Who painted Un Veritable amateur?

Un Veritable amateur was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1847.

Where can I see Un Veritable amateur?

Un Veritable amateur is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Un Veritable amateur?

Un Veritable amateur is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Un Veritable amateur

Honoré Daumier , 1847

Un Veritable amateur 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 Veritable amateur is a 1847 lithograph on newsprint by Honoré Daumier, a French artist known for his satirical prints.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts two men in a dimly lit room examining a painting with a magnifying glass, satirizing the pretensions of art connoisseurs. The title suggests the viewer is scrutinizing the art closely, like a detective.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a rough, sketchy style, typical of Daumier's lithographs produced for widespread circulation in Parisian newspapers.

Context

Created during a period of political upheaval in France, Daumier's print reflects his critique of social hierarchies and aligns with his republican democratic views.

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.