Who painted Un français peint par lui-même?

Un français peint par lui-même was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1849.

Where can I see Un français peint par lui-même?

Un français peint par lui-même is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Un français peint par lui-même?

Un français peint par lui-même is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Un français peint par lui-même

Honoré Daumier , 1849

Un français peint par lui-même is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Un français peint par lui-même is a 1849 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, depicting an artist at work in a cluttered studio.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a man intently painting a self-portrait, surrounded by various artworks, highlighting the artist's introspective process and creative identity.

Technique & Style

Created using lithography, the work showcases Daumier's skill with this printmaking technique, which allows for detailed and nuanced representations.

Context

The lithograph offers a glimpse into the artist's studio and working methods, reflecting the artistic practices of the time.

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.