Artwork

Tent deux degrés!!!

Tent deux degrés!!!, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857
Tent deux degrés!!!, by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1857

Tent deux degrés!!! 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. Tent deux degrés!

About this work

Overview

Tent deux degrés!!! is a lithograph print by Honoré Daumier, dated 1857, depicting a serene domestic scene of a man and woman at rest in a simple interior.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph captures a tranquil moment of leisure shared by the couple, accompanied by a dog, conveying a sense of comfort and intimacy in a humble setting. The title references a specific temperature, subtly underscoring the warmth and relaxation of the scene.

Technique & Style

Rendered in a style reminiscent of charcoal or pencil sketches, the work features casual, relaxed poses, characteristic of Daumier's focus on everyday life.

History & Provenance

Created in 1857 by Honoré Daumier, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.

Context

This work aligns with Daumier's broader oeuvre exploring themes of everyday life, inviting comparison with his other works for deeper insight into his stylistic and thematic preoccupations.

Legacy

As part of Daumier's body of work emphasizing ordinary life, 'Tent deux degrés!!!' contributes to the artist's legacy of capturing the quiet, intimate moments of the common experience.

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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