Who painted Sur l'Impériale?

Sur l'Impériale was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1864.

Where can I see Sur l'Impériale?

Sur l'Impériale is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Sur l'Impériale?

Sur l'Impériale is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Sur l'Impériale

Honoré Daumier , 1864

Sur l'Impériale is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sur l'Impériale is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, showcasing a group of 19th-century figures on an elevated platform.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a candid moment among the seated individuals, highlighting their varied, often displeased, expressions. Daumier's work is characterized by its commentary on society, achieved through the depiction of everyday scenes and the people within them.

Technique & Style

The lithograph features exaggerated facial features, demonstrating Daumier's observational skill and satirical style. The medium of lithography allowed for the mass production of such works, making Daumier's social commentary widely accessible.

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.