Who painted Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier?

Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

Where can I see Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier?

Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier?

Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Un Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier 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 Locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier is a 1847 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a cluttered, dimly lit space, one attempting to retrieve something with a long stick. The scene is likely a commentary on a contemporary issue or situation, reflecting Daumier's practice of critiquing social and political life through his art.

Technique & Style

The lithograph is characterized by quick, sketchy lines that convey a sense of movement and urgency, creating a dynamic and rushed atmosphere.

Context

Daumier produced this work during his tenure as a caricaturist for publications like La Caricature and Le Charivari, using his art to lampoon contemporary figures and situations, often targeting the monarchy, aristocracy, and clergy.

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.