Who painted Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ...?

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ... was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1855.

Where can I see Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ...?

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ... is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ...?

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ... is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ...

Honoré Daumier , 1855

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Tristesse des bouchers de Paris is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1855, depicting a Parisian butcher shop scene.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a weary butcher standing behind a counter, surrounded by hanging meats, conveying a sense of underlying sadness beneath the mundane.

Technique & Style

Daumier employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize the butcher's worn expression, creating a nuanced atmosphere.

Context

As a lithographer known for his sharp humor and observational skills, Daumier presented everyday life with a twist, often revealing deeper commentary on the human condition.

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.