Who painted Une confidence (deux avocats)?

Une confidence (deux avocats) was painted by Honoré Daumier in 1865.

Where can I see Une confidence (deux avocats)?

Une confidence (deux avocats) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Une confidence (deux avocats)?

Une confidence (deux avocats) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Une confidence (deux avocats)

Honoré Daumier , 1865

Une confidence (deux avocats) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Une confidence (deux avocats) is a drawing by Honoré Daumier, created using ink. It depicts two lawyers walking together.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows two lawyers in long coats, one holding papers and the other gesturing ahead, their serious faces suggesting a comedic tone. Daumier's experience with the law courts informed his caricatures of the legal profession.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, scratchy lines, indicating a rapid execution. The sketch on the recto, a lawyer pleading, adds to the sense of spontaneity.

History & Provenance

Daumier's familiarity with the law courts stemmed from his imprisonment for caricaturing King Louis-Philippe. After his release, he frequently visited the courts, finding inspiration in the legal profession.

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.