Artwork
Un Jour de grande revue
Un Jour de grande revue is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Jour de grande revue is a 1847 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints and caricatures.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a man and a young boy, both in military attire, walking together through a blurred cityscape. The scene is a commentary on military display and the societal values of the time.
Technique & Style
Rendered in shades of gray with bold lines and expressive brushstrokes, the image conveys a sense of energy and movement. The style is characteristic of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion and imagination.
Context
Daumier's work was often published in satirical journals like La Caricature and Le Charivari, critiquing French politics and society during the July Monarchy and Second Republic.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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