Who painted Un Chapeau Pamèla?

Un Chapeau Pamèla was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1845.

Where can I see Un Chapeau Pamèla?

Un Chapeau Pamèla is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Un Chapeau Pamèla?

Un Chapeau Pamèla is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Un Chapeau Pamèla

Honoré Daumier , 1845

Un Chapeau Pamèla is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Un Chapeau Pamèla is a 1845 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman wearing an exaggerated hat, likely a commentary on the fashion or social norms of the time, reflecting Daumier's critical views on society.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Daumier's characteristic satirical style, with bold and contrasting elements that create a sense of tension or surprise.

History & Provenance

Created during a period when Daumier regularly contributed caricatures to publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, Un Chapeau Pamèla is a product of his engagement with the social and political issues of mid-19th-century France.

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.