Who painted Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité?

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1855.

Where can I see Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité?

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité?

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité

Honoré Daumier , 1855

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité 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

Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité is a 1855 lithograph by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical works. The print is a commentary on the social and political climate of France during a period of significant change.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts two figures at a table, one formal and stiff, the other disheveled and reaching for food. The dark, smoky background and caption hint at a satirical joke about a dream turning into reality, likely referencing the shifting power dynamics in France.

Technique & Style

Daumier used quick, sketchy lines to create a lively and exaggerated scene, characteristic of his satirical style. The lithograph's expressive lines and dark tones convey a sense of energy and critique.

History & Provenance

Daumier was a prolific printmaker, publishing works in newspapers like La Caricature and Le Charivari. Un rêve qui tourne a la réalité reflects his long-standing practice of using printmaking to comment on French society during the mid-19th century.

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.