Artwork
Une consultation scientifique
Une consultation scientifique is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Une consultation scientifique is a lithograph created by Honoré Daumier in 1845, portraying two men intently examining an unseen object, immersed in a moment of scholarly inquiry.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures the intellectual curiosity of the era, depicting two individuals deeply engaged in discussion and examination, conveying the value placed on scientific and scholarly pursuits during this period.
Technique & Style
Daumier utilized lithography to emphasize expressive details, particularly in the men's facial expressions and body language, showcasing his skill in conveying human emotion through meticulous rendering of shadows and textures.
History & Provenance
Created in 1845, the lithograph reflects the mid-19th-century emphasis on scientific exploration and intellectual discourse, characteristic of Daumier's observational style.
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.
