daumier does it yourself at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

A lithograph shows a crowded street jammed with “For Rent” signs.
Daumier made this in 1850, but the scene still feels modern.
He used thick black ink and quick, scratchy lines to mock city life.

The figures look like angry, stretched-out cartoons.
They clutch papers and shout, like people drowning in rent hikes.
It’s not just a picture; it’s a jab at landlords and bad deals.

Next, see how Daumier does it yourself at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Overview

Suites du macadamisage is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, created in 1850. The print depicts a crowded city street scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene is dominated by numerous 'For Rent' signs, conveying economic hardship. Exaggerated figures in the foreground express frustration, symbolizing the struggles of urban life.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed thick black ink and rapid, scratchy lines to achieve a satirical tone. The figures are rendered in a cartoonish, elongated style, emphasizing their emotional state.

Context

The lithograph is a commentary on the social issues of Daumier's time, specifically the challenges of urban living and the impact of economic pressures on city dwellers.

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.