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Une famille mélomane ...

Honoré Daumier , 1852

Une famille mélomane ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852
Une famille mélomane ..., by Honoré Daumier, ink, 1852

Une famille mélomane ... is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Honoré Daumier. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Une famille mélomane is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier, featuring three figures engaged in a lively musical moment.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an older man, flanked by two younger individuals, all absorbed in music appreciation. The central figure's exaggerated features and the animated expressions of the others convey a sense of joyful interaction.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Daumier's use of texture, evident in the draped background, and his ability to capture lively expressions. The technique of lithography, which involves printing from stone, allows for nuanced tonal variations.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Honoré Daumier

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.

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